Advanced Research Nurse

The Methodist Church in Britain; Parkgate; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Band 7 Advanced Research Nurse. The role combines advanced autonomous nursing with dual oncology/haematology training to oversee patients in cancer medicine trials across multiple sites. Regular travel to Wirral, Liverpool and Aintree is involved.

You will contribute to trial protocols, lead education of junior staff, and support clinical governance within a high-quality care framework.

Qualifications

• BSc in professional practice or equivalent.
• Relevant post-registration qualification in a specialist area.
• ICH/GCP training.
• Evidence of continuous personal and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Act as an advanced autonomous practitioner supporting patients on cancer medicines clinical trials.
• Provide expert care and treatment within agreed trial protocols and clinical guidelines.
• Work as a key member of the multidisciplinary team, giving professional and clinical support to trial patients.
• Support the senior management team in meeting service users' needs through high-quality care.
• Deliver a person-centred approach that supports patients' independence and wellbeing.
• Supervise and educate junior staff.
• Carry out research, audit and clinical governance work, and implement research governance.
• Act as a clinical advocate for patients.
• Undertake dual training in oncology and haematology systemic anticancer treatments, including haematology and chemotherapy.
• Travel regularly between CCC Wirral, Liverpool and Aintree, and to other Clinical Network sites within reason

Skills

Advanced clinical practice

Education

BSc in professional practice or equivalent

Master’s level education (optional)

Tools

ICH/GCP training

Job description

The Research and Innovation Centre at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust has this Band 7 Advanced Research Nurse post. The holder works as an advanced autonomous practitioner, caring for patients on commercial, non-commercial and experimental cancer medicines trials. What sets it apart is dual training in oncology and haematology systemic anticancer treatments, with a dual base at CCC Liverpool and CCC Wirral and regular travel to Aintree. Skilled Worker sponsorship may be possible, assigned under Trust procedure.

What the job involves

• Act as an advanced autonomous practitioner supporting patients on commercial, non-commercial and experimental cancer medicines clinical trials
• Provide expert care and treatment within agreed trial protocols and clinical guidelines
• Work as a key member of the multidisciplinary team, giving professional and clinical support to trial patients
• Support the senior management team in meeting service users' needs through high-quality care
• Deliver a person-centred approach that supports patients' independence and wellbeing
• Supervise and educate junior staff
• Carry out research, audit and clinical governance work, and implement research governance
• Act as a clinical advocate for patients
• Undertake dual training in oncology and haematology systemic anticancer treatments, including haematology and chemotherapy
• Travel regularly between CCC Wirral, Liverpool and Aintree, and to other Clinical Network sites within reason

Qualifications

• BSc in professional practice or equivalent
• Relevant post-registration qualification in a specialist area
• ICH/GCP training
• Evidence of continuous personal and professional development

Registration & licences

• Current NMC registration as a Level 1 nurse

Experience

• Extensive post-registration experience in haemato-oncology or oncology, including at senior level
• Previous research experience
• Experience of managing a portfolio of complex cancer clinical trials

Skills & knowledge

• Extensive knowledge of clinical practice and treatments in the specialist area, including treatment-induced side-effects
• Knowledge and experience of handling complex relationships
• Knowledge of key professional issues and NMC guidelines (or equivalent governing body)
• Knowledge of the clinical trials process
• Knowledge of the research governance framework

Nice to have

• Leadership qualification and experience in leadership and change management
• Advanced communication skills
• Intermediate Life Support qualification
• Educated to Masters level
• Experience of managing complex studies
• UKONS qualification
• Skilled in the administration of cytotoxic agents
• Experience of writing policies and procedures