Clinical Research Nurse

NHS; Wirral; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cancer care provider in the UK is seeking a Band 6 Clinical Research Nurse to join their team. This role involves managing clinical delivery and supporting oncology trials across Wirral and Liverpool. Ideal candidates must have a Registered Nurse qualification, experience in oncology, and a commitment to providing high-quality patient care. Join a dedicated team focused on delivering excellence in cancer care.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with NMC registration.
• Evidence of continuous professional development.
• Trained in chemotherapy (SACT) in oncology or haematology.
• Experience in managing complex treatments.

Responsibilities

• Support administration of ECMC /Early phase trial related drugs.
• Manage day-to-day operations of the Clinical Delivery team.
• Ensure high-quality care delivery per protocol.

Skills

Oncology experience

Clinical research knowledge

Leadership

Education

Graduate level qualification

NMC approved mentor course

Advanced Communication Qualification

Job description

The Research and Innovation centre at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Clinical Research Nurse to join our clinical delivery team.

The successful Candidates must hold a recognised NMC registration as a Registered Nurse

Previous experience in oncology and clinical research is essential , and it is desirable that applicants holds a UKONS chemotherapy passport

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.

As a Clinical Research Nurse you will be responsible for supporting the Advanced Research Nurse and Lead for the Early phase to administrate ECMC /Early phase trial related drugs. Ensuring that our service users\' needs are met through the delivery of high-quality care per protocol . As a centre of excellence, you will offer a person-centred approach to their independence and well-being.

You will have a dual base l ocation at CCC Wirral and CCC Liverpool, primarily based at CCC Liverpool, as we deliver our research across both sites

We\'re here to deliver the best cancer care to the people we serve and we\'re looking for applications from those who share that commitment and our values: we are Kind -Empowered -Responsible -Inclusive

Main duties of the job

The Clinical Research Nurse-

This is an additional band 6 Clinical Research that will strengthen the delivery and the assessment of early phase research across both the clinical delivery unit and the inpatient research setting.

The post holder will work closely with the ARNs and wider research team to support the safe administration, monitoring and assessment of trial related treatments

The post holder will jointly manage the Clinical Delivery team ensuring day to day operations are streamlined and will provide cross cover during periods of absence or annual leave

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.We are here to deliver the best cancer care to the people we serve and we\'re looking for applications from those who share that commitment and our values: Putting people first; Achieving excellence; Passionate about what we do; Always improving our care; and Looking to the future.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.

About us

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
• Inclusive

Job 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

Qualifications

• 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 (SACT) trained in either oncology or haematology
• Qualification in oncology and/or clinical research
• Advanced Communication Qualification
• NMC approved mentor course/ or equivalent

Knowledge

• Knowledge and experience of handling complex relationships
• Has a working knowledge of the purpose of clinical research.
• Advanced knowledge of oncology treatments and side effects
• Has 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.
• Applicants should be able to evidence extensive oncology experience and confidence in managing complex treatment within a research or clinical setting.
• Experience of leadership/management of staff at band 6 level
• The post holder must be a Register Adult nurse with substantial post-registration experience at Band 6 level or (equivalent)
• Experience of participating in audit

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - Wirral and Liverpool

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - Wirral and Liverpool