The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHSFT

Advanced Research Nurse

The closing date is 08 July 2025

Job summary

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.

About us

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

Details

Date posted

24 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

158-25-118-R&I

Job locations

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - Wirral and Liverpool

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - Wirral and Liverpool

Bebington

CH63 4JY


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details about this exciting role on offer at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre.

Job description

Job 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

  • 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

  • Leadership qualification
  • Advanced Communication Skills
  • Intermediate Life Support qualification
  • Educated to Masters level
  • Experience of managing complex studies
  • UKONS qualification

Experience

Essential

  • 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

  • Skilled in the administration of cytotoxic agents
  • Experience in Leadership and change management.
  • Experience of writing policies and procedures

Knowledge and Expertise

Essential

  • 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
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • 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

  • Leadership qualification
  • Advanced Communication Skills
  • Intermediate Life Support qualification
  • Educated to Masters level
  • Experience of managing complex studies
  • UKONS qualification

Experience

Essential

  • 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

  • Skilled in the administration of cytotoxic agents
  • Experience in Leadership and change management.
  • Experience of writing policies and procedures

Knowledge and Expertise

Essential

  • 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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHSFT

Address

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - Wirral and Liverpool

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - Wirral and Liverpool

Bebington

CH63 4JY


Employer's website

https://www.clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHSFT

Address

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - Wirral and Liverpool

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - Wirral and Liverpool

Bebington

CH63 4JY


Employer's website

https://www.clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Nurse for the Early phase ECMC Team

Michelle Moffitt

michelle.moffitt@nhs.net

01515565463

Details

Date posted

24 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

158-25-118-R&I

Job locations

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - Wirral and Liverpool

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - Wirral and Liverpool

Bebington

CH63 4JY


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