Clinical Research Nurse

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre; Bebington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 6 Clinical Research Nurse to support early phase and ECMC portfolios across the Wirral and Liverpool campuses. You will work with the Advanced Research Nurse and Lead to ensure high-quality care while coordinating a diverse trials portfolio.

You will be dual-based at CCC Wirral and CCC Liverpool with cross-site cover during training and after completion, contributing to world-class cancer research delivery and patient care

Qualifications

• NMC Level One registration or equivalent.
• Graduate level qualification in relevant discipline, be working towards one or be prepared to study at this level.
• Evidence of continuous personal, professional and academic development.
• Chemotherapy trained in either oncology or haematology, or willing to undertake a period of training.
• Qualification in oncology and/or clinical research.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate a portfolio of commercial, non-commercial and Experimental Cancer Medicine oncology clinical trials.
• Identify patients through MDTs/screening and collect data.
• Interviewing and supporting/delivering a range of cancer treatments.
• Monitor patients in accordance with approved protocols.
• Work with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure high-quality care.

Skills

NMC registration

Chemotherapy training

Clinical research

Autonomous working

Education

NMC Level 1 registration

Graduate level qualification

Oncology/clinical research qualification

Job description

Site The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - Wirral Town Bebington Salary £39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 29/10/2026 23:59

In cases where we receive a high volume of applications, we reserve the right to automatically close any vacancies prior to the specified closing date - all vacancies are capped at a sufficient number to progress to shortlisting stage; you are advised to submit your completed application form as early as possible.

We want our recruitment process to be fair, inclusive, and accessible for everyone. If you need support or a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the application or interview process, please contact our Recruitment Team - 0151 5565176 or [e-mail]. Adjustments may include alternative formats, extra time for assessments, communication support, accessible interview arrangements, interview questions prior to interview or other changes tailored to your needs.

Right to work: We actively promote diversity and inclusion. This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. We recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Skilled Worker sponsorship will be assigned in line with Trust procedure. Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

The Research and Innovation centre at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre has a exciting post for Band 6 Clinical Research Nurse . The primary aim of this post is to bring about greater access for research in order to provide a unique and enviable framework to enhance delivery of world class research.

They will embark on a programme of dual training for both Oncology and Haematology systemic anticancer treatments. They must be motivated and willing to undergo training in the Haematology and chemotherapy fields.

As an Clinical Research Nurse you will be responsible for supporting the Advanced Research Nurse and Lead for the Early phase and ECMC portfolio in ensuring that our service users’ needs are met through the delivery of high-quality care. As a centre of excellence, you will offer a person-centered approach to their independence and well-being.

You will have a dual base location at CCC Wirral and CCC Liverpool

As we deliver treatments in sector hubs and clinics across the Wirral and Liverpool, there will an element of cross cover required during training and once training has been completed.

Main duties of the job

As an Clinical Research Nurse you will be responsible for supporting the Advanced Research Nurse and Lead for the Early phase and ECMC portfolio in ensuring that our service users’ needs are met through the delivery of high-quality care. As a centre of excellence, you will offer a person-centered approach to their independence and well-being.

The post holder will work alongside the Band 7 Advanced Research Nurse and research team in order to co-ordinate a portfolio of commercial, non – commercial and Experimental Cancer Medicine oncology clinical trials. The role will include identifying patients through MDT’s/screening note ; collecting data; interviewing; supporting/delivering a range of complexed cancer treatment s, assessing and monitoring patients in accordance to ethically approved protocols.

The R&I directorate is a busy environment and working to deadlines with frequent interruption is the norm. Ability to work under pressure, pay close attention to detail and organise the priority of own workload is absolutely essential.

Individual training will be provided to meet the needs of the post-holder.

If you want to be part of a fantastic team and help support the Trust with our vision for providing the best cancer care in the country, then we want to hear from you.

Working for our organisation

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s leading cancer centres providing highly specialist cancer care to a population of 2.4m people across Cheshire and Merseyside, and the surrounding areas, including North Wales and the Isle of Man.

Our vision is to not only maintain this level of commitment to excellence but to work with our academic and healthcare partners across the region to ensure care, treatment and patient outcomes continuously improve in the future. We are very proud of all our expert and loyal staff and we welcome people who share the collective aim of delivering excellence in everything that we do.

Our values represent who we are and what we believe in. They define how we act to deliver the best possible care for our patients and shape The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre as a great place to work.

We are -

• Kind
• Empowered
• Responsible
• Inclusiv e

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details about this exciting role on offer at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre.

Person specification

Education/ Qualifications

• NMC Level One registration or other professional equivalent
• Graduate level qualification in relevant discipline, be working towards one or be prepared to study at this level
• Evidence of continuous personal, professional and academic development
• Chemotherapy trained in either oncology or haematology, or willing to undertake a period of training
• Qualification in oncology and/or clinical research

Knowledge

• Knowledge and experience of handling complex relationships
• Has a working knowledge of the purpose of clinical research.
• Has a basic knowledge of recent NHS legislation and recommendations in the field of cancer and palliative care
• Knowledge of ICH GCP

Experience

• Experience of working autonomously and part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Experience of collaborating with other agencies
• Previous experience within the oncology/haematology nursing setting, or experience in research

If you are successfully shortlisted, you will be invited for an interview via email. Please ensure you regularly check your emails (including junk folders) following your application and let us know if you have any problems. If you would prefer for us to communicate with you in a different way, or need adjustments to the interview process, please contact the Recruitment Team on 0151 556 5176 or [e-mail] . All interviews will be undertaken in person unless extraordinary circumstances apply.

If you do not receive confirmation that you have been shortlisted for interview, please assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion. It is with regret that we are unable to provide feedback to all non-shortlisted candidates.

The cost of processing a new DBS application is met by the successful applicant. DBS costs are recovered via salary deduction following commencement in post - further details including cost are available from the Recruitment Team. It is a Trust recommendation that candidates requiring a DBS check subscribe to the DBS Update Service - further details are available here - https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service . Candidates who withdraw post-DBS submission will be invoiced for the full cost of the check including administration fee.

The Trust takes active responsibility for meeting national guidance and legal requirements in relation to our Safeguarding Policy, including local arrangements for the protection of adults at risk.

The Trust is committed to providing high standards of both patient and staff experience. To support us in doing this the Trust, in partnership with Trade Unions has developed and embedded key values and behaviours that all staff are required to demonstrate throughout their employment. The Trust's values and behaviours support the Trust Vision 'to provide the best cancer care to the people we serve' and our Mission 'to improve health and wellbeing through compassionate, safe and effective cancer care'.

We promote and support diversity in our workforce. The Trust have staff networks such as Ethnic Diversity Staff Network, LGBTQ+ Staff Network, Armed Forces Staff Network, MAPLE Staff Network & Menopause Support Group. The Trust does not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment and has firmed up processes for reporting this, including a dedicated Freedom To Speak Up (FTSU) Guardian.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.