Research Nurse

Job summary

Job Summary

The Oncology Research Team is recruiting!An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Research Nurse to join the Oncology Research team at St James Hospital in Leeds to work on a specific study. We are seeking a proactive, and self-motivated Research Nurse to take on a pivotal role within the STRONG AYA study, playing a key part in supporting its successful delivery.

This dynamic role involves supporting the recruitment of eligible participants into the study and contributing to associated research activities. This includes screening clinic lists, approaching and identifying eligible participants, and completing accurate data entry into the study database, ensuring data quality and completeness in line with study requirements. The postholder will work closely with the research nurse and the wider STRONG AYA team to support the effective delivery of the study. This is a fantastic opportunity to be involved in a large-scale research project and to contribute to high-quality research aimed at improving cancer care and services for Adolescents and Young Adults.

This is a part-time post (0.8 WTE, 30 hours per week) on a fixed-term contract until 30/09/2027, in line with the project funding period.

Main duties of the job

Why you should join our Team

STRONG-AYA is a Horizon Europefunded, pan-European programme designed to improve healthcare, research, and policy for Adolescents and Young Adults (AYA, aged 15-39) with cancer in collaboration with the University of Leeds.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join the Research & Innovation (R&I) Oncology team within Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, one of the largest cancer centres in the UK. The postholder will work alongside an experienced research nurse and a wider STRONG AYA team, with close links to both clinical and academic colleagues.

The role is varied and dynamic, involving a mix of patient-facing activity across a range of oncology clinics and specialties, alongside administrative responsibilities. It offers a diverse and engaging workload within a clinical research environment that is both stimulating and rewarding, with a clear focus on improving patient outcomes.

We offer a positive and supportive working environment, with comprehensive training and ongoing guidance provided to help the postholder feel confident and well supported in the role. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to meaningful research work that is helping to shape and improve cancer care and service for Adolescents and Young Adults. There will also be opportunities for the successful candidate to be part of other associated projects within the wider research portfolio.

Job responsibilities

The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time. Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care. We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page. Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.