Location
Salary
£39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata
Profession
Research nurse
Grade
Band 6
Deadline
29 Oct 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
16 Oct 2026
Medical Protection — the side of locally employed doctors from £83

Job requirements

Essential

9 listed

Requirements the employer expects applicants to meet.

  • Knowledge

    Knowledge and experience of handling complex relationships

  • Knowledge

    Has a working knowledge of the purpose of clinical research.

  • Experience

    Experience of working autonomously and part of a multi-disciplinary team.

  • Experience

    Experience of collaborating with other agencies

  • Experience

    Previous experience within the oncology/haematology nursing setting, or experience in research

  • Education/ Qualifications

    NMC Level One registration or other professional equivalent

  • Education/ Qualifications

    Graduate level qualification in relevant discipline, be working towards one or be prepared to study at this level

  • Education/ Qualifications

    Evidence of continuous personal, professional and academic development

  • Education/ Qualifications

    Chemotherapy trained in either oncology or haematology, or willing to undertake a period of training

Desirable

3 listed

Additional qualities the employer would prefer.

  • Knowledge

    Has a basic knowledge of recent NHS legislation and recommendations in the field of cancer and palliative care

  • Knowledge

    Knowledge of ICH GCP

  • Education/ Qualifications

    Qualification in oncology and/or clinical research

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 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

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.

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 Clinical Research Nurse with The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust in Liverpool, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Research nurse role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 29 Oct 2026.

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