Job summary
The
GI/Germ Cell and Sarcoma Research Team is recruiting!
The
Research and Innovation Department is continuing its exciting expansion. We
have several research specialities and the GI/GC/S research portfolio is
looking for a B5 Research Staff Nurse. It is a part time post (0.6WTE), with
a temporary contract (12 months contract due to funding/research grant). This
post will be based at SJUH.
The
post holder will contribute actively to the conduct, coordination, and
delivery of the GI/GC/S Research Portfolio. The main tasks are: Directly
delivering relevant clinical care to Trial participants, this includes the
delivery of both IV and oral chemotherapy and immunotherapy; being
responsible for accurate and secure data collection, storage and entry into
case report forms (paper and electronic) and reporting and recording
adverse events and serious adverse events in accordance with the Trust SOPs
and study protocols in a timely and effective manner.
In
addition the post holder will be responsible for ensuring that clinical care
planning, delivery, safety, and patient satisfaction remains at a very high
standard, compliant with Trust policy, study protocol requirements, local and
national guidance and legislation as required.
If
you are interested in the post, we would like to encourage you to contact the
recruiting manager for an informal discussion.
Expected Shortlisting
Date
25/03/2026
Planned Interview
Date
20/04/2026
Main duties of the job
We
are looking to recruit a proactive and self-motivated individual with a keen
interest in research to work within the GI/GC/S team. The post-holder will be
required to work alongside industry partners, the National Institute for
Health Research (NIHR) Clinical Research Network (CRN) Yorkshire and Humber
(Y&H) and colleagues in neighbouring establishments, attending regional
and national meetings as required.
It
is essential that all candidates are already actively participating in the
delivery of chemo/immunotherapy and have undertaken the relevant training.
You will be supporting, and working alongside, other chemo competent nurses,
supporting the delivery of treatments for all patients, across all 3 main
teams although your main responsibilities will lie within the GI, Germ Cell
and Sarcoma portfolio. Please note that the coordination and delivery of
treatments will be your main responsibility alongside the collection and
input of relevant clinical data.
About us
Research
is at the heart of our Trust. Leeds Teaching Hospitals is involved in
research at all levels, developing and trialling new treatments for patients.
We believe that being involved in cutting-edge research helps us provide
better care to our patients.
Over
the next 5 years, we aim to be the best Trust to deliver high-quality
clinical research and to champion research amongst our staff. We also aim to
support and grow our world-class clinical infrastructure and assets for
research and innovation.
We
have a very proactive Research Academy. It offers an extensive programme of
education and training tailored to meet the needs of individuals, teams
involved in clinical research delivery in Health and Social Care.
Our
five Trust values are part of what make us different. They have been
developed by our staff. They are:
-
Patient-centred
-
Collaborative
-
Fair
-
Accountable
-
Empowered
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk'
members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts
are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove
adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the
shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this
process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any
questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
post holder will be responsible for the safe delivery of direct and indirect
care
and
associated source data collection for clinical research studies undertaken in
the
department, in accordance with the UK Medicines for Human Use Clinical
Trial
Regulations.
The
post holder will be responsible for the assessment, planning, coordination,
implementation
and evaluation of individualised care plans for clinical trials
participants.
Additionally, they will provide patient centred care and support
clinical
trial participants focusing on high quality patient experience.
The
post holder will be involved in raising awareness and embedding research
within
LTHT and offering people opportunities to take part in research as part of
their
standard care pathway. They will act as a member of the multidisciplinary
team,
advising and supporting the clinical teams with research related matters
and
will also maintain their clinical skills. During exceptional times of need,
they
will
contribute to clinical service, as agreed with the Head of Nursing/AHP and in
line
with the Trusts escalation policy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
post holder will be responsible for the safe delivery of direct and indirect
care
and
associated source data collection for clinical research studies undertaken in
the
department, in accordance with the UK Medicines for Human Use Clinical
Trial
Regulations.
The
post holder will be responsible for the assessment, planning, coordination,
implementation
and evaluation of individualised care plans for clinical trials
participants.
Additionally, they will provide patient centred care and support
clinical
trial participants focusing on high quality patient experience.
The
post holder will be involved in raising awareness and embedding research
within
LTHT and offering people opportunities to take part in research as part of
their
standard care pathway. They will act as a member of the multidisciplinary
team,
advising and supporting the clinical teams with research related matters
and
will also maintain their clinical skills. During exceptional times of need,
they
will
contribute to clinical service, as agreed with the Head of Nursing/AHP and in
line
with the Trusts escalation policy.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate clinical skills and be able to teach relevant skills to other staff.
- Current issues in health care and research
- An awareness of the roles and responsibilities of clinical research staff
- Basic understanding of research methodologies
Desirable
- Research experience/training
- Understanding of Clinical Research including issue surrounding research ethics, drug development and management
Skills & Behaviours
Essential
- Patient centred
- Caring, compassionate and motivated
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
- Good written and verbal skills
- Able to provide and be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised care plans in line with trial protocols
- Ability to support participants whilst on clinical trials and provide patient focused care
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload
- Ability to communicate and work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post.
Desirable
- Capable of lateral thinking
- IV, Cannulation, ECG recording and Venepuncture competent
- Electronic data entry
- Information Technology skills
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Level 1) (RN Adult)
- Has current registration on the appropriate part of the NMC register
- Completed preceptorship period
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate clinical skills and be able to teach relevant skills to other staff.
- Current issues in health care and research
- An awareness of the roles and responsibilities of clinical research staff
- Basic understanding of research methodologies
Desirable
- Research experience/training
- Understanding of Clinical Research including issue surrounding research ethics, drug development and management
Skills & Behaviours
Essential
- Patient centred
- Caring, compassionate and motivated
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
- Good written and verbal skills
- Able to provide and be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised care plans in line with trial protocols
- Ability to support participants whilst on clinical trials and provide patient focused care
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload
- Ability to communicate and work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post.
Desirable
- Capable of lateral thinking
- IV, Cannulation, ECG recording and Venepuncture competent
- Electronic data entry
- Information Technology skills
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Level 1) (RN Adult)
- Has current registration on the appropriate part of the NMC register
- Completed preceptorship period
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
