Research Assistant - Oncology
| Posting date: | 11 May 2026 |
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| Salary: | £29,812.00 to £32,715.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £29812.00 - £32715.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 May 2026 |
| Location: | Guildford, GU2 7XX |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C9384-26-0399 |
Summary
Please refer to the full Job description & person specification Specimen Handling: Obtain requested clinical specimenssuch as blood, urine, or swabsand coordinate their safe transportation to the relevant departments. Treatment Coordination: Support the multidisciplinary team in coordinating the delivery of treatments and ensuring all protocol-defined requirements are met. Operational and Professional Responsibilities Environmental Safety: Maintain a clean, tidy, and safe clinical environment for patients, staff, and visitors, ensuring all necessary supplies are stocked and available. Equipment Maintenance: Ensure that all clinical equipment is functioning correctly and used in accordance with supplier instructions and controls assurance procedures. Effective Communication: Act as a key link between patients, relatives, and colleagues, providing factual information and reassurance with empathy and respect. Professional Development: Engage in continuous professional development (CPD) and annual appraisals to enhance clinical and research skills in line with Trust goals. Incident Reporting: Proactively report and record any accidents, complaints, or untoward incidents to senior staff to uphold Trust safety policies and in accordance with Study Protocols Carry out clinical procedures, including but not limited to performing ECGs, phlebotomy and clinical observations. Provide care as required within set protocols and within the scope of the role. Responsible for delegated aspects of assessment, planning and delivery of clinical care in support of the research teams ensuring the highest possible standard of care. Assist in the monitoring of patients by performing and accurately recording and reporting all appropriate tests as per protocol. Prepare patients for examination, treatments or assessment following consent and adhering to protocol. Transfer patients safely to other departments and wards as requested. Document observations in patient/client records paper / electronically. Recognize and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations and summon assistance. Maintain and ensure that equipment is working correctly, adhering to suppliers instructions and with knowledge of controls assurance procedures. Participate fully in the delivery of planned nursing care as delegated by the registered nurse.