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. 

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