Job Description

The closing date is 14th Aug 2025

Anticipated Interview date(s) 19/08/2025

Job summary

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Are you looking for a new challenge? Are you a self-motivated, resourceful, curious adaptable individual who is clinically confident? Are you looking for an opportunity to join an exciting oncology research team?


We are looking someone with oncology and/or research delivery experience to join an innovative team in the delivery, management and co-ordination of cancer research projects involving patients, families and carers at Yeovil Hospital. As part of the Somerset Foundation Trust research department, we work closely with our colleagues at Musgrove Park, collaborating on research studies running across both sites.


The role requires leadership skills and provides support for other staff whilst working alongside the multidisciplinary team. This post will recruit patients and their families into research clinical trials, thoroughly supporting patients and their carers during their involvement in the research process.


In return, we can offer you continued professional development to support your oncology research knowledge base/experience and provide you with the opportunity to be part of a dynamic and high-quality clinical research team.

Main duties, tasks & skills required

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The role of the Band 6 Oncology Research Nurse includes delivery, management and co-ordination of cancer research projects involving patients, families and carers at Yeovil Hospital. This post will involve the safe conduct of research involving both NIHR portfolio studies and industry funded research, working within the Southwest Peninsula Clinical Research Delivery Network.


The role will need to develop and maintain close working relationships with clinical teams mainly within the oncology team, involving, encouraging, and supporting both new researchers and more experienced teams of researchers in achieving research ambitions, offering patients research opportunities and embedding research into the specialty cancer multi-disciplinary teams


This role requires working as an integral part of the Research team co-ordinating, delivering, monitoring and recording the care and progress of patients involved in research studies and clinical trials. The role will also require leadership skills and provide support for other staff whilst working alongside the multidisciplinary team. This post will recruit patients and their families into research, thoroughly supporting patients and their carers during their involvement in the research process.

About us

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At

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

Flexible working options

to help you balance work and life

NHS pension scheme

for long-term financial security

Generous annual leave allowance

to recharge and relax A strong focus on

career development

to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our

Blue Light Card

, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.


We are proud to foster a

diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce

, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset?

Somerset offers the perfect blend of

idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty

, and

breathtaking coastlines

, with vibrant cities like

Bristol

,

Bath

, and

Exeter

just a short drive away - and only two hours to

London

.


The region is home to excellent

educational facilities

, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all

- the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Job description

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For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

Person specification

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Qualifications

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Essential

Registered Healthcare Professional



Post-registration clinical experience




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Desirable

Postgraduate diploma or equivalent (or working towards)



Experience of Microsoft Word and Outlook

Experience

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Essential

Demonstrable, recent healthcare professional experience in the care of patients with complex needs in Oncology and/or research experience




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Desirable

Previous experience of data collection, audit, and research design



Some experience of project management


Understanding of research governance

Additional Criteria

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Essential

Excellent communication and assertion skills (verbal and written)



Remain calm in stressful situations.



Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.



Good listening skills


Evidence of a good standard of Literacy / English language skills


Ability to work independently without close supervision.



Ability to organize and manage own time and set and achieve own targets


Competent user of IT, especially MS-Office, Internet Explorer, and Groupwise/Outlook with proven file management ability.



Flexible working arrangements


#

Desirable

Previous experience of data collection, audit, and research design



Some experience of project management


Understanding of research governance



Thorough knowledge of data collection, data entry and analysis



Thorough knowledge of research methodology

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.

UK Professional Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

For help with your application, contact:

Kerry Rennie


Kerry.Rennie@SomersetFT.nhs.uk


01935384854

Pay scheme

Agenda for Change

Band

Band 6

Salary

38682.00 to 46580.00 Yearly

Contract

Fixed Term

Duration

12 Month(s)

Working pattern

Full-Time

Reference number

184-OL-PU-3022

Job locations

Yeovil District Hospital

Higher Kingston

Yeovil

Somerset

BA21 4AT