Senior Research Nurse
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
Chelsea, SW3 6JJView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£58,133 to £65,261
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
8 September 2026
2 days leftJob description
An exciting opportunity has arisen at The Royal Marsden to work within the Head and Neck unit as a Senior Research nurse. The unit is recognised world...
The senior research nurse works as a self-directed practitioner, with a key role to play in the organisation and management of clinical trials within the unit. These trials may be related to anti-cancer treatment (e.g. chemotherapy, radiotherapy, biological therapy, gene therapy or surgery), symptom management or another aspect of cancer care, such as screening. The post holder will role-model and ensure high standards of clinical practice in accordance with the principles of GCP and have excellent communication skills. They will take responsibility for the co-ordination and management of a clinical research portfolio, collaborating with key personnel to ensure continued care and support for patients involved in clinical trials.
The post holder will also be required to provide direct line management and support more junior staff members, assisting them to develop their clinical research skills thorough education and training.
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification:
- To assess and evaluate the progress of on-going clinical trials and research undertaken in the unit, maintaining an accurate account of the status of the projects and to regularly update the department on the status.
- To assist with the organisation and implementation of clinical trials and liaising closely with the multi-disciplinary team to facilitate a co-ordinated approach to patient care.
- To ensure that proposed research projects for which the post-holder has responsibility are registered and reviewed by the Trusts R & D department and Research Ethics Committee (REC) prior to commencement and that updates and amendments are reported in a timely fashion.
- To liaise with pharmaceutical sponsors regarding feasibility and implementation aspects of proposed clinical trials.
- To liaise with the multidisciplinary team to promote and oversee the appropriate referral and recruitment of patients to research trials within the unit for which the post holder has a designated responsibility.
- To ensure that all ICH GCP required documentation is kept in a clearly trackable system and is stored in an appropriate manner for the appropriate length of time.
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.
At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.
At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- NMC registration
- Relevant diploma / degree
- Post registration experience in cancer care / acute care environment
- Basic computer literacy
- Research methods education
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Desirable
- Post registration oncology qualification or equivalent relevant qualification
- MSc or studying at relevant level
- Competence in research orientated PC software (Access, Excel, SPSS)
Experience
Essential: - Experience as a senior staff nurse working in oncology nursing or other relevant area; - Personal and Leadership Management experience
Desirable
- Previous experience in clinical speciality of post applied for
- Competency skills e.g. IV giver, Chemotherapy giver
- Evidence of innovative practice, service development or change management
Skills Abilities/knowledge
Essential
- Advanced organisational skills and ability to managed multiple projects at various stages of development and organisation
- Excellent cross-disciplinary /interagency communication skills and ability to facilitate collaborative working relationships
- Confident and articulate
- Ability to make decisions, organise and prioritise
- Ability to innovate and respond to change
- Able to work unsupervised
- Experience of team leadership or team building initiatives
- Computer literate in Microsoft outlook, office, word, excel and PowerPoint
Desirable: - Ability to initiate and drive original research; - Ability to appraise junior staff through performance review
How to apply
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First seen
3 September 2026
Last checked
6 September 2026
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