Research Nurse | East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust


Company:	East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
Salary:	per annum
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Blackburn, BB2 3HH
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	30 Oct 2026
Closing date:	29 Nov 2026

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Summary

Sponsorship information: Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this post. Applicants must therefore already have the right to work in the UK.

The role works closely with a wide range of disciplines, to support patients access good quality research.

You will spend some days in clinic supporting patients face to face but also a significant period of time office based. The office time is spent ensuring accurate data is collected and establishing new NIHR studies within our Trust. Confidence using IT systems is essential, as well as compassion & excellent communication skills, which are paramount.

We are the first point of call for patients on cancer research trials and no 2 days are the same. Our current areas of activity are:

• breast

• colorectal

• lung

• and urology cancers.

This post will be focused primarily on commercial research studies in urology but all team members provide cross cover support for colleagues.

You will be a registered nurse with current NMC registration, with proven, relevant post-registration experience in cancer.

An understanding of the clinical research process would be an advantage but if not, these posts will initially be offered at Band 5 to allow training and development and may progress to a band 6 role; or if relevant past clinical research skills can be demonstrated these posts will be offered at Band 6.

Please note that this is a training post if Band 5 *

The Research Development and Innovation Department works closely with Trust based clinicians, university, NHS and industry partners to assess a trial’s feasibility, initiate set-up and conduct high quality clinical research. This gives the local population of East Lancashire the opportunity to take part in research studies associated with their clinical conditions and the care and services they receive.

You will be responsible for ensuring that clinical trials and research studies are undertaken following Nursing and Midwifery council guidelines and as per Good Clinical Practice (ICH-GCP).The post holder will be required to support all the aspects of a study protocol, with supervision and agreed competencies, assist study lead nurse and members of the multidisciplinary team in delivering agreed protocols to time and targets.

You will also be required to work independently undertaking nursing care activities and perform interventions within clinical trials specific protocols.

We support a varied mix of simple data collection studies and complex drug research studies. Cross-cover of the wider cancer portfolio is required of all team members.

This post will be based within the cancer research team, supporting research studies within oncology as well as patients with cancer having surgery.

You will be working as part of our small, friendly team (ten staff), responsible for identifying, recruiting and supporting patients throughout their oncology and research pathway.

The main base for this post is negotiable, dependent on the successful candidate's clinical background. The urology ,colorectal and lung services require equal support at Burnley and Blackburn so the oncology research offices are based within both sites.

Flexibility is also required to provide cross cover, dependent on the needs of our patients.

Most of the research activity is undertaken Monday to Friday within normal clinic hours, however clinic/research activity times may also vary and early starts (8am onwards) or late finishes (after 5pm) may be required to accommodate studies involving morning theatre lists & late running clinics. This will always be on a planned basis & a flexible working policy is in place.

Our team ethos is to maximise the potential of our own, individual skills. We support each other to be the best we can be. Every member of our team is of equal importance

To ensure all research studies carried out are registered and approved by the NHS Organisation and have a favourable opinion from the Research Ethics Committee.

 To provide support to clinical investigators in obtaining approval from the NHS Organisation and favourable opinion from Research Ethics Committees.

 To become familiar with each research protocol and its application in practice including procedures and documentation to ensure safe and accurate conduct and recording within the study.

 To undertake study feasibility, wider clinical staff training/ awareness of new studies.

 To identify, screen and recruit eligible participants into research studies according to specific protocols and guidelines

 To co-ordinate recruitment for a local portfolio of clinical studies across participating sites/practices.

 To provide information, education, and support to clinical team members, regarding clinical studies

 To facilitate the informed consent process bearing in mind the clinical status of patients ensuring the following is accounted for:- - The patient (and significant others) fully understands the nature of the clinical trial. - The patient is aware that entry into the trial is voluntary, and they can withdraw at any point without prejudice.

 The patient is aware of any extra procedures required by the trial.

 The consent form is completed accurately and filed as required.

 To disseminate up to date information, protocol amendments etc. to personnel working on research projects

 To be responsible for monitoring trial data/accrual in clinical studies and forwarding it in a timely manner to the trial co-ordinating centre and the Trust Research and Development Department. Liaise with clinical trial personnel as necessary.

 To identify barriers to recruitment to studies and ensure that the Research and Development Manager is aware of them. Identify and implement action/plans as required. To participate in study monitoring both externally and internally in line with

research governance requirements

Where delegated to do so, set up and maintain study site files in accordance with ICH

GCP and Trust SOPs

This advert closes on Friday 13 Nov 2026

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