# Research Nurse with Special Interest in Urology > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/research-nurse-with-special-interest-in-urology/1465cb0f-1030-46ae-9110-40a948a389e1 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/research-nurse-with-special-interest-in-urology/1465cb0f-1030-46ae-9110-40a948a389e1.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Carlisle - **Region:** North East and Yorkshire - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Nurse (adult and children) - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 per annum - **Contract type:** 12 months (1 year fixed term contract) - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-06-22T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-05T13:31:25.950Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Cumbria/Carlisle/North_Cumbria_Integrated_Care_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Research_Development/Research_Development-v7997522 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7997522?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.ncic.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview This post will be a joint role comprising 0.6 WTE research and 0.4 WTE clinical activity, with the post holder operationally aligned to the Urology Directorate. The role will support delivery of urology research alongside direct clinical service provision. The post holder will contribute to the prostate cancer diagnostic pathway, including supporting and, where appropriately trained and competent, assisting with transperineal prostate biopsy procedures within clinic settings. There will be a requirement to work across sites, including travel to Workington Community Hospital / Community Diagnostic Centre, to support pathway delivery and service development. The post holder will work closely with the multidisciplinary team (MDT), including urology, radiology, oncology, specialist nurses and allied health professionals, ensuring seamless integration of research and clinical care within the patient pathway. This is initially a fixed-term post, with anticipated scope to extend up to 24 months (2 years) subject to service need, funding availability, and successful delivery of role objectives. ### Main duties of the job Research: - Work independently to manage caseload of research participants whilst working as part of a multidisciplinary team. - Maintain effective communication with patients, carers and professionals to ensure service delivery. - Provide research information to patients and their relatives. - Act as a resource and support to patients and their relatives, explaining practical aspects of clinical research. - Ensure that the study-specific investigations are undertaken as required by the research protocol, to establish eligibility and safety to enter the study. - Facilitate the informed consent process, in compliance with the principles of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), ensuring that the patient and relatives fully understand the nature of the research. - Provide ongoing follow-up care whilst the patient is in the research study. Clinical: The job purpose is to support the Urological service which is currently offering Monday – Friday out-patients services for Urological patients requiring diagnostic or therapeutic interventions for a variety of Urological conditions. Our current service delivery includes urodynamic assessments, diagnostic flexible cystoscopy lists, trial without catheter clinics, prostate biopsy clinics, lithotripsy treatment for renal stones, complex catheter clinics, etc. The main role of this post holder will be to support with prostate biopsy clinics. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants. CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL).  Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview. Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies. Disclosure and Barring Service: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post: Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment. Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment. NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits: 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years Flexible working Scheme NHS Discounts* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work* Excellent opportunities for development* Competitive NHS Pension scheme Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems *Subject to eligibility Important Information Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information. If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered. Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date ## Job Details This post will be a joint role comprising 0.6 WTE research and 0.4 WTE clinical activity, with the post holder operationally aligned to the Urology Directorate. The role will support delivery of urology research alongside direct clinical service provision. The post holder will contribute to the prostate cancer diagnostic pathway, including supporting and, where appropriately trained and competent, assisting with transperineal prostate biopsy procedures within clinic settings. There will be a requirement to work across sites, including travel to Workington Community Hospital / Community Diagnostic Centre, to support pathway delivery and service development. The post holder will work closely with the multidisciplinary team (MDT), including urology, radiology, oncology, specialist nurses and allied health professionals, ensuring seamless integration of research and clinical care within the patient pathway. This is initially a fixed-term post, with anticipated scope to extend up to 24 months (2 years) subject to service need, funding availability, and successful delivery of role objectives. ## Job Description Research: Work independently to manage caseload of research participants whilst working as part of a multidisciplinary team. Maintain effective communication with patients, carers and professionals to ensure service delivery. Provide research information to patients and their relatives. Act as a resource and support to patients and their relatives, explaining practical aspects of clinical research. Ensure that the study-specific investigations are undertaken as required by the research protocol, to establish eligibility and safety to enter the study. Facilitate the informed consent process, in compliance with the principles of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), ensuring that the patient and relatives fully understand the nature of the research. Provide ongoing follow-up care whilst the patient is in the research study. Clinical: The job purpose is to support the Urological service which is currently offering Monday – Friday out-patients services for Urological patients requiring diagnostic or therapeutic interventions for a variety of Urological conditions. Our current service delivery includes urodynamic assessments, diagnostic flexible cystoscopy lists, trial without catheter clinics, prostate biopsy clinics, lithotripsy treatment for renal stones, complex catheter clinics, etc. The main role of this post holder will be to support with prostate biopsy clinics. ## Responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants. CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview. Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies. Disclosure and Barring Service: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post: Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment. Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment. NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits: 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years Flexible working Scheme NHS Discounts* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work* Excellent opportunities for development* Competitive NHS Pension scheme Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems *Subject to eligibility Important Information Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information. If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered. Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date ## Person Specification ### Other **Essential** - Ability to travel independently around Cumbria - Flexible approach to working hours - Willing to undertake further development/training as required **Desirable** - Driving licence ### Skills **Essential** - Ability to work independently using initiative - Demonstrate high level of organisation and time management skills - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - Meticulous and accurate in data collection - Effective multidisciplinary team working & team player - Ability to work autonomously and to motivate self and others - Competent in Microsoft Office, email, database and NHS IT applications e.g. PAS, ICE - Advanced organisational skills and ability to plan and coordinate multidisciplinary activities associated with the management of the research studies including, where relevant, work allocation, deployment and supervision of staff to ensure smooth running of the research study - Ability to deputise for Team Leader - Ability to use own initiative to maximise recruitment opportunities **Desirable** - Diplomacy - Strong motivation to work within the field of clinical research ### Knowledge **Essential** - Collaborating with other agencies - Explaining complex concepts to research participants - Information retrieval and reporting - Continuing professional and academic development as evidenced by portfolio - Understanding of the role of ethics, consent process and R&D legislation in clinical research - IT systems - Working with patients in research **Desirable** - Experience of initiating &/or involvement in research - Knowledge of the changing trends within health care provision & clinical research - Current GCP certificate ### Qualifications **Essential** - Registered nurse, midwife or allied healthcare professional **Desirable** - Relevant post-graduate qualification ## Documents - [a-26-7997522 research nurse-urology b6 (pdf, 208.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10300200) ## 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.