Clinical Research Nurse – Oncology Trials

HCA Healthcare UK; City of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London is seeking a Clinical Research Nurse for oncology trials. In this full-time role, you will provide expert patient care, support trial coordination, and ensure compliance with clinical standards. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years of relevant experience and a background in oncology trials. The position offers competitive salary and extensive benefits.

Benefits

25 days holiday increasing with service

Private Healthcare Insurance

Private pension contribution

Season Ticket Loan

Critical illness cover

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Qualifications

• Must have NMC registration if applying as a Registered Nurse.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in clinical research.
• Oncology trials experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver care to patients in clinical trials.
• Support trial coordination and patient safety.
• Ensure compliance with Good Clinical Practice.

Skills

NMC registration

Oncology trials experience

Minimum 3 years' experience in clinical research

Chemotherapy competency

Job description

Overview

Clinical Research Nurse – Oncology Trials

Location: London, Sarah Cannon Research Institute

Hours: Full Time, 37.5 hrs/week (Monday–Friday 9am – 5pm)

Contract: Fixed Term Contract - Maternity Cover

Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits

Join the Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI), a world-leading clinical trials facility specialising in early-phase oncology research. Rated “Good” by the CQC, SCRI is dedicated to advancing targeted and precision therapies for cancer patients.

We are seeking a skilled Clinical Research Nurse or Clinical Trial Practitioner with proven experience in oncology trials to support our growing portfolio of early-phase studies.

Role Overview

You will deliver expert care to patients participating in clinical trials and play a key role in trial coordination, patient safety, and protocol adherence. This includes:

• Planning, implementing, and evaluating research care for oncology patients
• Acting as a key worker for trial participants, offering support throughout their treatment
• Ensuring compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and ethical standards
• Collaborating with investigators and multidisciplinary teams
• Monitoring and managing side effects of investigational therapies
• Supporting recruitment and contributing to high-quality trial delivery

What We’re Looking For

• NMC registration (if applying as a Registered Nurse)
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in clinical research, including early-phase trials
• Oncology trials experience – essential
• Chemotherapy competency (SACT Passport) if a Registered Nurse
• Experience in developing clinical pathways and policies

Why Join Us?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.

We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day.

As a Clinical Research Nurse you’ll be eligible for:

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
• Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
• Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
• Group Life Assurance from day one
• Critical illness cover
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
• Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
• Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Culture and values

At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other.

Our mission is simple, above all else we’re committed to the care and improvement of human life, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues. To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values:

• Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual
• Kindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassion
• Honesty, integrity and fairness: We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness
• Loyalty, respect and dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignity

Reasonable adjustments

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.

Choosing HCA UK means joining a community where you\'re supported to grow, recognised for the difference you make and surrounded by colleagues who share your commitment to care. With advanced facilities, clear career pathways, exceptional benefits and comprehensive wellbeing programmes we're dedicated to caring for you the way you do for others - its how we care.

Our patients come from across the globe and so do our colleagues. It’s this rich blend of cultures and shared purpose that makes HCA UK such a rewarding place to build a career. We’re proud of our inclusive, diverse and compassionate culture, where everyone is respected, supported and empowered to bring their whole self to work. With over 100 nationalities represented and a strong commitment to equity we’re creating a workplace where everyone can feel like they belong.

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