Clinical Research Nurse

The Methodist Church in Britain; Bebington; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dual oncology and haematology training

Individual training tailored to the po

Job summary

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Clinical Research Nurse to support the Advanced Research Nurse on early-phase oncology trials. The role involves identifying patients via MDTs, collecting data, and delivering complex cancer treatments across Wirral and Liverpool, with dual training in oncology and haematology systemic anticancer treatments.

Requirements include NMC Level One registration and ability to work autonomously within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Graduate-level qualification in a relevant discipline.
• NMC Level One registration or other professional equivalent.
• Experience in oncology/haematology nursing or research.
• Autonomously support trial delivery and data collection.

Responsibilities

• Support the Advanced Research Nurse and Lead for the early-phase and ECMC portfolio.
• Coordinate commercial, non-commercial, and Experimental Cancer Medicine oncology trials.
• Identify patients through MDTs and screening notes.
• Collect trial data and interview patients.
• Support and deliver complex cancer treatments.
• Assess and monitor patients per approved protocols.
• Deliver high-quality, person-centred care to service users.

Skills

Autonomous working

Team collaboration

Clinical trials

Data collection

Attention to detail

Education

Graduate-level qualification in a relevant discipline

Job description

The Research and Innovation centre at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust needs a Clinical Research Nurse to support the Advanced Research Nurse on early-phase and ECMC oncology trials. The work covers identifying patients through MDTs, collecting data and delivering and monitoring complex cancer treatment to approved protocols. The post carries dual training in oncology and haematology systemic anticancer treatments, with cross-cover across Wirral and Liverpool. NMC Level One registration or equivalent is needed, and Skilled Worker sponsorship may be available.

What the job involves

• Support the Advanced Research Nurse and Lead for the early-phase and ECMC portfolio
• Co-ordinate commercial, non-commercial and Experimental Cancer Medicine oncology clinical trials
• Identify patients through MDTs and screening notes
• Collect trial data and interview patients
• Support and deliver complex cancer treatments
• Assess and monitor patients in line with ethically approved protocols
• Deliver high-quality, person-centred care to service users
• Work alongside the Band 7 Advanced Research Nurse and research team
• Complete dual training in oncology and haematology systemic anticancer treatments
• Provide cross-cover across sector hubs and clinics in Wirral and Liverpool during and after training
• Organise own workload to deadlines in a busy environment with frequent interruptions

What’s required

Qualifications

• Graduate-level qualification in a relevant discipline, or working towards one, or prepared to study at this level

Registration & licences

• NMC Level One registration or other professional equivalent

Experience

• Working autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Collaborating with other agencies
• Previous oncology or haematology nursing experience, or research experience

Skills & knowledge

• Knowledge and experience of handling complex relationships
• Working knowledge of the purpose of clinical research
• Working under pressure, close attention to detail and organising own workload

Other

• Chemotherapy training in oncology or haematology, or willingness to undertake a period of training
• Evidence of continuous personal, professional and academic development

Nice to have

• Qualification in oncology and/or clinical research
• Basic knowledge of recent NHS legislation and recommendations in cancer and palliative care
• Knowledge of ICH GCP

What’s offered

• Dual oncology and haematology training
• Individual training tailored to the post holder