Job summary
- Main area
- Research & Innovation
- Grade
- Band 5 to 6 Developmental Role
- Contract
- Permanent: 3 band 5 to 6 posts full time
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (37.5 hours per week)
- Job ref
- 164-7179436
- Employer
- Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Oncology Research City Campus NUHT, south entrance , Group 1 NCCTT, next to Fraser ward
- Town
- Nottingham
- Salary
- £29,970 - £44,962 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 30/05/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Developmental Research Nurse
Band 5 to 6 Developmental Role
Job overview
We are looking for a qualified member of staff to help recruit Oncology patients to a wide range of commercial and non-commercial research trials within a long established research team.
The Post-holder will start at Band 5, over a 12 month period work through a research competency package provided by the Learning and Development Team, and once training is completed to the required level at the end of 12 months, will progress to Band 6.
The Oncology research team prides itself on delivering high quality clinical research. The research team works closely with multidisciplinary teams and works in an embedded way with frontline clinical staff. Team members have the opportunity to take ownership of their own portfolio of clinical trials whilst being supported by senior members of the team who have extensive research and clinical experience. This allows staff to work in a supported yet autonomous way. We are committed to staff development both as a team and on an individual basis. Research is seen as a core element of our Trust activity. Our organisation is known nationally as a forward thinking and innovative organisation in terms of clinical research delivery.
Main duties of the job
The role will include the delivery of novel chemotherapy and immunotherapy within our dedicated research treatment room, and prior experience in oncology would be expected. Training will be provided in research trial management according to the principles of GCP, and as a Band 5 the post-holder will be expected to work as a study coordinator under the guidance, support and supervision of Band 6s. Once the 12 month training period has been completed, the post-holder will be expected to work autonomously as a Band 6 with their own caseload of trials. We encourage attendance at MDT's, working autonomously and as part of the team, and looking outside the box at ways to recruit patients to our many research trials. We offer a friendly, adaptable environment to aid development in research.
Working for our organisation
With over 20,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
In addition to the below summary you need to familiarise yourself with the full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.
Completion of 12 month training period and competency package to progress from Band 5 to Band 6
Recruitment to Clinical Trials
Management of a clinical trial portfolio
Delivery of trial drugs to include cytotoxics and immunotherapy
Adherence to GCP
Team Working
Person specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Current 1st level NMC/AHP registration
Desirable criteria
- First level BSc degree
Experience
Essential criteria
- Recent Haematology/Oncology experience
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience of clinical trials
Communication and relationship
Essential criteria
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of negotiation and influencing skills
Analytical and Judgement skill
Essential criteria
- Able to effectively respond to problems / situations
Desirable criteria
- Awareness of the process of research and development
Planning and organisation skil
Essential criteria
- Able to organise own workload
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of leading local projects
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Samantha Jones/Shameem Asif-Suleman
- Job title
- Clinical Research Team Leader
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0115 9691169
- Additional information
Telephone 0115 9691169 ext 73417
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