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.
What the job involves
- 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
Qualifications
- BSc in professional practice or equivalent
- Relevant post-registration qualification in a specialist area
- ICH/GCP training
- Evidence of continuous personal and professional development
Registration & licences
- Current NMC registration as a Level 1 nurse
Experience
- 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
Skills & knowledge
- 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
Nice to have
- 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
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