Job vacancy: Senior Paediatric Oncology Clinical Research Nurse - Band 6, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester

Job summary

Main area: Paediatric Oncology Research
Grade: NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract: 12 months (Secondments will be considered and must be agreed by current manager prior to applying for the post)
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (You may be required to work a variety of shifts throughout the 24-hour period, including weekends to perform your role satisfactorily and to meet the needs of the Research delivery across MFT)
Job ref: 349-RES-7382220*

Employer: Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Royal Manchester Children's Hospital
Town: Manchester
Salary: £38,682 - £46,580 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 19/08/2025 23:59

Senior Paediatric Oncology Clinical Research Nurse - Band 6

NHS AfC: Band 6

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post holder with take the lead on delegated studies being responsible for their development, implementation and progress. They will take a proactive approach in identifying and recruiting potential research participants, in addition to carrying out clinical interventions. The post holder will be responsible for precise and timely data entry to ensure the highest validity of research is carried out. The post holder will be the main point of contact for study principal investigators, sponsors and patients and therefore excellent communication and team working skills are essential. The post holder will deliver high quality patient care to ensure patients and their families feel supported throughout their research journey. Refer to attached Job Description for further responsibilities.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

Registered Nurse - Currently registered with the NMC
Degree in healthcare subject or equivalent level of experience

Desirable criteria

ICH-Good Clinical Practice certificate
Mentorship training
Additional specialist training

Knowledge

Essential criteria

Understanding of clinical research
Knowledge of ICH-Good Clinical Practice regulations relating to clinical research

Desirable criteria

Knowledge of clinical and research governance
Knowledge of Trust policies and procedures

Training and experience

Essential criteria

Proven experience of working in a clinical environment
Proven experience of working to deadlines
Proven experience of dealing with a busy workload
Experience of explaining complex concepts to patients in a clear and simplified manner
Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable criteria

Data management experience
Experience in clinical research
Interest in research
Experience of working in a paediatric oncology, haematology or bone marrow transplant setting

Skills and abilities

Essential criteria

Excellent communication skills
Awareness and respect for confidentiality
Demonstrable IT skills including Microsoft Office Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
Ability to demonstrate people management

Desirable criteria

Advanced use of spreadsheets
Knowledge of information governance
Wide range of clinical skills, including venepuncture and cannulation
Competent in safe administration of cytotoxic drugs

Attributes

Essential criteria

Proactive and able to work on own initiative
Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
Team player
Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure
Ability to delegate where appropriate
Ability to work flexible shift pattern as required
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
Self-motivated
Innovative
Conscientious and hard working
Tactful and diplomatic
Ability to work to tight and/or unexpected deadlines
Willingness to undertake training
Willingness to travel across multiple sites as indicated

Desirable criteria

Ability to troubleshoot effectively

Other

Essential criteria

Ability to work unsupervised or part of a team
Demonstrate ability to meet the Trust values

Desirable criteria

Awareness of research at MFT

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name: Amy Dawson
Job title: Haematology and Oncology Research Nurse Manager
Email address: [email protected]
Telephone number: 01617018431

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Senior Paediatric Oncology Clinical Research Nurse - Band 6

NHS AfC: Band 6

Job overview

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Working for our organisation

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

Desirable criteria

Knowledge

Essential criteria

Desirable criteria

Training and experience

Essential criteria

Desirable criteria

Skills and abilities

Essential criteria

Desirable criteria

Attributes

Essential criteria

Desirable criteria

Other

Essential criteria

Desirable criteria

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

Documents to download

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