Job summary
- Main area
- Research
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 331-7713894-UHMB
- Employer
- University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Lancaster Infirmary
- Town
- Lancaster
- Salary
- £31,049 - £37,796 Per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 25/02/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Research Nurse/ AHP / Practitioner
NHS AfC: Band 5
''Creating a great place to be cared for and a great place to work''
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay has a firm commitment to strengthening the diversity of our workforce, and therefore welcome and encourage applications from likeminded people who can support our ambition to become effortlessly inclusive. We are particularly keen to hear from protected groups – including BAME, LGBT+ and people with a disability.
Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic person with an interest in research to support our Oncology clinical research team .
We are looking for an individual who has excellent communication skills, experience in clinical areas and has an interest in clinical research and research processes.
The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of clinical trials from setup to closure. Duties will include recruiting subjects into studies, conducting research assessments and procedures at various timepoints, capturing source data, updating electronic data bases and resolving data queries in a timely manner.
You must be able to demonstrate an ability to manage your own workload, to work under pressure and to work flexibly as part of a team.
If this sounds like something you want to be part of, we are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic person who will complement our pre-existing team .
Main duties of the job
As a Band 5 Research Nurse /AHP/Practitioner you will directly contribute to the advancement of knowledge and new practise within the field of Health care.
You will work closely with experienced members of the Research team, in the set up and delivery of research trials.
You will require:
- Clinical experience
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Be able to work autonomously and have good time management skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent IT skills
- The ability to balance clinical work and non-clinical work as per research requirements
Working for our organisation
We operate from three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Person specification
Education and qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse/AHP or Research practitioner with equivalent experience
- Willingness to undertake further training relevant to the post – and to use and maintain these skills in the delivery of care
Desirable criteria
- Post registration experience. 1st level Degree
Experience
Essential criteria
- Working within a multidisciplinary team
- Evidence of recent professional development.
- Experience of establishing effective communication.
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience within research setting
Skills, ability and knowledge
Essential criteria
- Specific clinical skills appropriate to speciality or willingness to undertake
- Ability to work as part of the multi- disciplinary team
- Ability to prioritise own workload and that of others.
- Ability to demonstrate: Assertiveness, Motivational Skills, Negotiation, Problem solving, Decision Making, Delegation and Conflict resolution
- IT skills – use of email, microsoft, MS TEAMS
- Ability to communicate effectively both written & verbal.
- Ensures that own actions support equality, diversity, privacy and dignity
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge and skills obtained in a relevant band 5 post.
- Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Hilary Thatcher
- Job title
- Senior Research Nurse
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01524 516485
- Additional information
Andra Fielding - Research Nurse
e-mail; [email protected]
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