Clinical Research Nurse

Job overview

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

There is 1 exciting opportunity in the role of a Clinical Research Nurse

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.