Senior Research Nurse | Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 28 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £38,682 - £46,580 Per Annum |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 27 September 2025 |
| Location: | Dorchester, DT1 2JY |
| Company: | Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7382789/405-25-NM394REA |
Summary
We are looking for an experienced registered nurse with oncology and haematology experience to join the busy research team. The post holder will be responsible for the care of research participants and trial data management. This will require the deployment of administrative, analytical and interpersonal skills alongside an aptitude for securing multi-departmental and professional support for clinical trials through effective communication at all levels of the organisations involved. Established clinical nursing skills and expert communication is essential.
This is a 37.5 hours per week post.
• Working closely clinical teams to oversee the development of research portfolios in line with strategic aims.
• Involve patients and relatives/carers in the process and management of clinical trials utilising established nursing skills.
• Act as a patient advocate, ensuring meaningful consent is given by all research participants.
• Have respect for patient confidentiality at all times.
• Acknowledge individual participant needs in spiritual, religious and cultural matters.
• Collection of body tissue, such as blood, tumour or urine. Storing and shipping of such tissue.
• Where appropriately qualified and delegated, prescribe and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols, and within scope of practice.
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.
Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role.
Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them.
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Please contact us at Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.
This advert closes on Thursday 11 Sep 2025
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