Chemotherapy Research Nurse

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

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.

Main duties of the job

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.

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).

Closing Date: 12 July 2026

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