Clinical Research Nurse - Breast

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Breast Research Nurse to join the Breast Research unit at The Royal Marsden in Sutton. The Royal Marsden is a world leader in cancer research, treatment and education, in partnership with The Institute of Cancer Research (ICR). This role will support the conduct of clinical trials at the largest comprehensive cancer centre in Europe and the only National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) specialising in cancer in the UK.

Main duties of the job:

• The post holder will work under the supervision of the Senior Breast Research Nurses and play a key role in the day‑to‑day running of clinical trials.
• Coordinating arrangements for patients undergoing specialist investigations as part of the research protocol.
• Assessing patients prior to trial treatment, monitoring the patient during trial treatment, and following up after trial completion as required by protocol.
• Collecting and accurately recording data in accordance with trial protocol requirements.
• Safeguarding the integrity of the trial by ensuring compliance with ICH GCP guidelines.
• Managing several concurrent research studies.
• Disseminating research data by preparing and presenting posters or research papers at meetings, conferences and publications.
• Supporting patients who choose to participate in clinical trials by providing advice and information, and acting as the patients’ advocate.
• Maintaining accurate and comprehensive records and ensuring that any research safeguards patient well‑being in line with ICH Good Clinical Practice Guidelines.
• Contributing to the development of trial design and incorporating patient and nurse perspectives, and liaising with pharmaceutical companies and academic institutions during trial development.

Person specification:

• Education / Qualifications: Post‑registration oncology qualification or equivalent relevant qualification. Basic computer literacy. Research methods education. Evidence of continuing professional development. Competence in research‑oriented PC software (Access, Excel, SPSS).
• Experience: Experience as a senior staff nurse or above in a clinical research environment. Experience as a senior staff nurse in oncology nursing. Previous experience in related specialties such as haematology, gynaecology. Personal and leadership management experience. Experience of coordinating HRA submissions.
• Skills, Abilities & Knowledge: Proven experience of team leadership and team‑building initiatives. Advanced organisational skills and ability to manage multiple projects at various stages. Excellent cross‑disciplinary/inter‑agency communication skills and ability to facilitate collaborative working relationships. Ability to appraise junior staff through performance review. Confident and articulate communication. Ability to make decisions, organise and prioritise. Ability to innovate and respond to change. Ability to work unsupervised. Ability to initiate and drive original research.
• Other Requirements: Flexibility to meet the needs of the service (e.g., shift work, cross‑site cover). Ability to work at both sites and be flexible to meet the needs of the role.

Flu Vaccination – What We Expect of our Staff: All patient‑facing staff are expected to receive an annual flu vaccination, provided free of charge by the Trust, in order to protect our immune‑compromised patient population.

Legal and Disclosure Requirements: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and requires a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

EEO Statement: The Royal Marsden values diversity and is committed to the recruitment and retention of under‑represented minority groups. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities. As a Disability Confident Employer, we work to create a workplace that enables all staff to reach their full potential.