# Research Nurse > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/research-nurse/5dae005d-1d98-4029-a056-916eb62aa916 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/research-nurse/5dae005d-1d98-4029-a056-916eb62aa916.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** London - **Region:** London - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Nurse (adult and children) - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-08-21T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-29T14:10:49.618Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/Chelsea/The_Royal_Marsden_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Research_Nursing/Research_Nursing-v8188717 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8188717?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Band 7 Research Nurse– Gynae Units, Chelsea Full-time is preferred but will consider part-time.  Please indicate this clearly in your supporting statement. The Gynae Unit at the Royal Marsden is looking for an experienced research nurse to join our team.  We have a large research portfolio and are looking for someone who is motivated with an enthusiastic approach to work. We are looking for Band 7 nurse who is committed to providing a high standard of care to our research patients. This post will involve the management, administration and facilitation of research projects in accordance with ICH-GCP and Research Governance Guidelines. You will be expected to screen, recruit, support and be an advocate to patients on cutting edge Commercial, RMH sponsored and Observational studies. The post requires excellent communication skills, the ability to prioritise and a flexible working approach. The post holder must have the confidence to make decisions, solve problems and work autonomously as well as within the multidisciplinary team.  Oncology experience in Gynae cancer is highly desirable and research experience is an essential requirement. For more information please contact: Lizzie King  , Lead Research Nurse, Gynae Unit  020 8661 3332 ### Main duties of the job The experienced research nurse works as a self-directed practitioner, with a key role to play in the organisation and management of clinical trials within the Trust.  These trials may be related to anti-cancer treatment (e.g. chemotherapy, radiotherapy, biological therapy, gene therapy or surgery), symptom management or some other aspect of cancer care, such as screening.  Central to the role are the recruitment, education and monitoring of patients entering a clinical trial.  Working closely with the principal investigator and members of the multidisciplinary team, s/he will support patients who choose to participate in clinical trials by providing advice and information and acting as the patients’ advocate.  S/he will take responsibility for the co-ordination and management of a clinical research portfolio, collaborating with key personnel to ensure continued care and support for patients involved in clinical trials. The post holder will support more junior research nurses, assisting them to develop their clinical research skills thorough education and training. Further responsibility will include monitoring and raising the standard of nursing input within the team. The opportunity to undertake personal research projects or further study, in consultation with the lead medical investigator and Senior Nurse, Clinical Trials, is also encouraged. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification: - To assess and evaluate the progress of on-going clinical trials and research undertaken in the unit, maintaining an accurate account of the status of the projects and to regularly update the department on the status - To assist with the organisation and implementation of clinical trials, and liaising closely with the multi-disciplinary team to facilitate a co-ordinated approach to patient care - To provide advice and information to patients/volunteers with regard to their participation in clinical research in order to facilitate effective informed consent, ensuring the patient (or where appropriate the parent/ guardian or next of kin) fully understands the nature of the clinical trial, of voluntary entry to the clinical trial and freedom to withdraw at any time without prejudice to treatment - To act as a support for patients and relatives throughout the trial, providing information as well as physical, spiritual and emotional support where necessary, and referring to other healthcare professionals where appropriate - To keep up to date with relevant statutory developments for the management of clinical research ensuring timely and effective implementation of any required changes - To keep up to date with research or clinical developments relevant to the care of patients in the clinical area - To take responsibility for the supervision of junior research nurses in the research team and to act as a resource to ensure that they optimise their clinical research skills and potential - To work closely with the Senior Nurse, Clinical Trials to ensure that best practice is achieved. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Experience as a senior staff nurse or above working in a clinical research environment - Experience as a senior staff nurse in oncology nursing **Desirable** - Previous experience in clinical speciality of post applied for e.g. haematology, gynaecology - Personal and Leadership Management experience - Experience of co-ordinating HRA submissions ### Other Requirements **Essential** - Flexibility to meet the needs of the service (e.g. shift work) - Able to work on both sites and to be flexible to meet the needs of the role ### Education / Qualifications **Essential** - First level registration / Post registration oncology qualification or equivalent relevant qualification - Basic computer Literacy - Research methods education - Evidence of Continuing Professional Development **Desirable** - Relevant diploma / degree - Competence in research orientated PC software (Access, Excel, SPSS) ### Skills, Abilities & Knowledge **Essential** - Proven experience of team leadership and team building initiatives - Advanced organisational skills and ability to managed multiple projects at various stages of development and organisation - Excellent cross-disciplinary /interagency communication skills and ability to facilitate collaborative working relationships - Ability to appraise junior staff through performance review - Confident and articulate - Ability to make decisions, organise and prioritise - Ability to innovate and respond to change - Able to work unsupervised **Desirable** - Ability to initiate and drive original research ## Documents - [282-cr1724_jobfeatureform (pdf, 176.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10493149) - [royal marsden trust values (pdf, 715.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2360) - [workplace wellbeing and rewards guide (pdf, 1.2mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2580) - [282-cr1724_jobdescription&personalspecification (pdf, 697.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10493148) ## 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.