Advanced Research Nurse

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.

• 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

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

• Current NMC registration as a Level 1 nurse

• 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

• 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

• 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