# Chemotherapy Research Nurse > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/chemotherapy-research-nurse/1054e633-b69e-4b1a-b9a0-966e2b16ca62 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/chemotherapy-research-nurse/1054e633-b69e-4b1a-b9a0-966e2b16ca62.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Bristol - **Region:** South West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Nurse (adult and children) - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** £32,073 - £39,043 pa / pa pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-07-12T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-26T11:31:05.642Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Bristol/Bristol/University_Hospitals_Bristol_Weston_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Chemotherapy_Research_Nurse/Chemotherapy_Research_Nurse-v8079632 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8079632?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview The Chemotherapy Research Nurse will work collaboratively to support the safe delivery of clinical trial treatments, including chemotherapy, in line with regulatory and legal frameworks, contributing to participant treatment delivery and follow-up activities across studies. Working as part of the research team, the Research Nurse will be accountable for the assessment, planning, organisation and on-going care of research participants receiving trail treatments within the Trails Treatment area, according to the study protocol. ### Main duties of the job The chemotherapy research nurse will work collaboratively to support the safe delivery of clinical trial treatments, including chemotherapy, in line with regulatory and legal frameworks, contributing to participant treatment delivery, and follow-up activities across studies. Working as part of the research team the research nurse will be accountable for the assessment, planning, organisation and on-going care of research participants receiving trail treatments within the Trails Treatment area according to the study protocol. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Care Management - Comply with trust policies and guidelines - Follow local and departmental standard operating procedures - Maintain standards of practice in accordance with the legal rules and statutory regulations set out bthe NMC or appropriate professional body - Work effectively and cohesively with members of the research team, utilising the relevant clinical skills, to deliver studies to time and target - Develop an approach to patients focussed on care and compassion, ensuring courtesy and respect at all times - Develop clinical reasoning skills, ensuring that deterioration in a patient’s condition is communicated to other members of the research team and acted upon in a timely manner Study Conduct - Comply with the informed consent process as detailed in the study protocol - Deliver care for the patient in line with the study protocol - Adhere to processes and procedures for ensuring participant confidentiality in compliance with the Data Protection Act and Caldicott regulations - Report all Adverse Events and Serious Adverse Events in line with ICH-GCP, ISO 14155 and UH Bristol Adverse Events Reporting policy - Use approved versions of all study documentation - Raise concerns about the conduct of the study, protocol deviations or the informed consent process with senior members of the research team Management - Take day-to-day responsibility for supporting the delivery and coordination of trial treatments, including chemotherapy, within the portfolio of clinical trials, working collaboratively with the CTU team and Lead SACT Nurse/Team Lead. Ensure accurate and up-to-date trial information through close liaison with investigators.Respond to change in line with the needs of service provision, - Maintain a safe environment, for patients, staff and visitors, complying with the UHBristol current policies and procedures, and any statutory requirements, including all Health and Safety and Clinical Governance arrangements - Ensure that all record keeping is appropriate, timely and clearly understood for the purpose of patient care, safety and data integrity - Work with senior research nurses to develop own research and management skills ## Job Details The Chemotherapy Research Nurse will work collaboratively to support the safe delivery of clinical trial treatments, including chemotherapy, in line with regulatory and legal frameworks, contributing to participant treatment delivery and follow-up activities across studies. Working as part of the research team, the Research Nurse will be accountable for the assessment, planning, organisation and on-going care of research participants receiving trail treatments within the Trails Treatment area, according to the study protocol. ## Job Description The chemotherapy research nurse will work collaboratively to support the safe delivery of clinical trial treatments, including chemotherapy, in line with regulatory and legal frameworks, contributing to participant treatment delivery, and follow-up activities across studies. Working as part of the research team the research nurse will be accountable for the assessment, planning, organisation and on-going care of research participants receiving trail treatments within the Trails Treatment area according to the study protocol. ## Responsibilities Care Management Comply with trust policies and guidelines Follow local and departmental standard operating procedures Maintain standards of practice in accordance with the legal rules and statutory regulations set out bthe NMC or appropriate professional body Work effectively and cohesively with members of the research team, utilising the relevant clinical skills, to deliver studies to time and target Develop an approach to patients focussed on care and compassion, ensuring courtesy and respect at all times Develop clinical reasoning skills, ensuring that deterioration in a patient’s condition is communicated to other members of the research team and acted upon in a timely manner Study Conduct Comply with the informed consent process as detailed in the study protocol Deliver care for the patient in line with the study protocol Adhere to processes and procedures for ensuring participant confidentiality in compliance with the Data Protection Act and Caldicott regulations Report all Adverse Events and Serious Adverse Events in line with ICH-GCP, ISO 14155 and UH Bristol Adverse Events Reporting policy Use approved versions of all study documentation Raise concerns about the conduct of the study, protocol deviations or the informed consent process with senior members of the research team Management Take day-to-day responsibility for supporting the delivery and coordination of trial treatments, including chemotherapy, within the portfolio of clinical trials, working collaboratively with the CTU team and Lead SACT Nurse/Team Lead. Ensure accurate and up-to-date trial information through close liaison with investigators.Respond to change in line with the needs of service provision, Maintain a safe environment, for patients, staff and visitors, complying with the UHBristol current policies and procedures, and any statutory requirements, including all Health and Safety and Clinical Governance arrangements Ensure that all record keeping is appropriate, timely and clearly understood for the purpose of patient care, safety and data integrity Work with senior research nurses to develop own research and management skills ## Person Specification ### Aptitudes **Essential** - Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure - Ability to communicate effectively and deal tactfully with people - Enthusiasm for and desire to embed research within clinical practice - Excellent organisational skills - Use initiative and be innovative within the scope of the role - To be able to prioritise workload - Excellent accuracy and attention to detail - Ability to work within a team and to be approachable - Ability to work flexibly according to role requirement ### Skills and Abilities **Essential** - Good interpersonal and communication skills - Good (standard) keyboard skills - Ability to use Microsoft office suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, Access) - Demonstrated ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team and use own initiative - Evidence of good management and organisational skills - Demonstrated ability to manage resources effectively - Good report writing, a focus on accuracy and meticulous attention to detail ### Knowledge and Experience **Essential** - Competent in the administration of chemotherapy or near sign off - Recent oncology/haematology experience - Interest in clinical research - Familiarity and/or previous experience of medical terminology - Knowledge of data protection Act 1984 and Caldicott priniciples **Desirable** - Teaching experience - Research/audit experience - Current knowledge and experience of patient safety management and reporting processes - Knowledge of Microsoft office applications and willingness to develop computer skills further ### Qualifications and Training **Essential** - Educated to degree level or similar health related qualification or equivalent range of experience within the role - Registered Nurse level 1 with current NMC registration - Evidence of continuing professional development **Desirable** - Current GCP certificate ## Documents - [dbs charges information (pdf, 71.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3005) - [dbs charges information (pdf, 119.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=2397) - [uhbw staff benefits book (pdf, 12.5mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=2131) - [uhbw behaviours and values (pdf, 299.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2476) - [policy statement - ex offenders (pdf, 424.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=667) - [band 5 chemotherapy research nurse (pdf, 448.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10371653) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.