Chemotherapy Clinical Research Nurse

The chemotherapy clinical research nurse role is part of the research workforce within the Trust and supports the delivery of high‑quality research studies. Our portfolio of oncology and haematology studies is expanding, and we are seeking a motivated, skilful, and knowledgeable Systemic Anti‑Cancer Therapy (SACT) trained nurse who works well as part of a team.

The postholder will be an autonomous practitioner working within the multidisciplinary team to deliver in‑house, national and international clinical trials. The primary base will be at the Queen Elizabeth Queen Mother hospital within the Clinical Research Facility (CRF), but the postholder is expected to work alongside the East Kent Cancer Research Centre at Kent and Canterbury Hospital, requiring hybrid working across all sites and frequent travel between sites.

The postholder will provide specialised clinical nursing care, focusing on the delivery of systemic anti‑cancer therapies within a clinical trial setting.

• Education of patients and colleagues
• Coordination of care for patients on clinical trials
• Collection, processing and shipping of biological samples
• Trial data collection
• Administration of SACT and investigational medicinal products
• Collection and reporting of clinical trial data
• Collection and reporting of unexpected side effects

• Knowledge of clinical research is favourable but not essential
• SACT trained nurse
• Ability to practice independently and develop specialised knowledge relating to the conduct of clinical trials, therapies and related diseases
• Experience in oncology and haematology studies; willingness to support other trials with patients or healthy volunteers in the CRF

The core working hours are 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, but some evenings, weekend and bank holiday work may be required depending on the needs of the service.