Research Sister​/ Charge Nurse

If you are an ambitious and forward-thinking registered nurse with excellent leadership skills, a commitment to research excellence, and a desire to make a real difference to patient care, we would love to hear from you.

Please note that this is an on-site role. We strongly encourage prospective applicants to arrange an informal visit to learn more about the role, the team, and the working environment before applying. Join us and help shape the future of paediatric oncology care through research  understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail, please read the full job description.

• Coordinate and deliver a portfolio of clinical research studies within paediatric oncology, ensuring compliance with study protocols, GCP standards and regulatory requirements.
• Identify, screen, recruit and support patients and relatives participating in research studies, obtaining informed consent or consultee agreement where appropriate.
• Collect, document and maintain accurate research data and study records to ensure data quality, audit readiness and participant safety.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, sponsors and research networks to support successful study delivery and achievement of recruitment targets.

• Registered Nurse (Adult) with current NMC registration.
• Clinical experience within paediatric oncology and/or research.
• Clinical experience in administering chemotherapy.
• Experience of delivering or supporting clinical research studies, including knowledge of research governance and Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with patients, relatives and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple studies, prioritise workload and work independently within a fast-paced environment.

• Willingness and ability to work flexibly to meet study requirements, including working early, late or weekend working where required.
• Ability to travel between Trust sites and external meetings as required.
• Successful candidates will be required to undergo the appropriate NHS employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development and commitment to maintaining clinical and research competencies.

For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for.