The closing date is 12 July 2026
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year pa / pa pro rata
Job summary
The Chemotherapy Research Nurse will work collaboratively to support the safe delivery of clinical trial treatments, including chemotherapy, in line with regulatory and legal frameworks, contributing to participant treatment delivery and follow-up activities across studies.
Working as part of the research team, the Research Nurse will be accountable for the assessment, planning, organisation and on-going care of research participants receiving trail treatments within the Trails Treatment area, according to the study protocol.
Job responsibilities
Care Management
- Comply with trust policies and guidelines
- Follow local and departmental standard operating procedures
- Maintain standards of practice in accordance with the legal rules and statutory regulations set out bthe NMC or appropriate professional body
- Work effectively and cohesively with members of the research team, utilising the relevant clinical skills, to deliver studies to time and target
- Develop an approach to patients focussed on care and compassion, ensuring courtesy and respect at all times
- Develop clinical reasoning skills, ensuring that deterioration in a patients condition is communicated to other members of the research team and acted upon in a timely manner
Study Conduct
- Comply with the informed consent process as detailed in the study protocol
- Deliver care for the patient in line with the study protocol
- Adhere to processes and procedures for ensuring participant confidentiality in compliance with the Data Protection Act and Caldicott regulations
- Report all Adverse Events and Serious Adverse Events in line with ICH-GCP, ISO 14155 and UH Bristol Adverse Events Reporting policy
- Use approved versions of all study documentation
- Raise concerns about the conduct of the study, protocol deviations or the informed consent process with senior members of the research team
Management
- Take day-to-day responsibility for supporting the delivery and coordination of trial treatments, including chemotherapy, within the portfolio of clinical trials, working collaboratively with the CTU team and Lead SACT Nurse/Team Lead. Ensure accurate and up-to-date trial information through close liaison with investigators.Respond to change in line with the needs of service provision,
- Maintain a safe environment, for patients, staff and visitors, complying with the UHBristol current policies and procedures, and any statutory requirements, including all Health and Safety and Clinical Governance arrangements
- Ensure that all record keeping is appropriate, timely and clearly understood for the purpose of patient care, safety and data integrity
- Work with senior research nurses to develop own research and management skills
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Competent in the administration of chemotherapy or near sign off
- Recent oncology/haematology experience
- Interest in clinical research
- Familiarity and/or previous experience of medical terminology
- Knowledge of data protection Act 1984 and Caldicott priniciples
Desirable
- Teaching experience
- Research/audit experience
- Current knowledge and experience of patient safety management and reporting processes
- Knowledge of Microsoft office applications and willingness to develop computer skills further
Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure
- Ability to communicate effectively and deal tactfully with people
- Enthusiasm for and desire to embed research within clinical practice
- Excellent organisational skills
- Use initiative and be innovative within the scope of the role
- To be able to prioritise workload
- Excellent accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to work within a team and to be approachable
- Ability to work flexibly according to role requirement
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Good (standard) keyboard skills
- Ability to use Microsoft office suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, Access)
- Demonstrated ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team and use own initiative
- Evidence of good management and organisational skills
- Demonstrated ability to manage resources effectively
- Good report writing, a focus on accuracy and meticulous attention to detail
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Educated to degree level or similar health related qualification or equivalent range of experience within the role
- Registered Nurse level 1 with current NMC registration
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Current GCP certificate
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).