Job summary
- Main area
- Research
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
- Job ref
- 158-24-157-R&I
- Employer
- The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - Wirral
- Town
- Bebington
- Salary
- £35,392 - £42,618 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 07/08/2024 23:59
Employer heading
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Clinical Research Nurse
NHS AfC: Band 6
Please note that applications are accepted only by completion of our application form. If you have any needs that prevent you from applying in this way and participating in our online recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment Team on 0151 5565176 or [email protected] at the earliest opportunity to ensure that support can be provided. Adjustments can be made for you during application and interview.
We operate a Values Based Recruitment (VBR) approach when recruiting new colleagues. VBR helps us to attract and select employees whose personal values and behaviours align with the values of the Trust. For more information on our vision, mission and values please see here - Vision, mission and values :: The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre (clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk).
In cases where we receive a high volume of applications, we reserve the right to close any vacancies prior to the specified closing date; therefore you are advised to submit your completed application form as early as possible.
If you do not receive confirmation that you have been shortlisted for interview, please assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion. It is with regret that we are unable to provide feedback to non-shortlisted candidates.
Overseas candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the post by assessing their circumstances against criteria specified on the gov.uk website.
Job overview
The Research and Innovation centre at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre has a exciting post for 1 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.
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: Putting people first; Achieving excellence; Passionate about what we do; Always improving our care; and Looking to the future.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Research Nurse
Candidates must be a NMC level one Registered Nurse for 2 years , hold a chemotherapy certificate or Ukons passport and ideally have research experience for 2 years.
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.
We are 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: Putting people first; Achieving excellence; Passionate about what we do; Always improving our care; and Looking to the future.
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.
Working for our organisation
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
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.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- NMC Level One registration or other professional equivalent
- Graduate level qualification in relevant discipline, be working towards one or be prepared to study at this level
- Evidence of continuous personal, professional and academic development
- Chemotherapy trained in either oncology or haematology, or willing to undertake a period of training
Desirable criteria
- Qualification in oncology and/or clinical research
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Knowledge and experience of handling complex relationships
- Has a working knowledge of the purpose of clinical research.
Desirable criteria
- Has basic knowledge of recent NHS legislation and recommendations in the field of cancer and palliative care
- Knowledge of ICH GCP
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working autonomously and part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Experience of collaborating with other agencies
- Previous experience within the oncology/haematology nursing setting, or experience in research
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- linda lyons 0151 556 5425
- Job title
- Lead Research Nurse
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0151 556 5425
- Additional information
Linda Lyons -Lead research nurse
Research and Innovation Department
Tel: 0151 556 5425
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