Oncology Cancer Research Nurse


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£39,959 - £48,117
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Blackpool, FY3 8NR
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	27 Jul 2026
Closing date:	7 Aug 2026

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Summary

1. To have specialist knowledge of clinical research, underpinned by degree level education and/or experience and ICH Good Clinical Practice Qualifications. 2. To work within professional Guidelines relating to Code of Conduct, Confidentiality, Accountability and Scope of Professional Practice. 3. To provide a high standard of evidence based care to patients whilst attending patients in the community and within the hospital. 4. To work as an autonomous practitioner having a flexible approach to workload schedules. 5. To facilitate effective communication: written, verbal and electronic. 6 To act as the patients advocate 7. To liaise with the multidisciplinary team as appropriate in the delivery of support and care to the patients. 8. To co- ordinate the planning, implementation and development of protocols in accordance with research parameters as set out by the Chief and Principal Investigators. 9. To have strong interpersonal communication skills, having the ability to communicate with empathy in potentially sensitive, controversial situations with patients who have given written consent to participate in the trial to become research subjects. 10. Actively seeks to promote health by providing evidence-based information in a sensitive, empathetic manner. 11. To have a personal duty of care in relation to the care and working knowledge of the equipment required for the research study. 12. To maintain accurate records in line with professional guidelines and local policy using paper based and electronic systems. 13. Ensure that monitoring and investigations required for the study are carried out within the time schedules documented and be able to work to tight deadlines with restricted time constraints. This may involve taking blood samples, swabs, giving injections and other clinical procedures. 14. Be able to propose and implement changes within own area of practice and represent the research team or service. 15. To interpret medical records in order to judge whether a patient is suitable for a particular study. 16. To provide evidence of recent interest/experience in research and Continuing Practice Development. 17. Attend regular Research and Development departmental meetings and National Institute of Health Research meetings as required. 18. To participate fully in Divisional, Directorate and Speciality meetings, teaching programmes etc.

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