Clinical Trial Research Nurse
Barts Health NHS Trust
London, EC1A 7BEView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£47,951 to £56,863
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
6 October 2026
6 days leftJob description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Trial Research Nurse in the Urology team as part of the Cancer Research Delivery Group (CRDG) at St....
The Clinical Trials Research Nurse is an independent practitioner working within the multi-disciplinary team. The post holder will take responsibility for the co-ordination and management of all aspects of a clinical research portfolio comprising in-house, national and international clinical trials (in relation to anti-cancer treatment or palliative care, such as chemotherapy, radiotherapy, surgery or supportive care).
The post holder will
- Coordinate clinical trials according to GCP regulatory requirements
- Collaborate with key personnel to ensure the continued care and support for patients involved in clinical trials
- Work with a team of research nurses and provide specialised nursing interventions
Accurately and timely complete trial data and documentation
Support Clinical Trial Practitioners and Clinical Trial Assistants (including assistance in delegated responsibilities)
Carry out essential and appropriate nursing care and procedures
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Trial Research Nurse to work as part of the Cancer Research Delivery Group (CRDG). The Centre is:
- Generously funded by a joint initiative between the Department of Health and Cancer Research UK
- Part of a nationwide network of 18 centres of scientific and clinical excellence
- Aims to drive new anti-cancer treatments to patients
- Affiliated with the National Cancer Research Network and thus incorporates Phase 1 through to Phase 4 clinical trials
In bringing together laboratory and clinical patient-based research, our Centre promotes the translational work needed to develop new anti-cancer drugs and diagnostics from the laboratory into clinics and then to test them in early phase clinical trials.
TheClinicalTrialsResearch Nursewill supporttheCECMCRDGportfolio of clinical trials to improve patient recruitment and ensure accurate and timely completion of trial data and documentation.Duties will includeidentifying potential patients to participate in trials, coordinating trials as per study protocols,collection of clinical data on CaseReportForms(CRFs),andfollowing the principles of Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
The successful candidate will have experienceof working in an oncology / haematology nursing environment and it would be useful to have chemotherapy training.Youmusthave a good understanding ofGood Clinical Practice(GCP)and the regulatory environment that surrounds clinical researchand it would be advantageous if you have some experience in clinical research.
This is a substantive post on an NHS annual funding cycle. All posts are fulltime, fixed term for one year in the first instance.
Please see the job advert for full work duties/responsibilities and person specification.
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Experience
Essential
- Post registration nursing experience
- Experience of working with oncology/haematology patients
- Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of explaining complex concepts to patients in a clear and simplified manner
- Experience of formal/ informal teaching of patients and staff
Desirable: - Experience of working in a clinical research environment; - Experience of clinical trial data entry
Skills
Essential
- Proven effectiveness as working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Must demonstrate critical and intelligent attention to detail and high standards of accuracy
- Ability to carry out essential and appropriate nursing care and procedures
- Ability to identify deteriorating patients and take appropriate action
- Demonstrates ability to prioritise workload in order to meet deadlines/milestones
- Demonstrates ability to work under own initiative
- Demonstrates ability to take charge and delegate duties
- Demonstrates evidence of professional development
- Demonstrates understanding of the importance of audit/quality
- Proven ability to communicate effectively in writing
- Proven ability to communicate effectively verbally
- Proven ability to work effectively under pressure
- Can prove a basic computer literacy in Windows and IT systems
Desirable
- Previous use of Trials Research Management Software e.g. EDGE
- Experience of phlebotomy and cannulation
- Understanding and rising to the challenges in patient recruitment
- Experience with catheterisation (male / female)
- Completed training and competencies in the delivery of systemic anti-cancer therapies
Knowledge
Essential: - Good knowledge of local and national clinical trial regulations; - Thorough knowledge and understanding of medical terminology
Desirable: - Proven knowledge of ICH GCP guidelines
Qualifications
Essential: - Registered Nurse specialty or related field
Desirable: - Completed/working towards post graduate course in oncology or other related specialty
Other
Essential: - Willingness to work flexible hours on occasion; - Displays enthusiastic nature
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First seen
22 September 2026
Last checked
24 September 2026
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