Location
Salary
£49387.00 to £56515.00
Profession
Research nurse
Grade
Band 7
Deadline
03 Nov 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
20 Oct 2026
Medical Protection — the side of locally employed doctors from £83

Job requirements

Essential

13 listed

Requirements the employer expects applicants to meet.

  • Experience

    Extensive post registration experience in haemato-oncology/oncology including experience at a senior level

  • Experience

    Previous research experience.

  • Experience

    Experience of managing a portfolio of complex cancer clinical trials.

  • Qualifications

    NMC Level One Nurse, with current registration

  • Qualifications

    BSC Professional practice or equivalent

  • Qualifications

    Relevant Post Registration qualification in specialist area

  • Qualifications

    ICH / GCP trained

  • Qualifications

    Evidence of continuous personal, professional development

  • Knowledge and Expertise

    Extensive knowledge of clinical practice and treatments within specialist area including treatment induced side-effects

  • Knowledge and Expertise

    Knowledge and experience of handling complex relationships

  • Knowledge and Expertise

    Knowledge of the key professional issues and NMC guidelines (or equivalent governing body) relating to professional practice

  • Knowledge and Expertise

    Knowledge of the clinical trials process

  • Knowledge and Expertise

    Knowledge of Research Governance framework

Desirable

9 listed

Additional qualities the employer would prefer.

  • Experience

    Skilled in the administration of cytotoxic agents

  • Experience

    Experience in Leadership and change management.

  • Experience

    Experience of writing policies and procedures

  • Qualifications

    Leadership qualification

  • Qualifications

    Advanced Communication Skills

  • Qualifications

    Intermediate Life Support qualification

  • Qualifications

    Educated to Masters level

  • Qualifications

    Experience of managing complex studies

  • Qualifications

    UKONS qualification

Job overview

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 an exciting opportunity as a Band 7 Advanced Research Nurse.

The aim of this post is to bring about greater access for research 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.

We are here to deliver the best cancer care to the people we serve and we are looking for applications from those who share that commitment and our values.

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 centre of excellence, you will offer a person-centred approach to their independence and well-being.

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

Main duties of the job

The primary aim of this post is to bring about greater access for research to provide a unique and enviable framework to enhance delivery of world class research.

The successful candidate will act as an advanced autonomous practitioner, supporting patients on Commercial/non-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.

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.

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.

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This advert is for Advanced Research Nurse with The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust in Liverpool, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Research nurse role. The advertised salary is £49387.00 to £56515.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 03 Nov 2026.

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