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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 1539) 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.
About us 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.
Job description Job responsibilities For questions about this job, contact:
Name: Denise Hancock Position: Senior Research Nurse Email: [email protected]
What you will bring to the role
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual with an interest in and experience of clinical research to join the STRONG AYA research team. The postholder will be responsible for taking an active role in the coordination, conduct, and delivery of study recruitment-related activities, working closely with an experienced research nurse and wider clinical and research teams. Able to work both independently and as part of a supportive team, the successful candidate will demonstrate excellent organisational skills, high attention to detail, a commitment to quality, a strong work ethic, and the ability to manage workload effectively. Good communication skills and a patient-centred approach are essential, helping to ensure a positive experience for participants throughout the study pathway. In addition, the role involves contributing to the safe and effective delivery of research activities, ensuring all work is undertaken in line with study protocol requirements, Trust policies, local and national guidelines, relevant legislation, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards. Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy. If interested or if you may have any questions, we welcome informal enquiries and encourage contact with the recruiting manager for a friendly discussion about the role.
About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:
Patient-centred Collaborative Fair Accountable Empowered
All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values
We’re committed to recruiting exceptional people to deliver outstanding services across Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and helping every colleague reach their full potential. We’re looking for a compassionate, inclusive, and collaborative leader who shares our values and can build strong partnerships. We warmly invite applications from people from a variety of backgrounds and sectors, and are especially keen to hear from individuals from a minority ethnic background. We’re dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and has a true sense of belonging, as we work together to deliver the best in healthcare to the people of Leeds and beyond.
Sponsorship Eligibility To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.
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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.
Employer details Employer name Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Address St James’s University Hospital
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS9 7TF
Employer's website https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)