Job summary
- Main area
- R&I
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 158-25-118-R&I
- Employer
- The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - Wirral and Liverpool
- Town
- Bebington
- Salary
- £46,148 - £52,809 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 08/07/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Advanced Research Nurse
NHS AfC: Band 7
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; you are advised to submit your completed application form as early as possible.
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We operate a Values Based Recruitment (VBR) approach when recruiting new colleagues. VBR helps us to attract and select employees whose personal values and behaviours align with the values of the Trust. For more information on our vision, mission and values please see here - Vision, mission and values :: The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre (clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk)
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Job overview
The Research and Innovation Centre at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre has an exciting opportunity as a Band 7 Advanced Research Nurse.
The 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 Advanced Research Nurse, you will be responsible for supporting the senior management team in ensuring that our service users’ needs are met through the delivery of high-quality care. As a center of excellence, you will offer a person-centered approach to their independence and well-being.
You will have a dual base location at CCC Liverpool and CCC Wirral.
As we deliver treatments in sector hubs and clinics across Liverpool and Aintree, there will be an element of cross cover required during training and once training has been completed. This will include travelling to all of our peripheral sites:
- CCC Liverpool
- CCC Wirral
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.
Main duties of the job
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.
The post holder will be a Registered General Nurse and most maintain an NMC registration
The successful candidate will actact as an advanced autonomous practitioner, supporting patients on Commercial, and Experimental Cancer Medicines (ECMC) clinical trials.
In doing so will demonstrate a high level of practice and knowledge, working as a key member of the multi- disciplinary team providing professional and clinical support in the care of patients on clinical trials.
The Advanced Nurse Practitioner will provide expert care and treatment to patients within agreed trials protocol and clinical guidelines. Functions in a variety of role dimensions: health care provider, educator, supervisor to junior staff, researcher, auditor, clinical advocate and implementer of research and clinical governance.
The post holder is employed and managed by Clatterbridge Cancer Centre, but will be required to travel across a number of NHS trusts within Merseyside and Cheshire. Regular travel will be expected between CCC Wirral, Liverpool and Aintree sites.
Employees must be aware of and accept the requirement to work at other sites across the Clinical Network within reason. Any changes will be subject to consultation with the post holder.
Working for our organisation
The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre is one of three specialist cancer centres in England. With 1,800 specialist staff and three sites, we are one of the largest NHS providers of non-surgical cancer treatment. The Trust has a unique multi-site care model serving the 2.4 million population across Cheshire and Merseyside and is consistently rated by patients as one of the best performing hospitals.
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
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
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- NMC Level One Nurse, with current registration
- BSC Professional practice or equivalent
- Relevant Post Registration qualification in specialist area
- ICH / GCP trained
- Evidence of continuous personal, professional development
Desirable criteria
- Leadership qualification
- Advanced Communication Skills
- Intermediate Life Support qualification
- Educated to Masters level
- Experience of managing complex studies
- UKONS qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Extensive post registration experience in haemato-oncology/oncology including experience at a senior level
- Previous research experience.
- Experience of managing a portfolio of complex cancer clinical trials.
Desirable criteria
- Skilled in the administration of cytotoxic agents
- Experience in Leadership and change management.
- Experience of writing policies and procedures
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential criteria
- Extensive knowledge of clinical practice and treatments within specialist area including treatment induced side-effects
- Knowledge and experience of handling complex relationships
- Knowledge of the key professional issues and NMC guidelines (or equivalent governing body) relating to professional practice
- Knowledge of the clinical trials process
- Knowledge of Research Governance framework
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Michelle Moffitt
- Job title
- Lead Nurse for the Early phase ECMC Team
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0151 556 5463
- Additional information
Michelle Moffitt
Lead Nurse for the ECMC and early phase team
michelle [email protected]
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