Clinical Research Nurse Band 6

The Christie NHS FT

Job summary

This post presents an excellent opportunity to join the establishing and expanding HPB/NET (Hepatobiliary/Neuroendocrine Carcinoma) team with a varied portfolio of early and late clinical trials as a Clinical Research Nurse (CRN). Research nursing is an exciting and developing role, supported through the R&I division with a good education and development package in place to ensure that staff reach their potential. Central to this role is the responsibility of assessing and managing the complex needs of patients participating in a clinical trial, including the delivery of all specified treatments for participants in research within a multidisciplinary team. Key responsibilities of the post include the coordination of the trial protocols and working alongside the clinical trial coordinators. A background in oncology, flexibility in working, excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential. Experience in clinical research and/or HPB/NET malignancies would be desirable. An informal discussion about the post is strongly recommended with the possibility to spend some time with the team to understand better the requirement of the role.

Main duties of the job

The CRN will be involved in every stage of the portfolio activities including feasibility reviews of new clinical trial opportunities, set-up and activation of new trials, patient recruitment and management, supporting team with data query resolution, reviewing protocol amendments, providing patient-centred insights to the research delivery team by supporting both the patients and the team through all aspects of clinical research of the HPB/NET portfolio.With support from the team the CRN will ensure that the safety and wellbeing of the patients is maintained within the requirement of the multi-regulatory frameworks for clinical research ensuring compliance with ICH/GCP standards and Trust SOPs. By utilising national frameworks for auditing patients experience the CRN will ensure the patients in the HPB/NET portfolio studies will have the best possible experience whilst participating in clinical research.

Raise the profile of the clinical research nurse and clinical trials within the trust by engaging in promotional events relating to clinical research with attendance and contributions at local, national and international meetings.Demonstrate awareness and contribution to divisional, Trust and national objectives and strategies.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered General Nurse -Currently registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council.
  • First Degree or relevant clinical experience.

Desirable

  • Post-graduate qualification in oncology and/or clinical research
  • GCP/ICH recognised recent training

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of oncology nursing
  • Experience of working autonomously and as part of a Multi-disciplinary team
  • Ability to demonstrate evidence of service improvement

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a clinical research environment

Skills

Essential

  • Highly effective communication skills
  • Advance organisational skills
  • Good written and analytical skills
  • Able to manage work autonomously and manage own workload
  • Demonstrable IT Skills – able to use Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook

Desirable

  • Intra-venous access and cannulation skills administration of IV chemotherapy
  • Good presentation skills

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of the clinical trial process
  • Knowledge of ICH-GCP & research governance framework
  • Knowledge of professional and NHS issues and policy relating to specialist area

Desirable

  • Knowledge of Research Ethics Committees
  • Knowledge of the purpose of clinical research

Values

Essential

  • Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours

Other

Essential

  • Maintain professional development and have an awareness of current nursing issues
  • Demonstrates flexibility in working hours

Desirable

  • Assertiveness

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).

Closing Date: 15 July 2026

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