Jobs Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust Band 6 - Clinical Research Nurse - Early Phase Oncology
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Band 6 - Clinical Research Nurse - Early Phase Oncology

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
London, NW3 2QG Posted 2 November 2026 Apply by 16 November 2026
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Salary for this role£47,951 – £56,863 a year
Health and Care route minimum£25,000 a year
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Role description

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and well organised Research Nurse to work on our Early Phase Oncology portfolio in the Clinical Research Facility.

The post-holder will be responsible for assessing and managing the research pathway for patients participating in Oncology clinical trials.

Must be SACT (Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy) trained and experienced in delivering SACT.

This will involve identifying suitable study participants, undertaking study assessments and procedures and ensuring patient safetyby reviewing and recording adverse events.

You will work collaboratively with the clinical trials research teams within the Clinical Research Facility and the wider multi-disciplinary team in the management of caseloads of Early Phase Oncology clinical trial patients. You should have excellent communication skills, together with the ability to organise and motivate others as well demonstrating significant initiative. You should be able to work autonomously, demonstrate enthusiasm and innovation when faced with challenges and be able to utilise excellent project management and time management skills in conducting the research.

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for identifying and recruiting patients, supporting the patient through the trial, performing study assessments, and ensuring data is reported accurately and on time. You will work closely with a variety of healthcare professionals and teams so excellent communication skills are essential, as is attention to detail. You will work autonomously and manage your own workload but also as part of a team.

The successful candidate is required to be able to demonstrate the trust values, the responsibilities of the job description and person specification. Experience of working in clinical research as well as in the role of a clinical research nurse is desirable.

About us

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top

For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Details

Date posted

02 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£47,951 to £56,863 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

391-RFL-8400149

Job locations

NIHR Royal Free Clinical Research Facility - Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Second Floor, Clinic Block, Pond Street, London NW3 2QG

London

NW3 2QG

United Kingdom


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Significant post registration experience
  • Experience of explaining complex concepts to patients in a clear and simplified manner
  • Experience of formal/ informal teaching of patients and staff
  • Experience in delivering evidence based practice
  • Training and experience in delivery Systemic Anti-Cancer Treatment (SACT)
  • Experience of phlebotomy and cannulation

Desirable

  • Clinical Research Experience
  • Early Phase Research Delivery Experience
  • Experience working as a preceptor/facilitator

Skills and aptitudes

Essential

  • Demonstrates evidence of professional development
  • Proven ability to work effectively under pressure
  • Computer literacy
  • Proved effectiveness as working as part of a multidisciplinary team
  • Demonstrates ability to prioritise workload
  • Demonstrates ability to work under own initiative
  • Demonstrates understanding of the importance of audit/quality
  • Proven ability to communicate effectively in writing
  • Proven ability to communicate effectively verbally

Desirable

  • Demonstrates ability to take charge and delegate tasks
  • Knowledge of ICH GCP guidelines

Royal Free World Class Values

Essential

  • Demonstrates ability to meet the Trust values/commitments

Personal Qualities and Attributes

Essential

  • Willingness to work flexible hours on occasion
  • Willingness to travel across multiple sites
  • Displays enthusiastic nature and describes motivation for working in clinical research

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

NIHR Royal Free Clinical Research Facility - Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Second Floor, Clinic Block, Pond Street, London NW3 2QG

London

NW3 2QG

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

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