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
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
* 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
* Advanced Communication Skills
* Educated to Masters level
* Experience of managing complex studies
Experience
* 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.
* Skilled in the administration of cytotoxic agents
* Experience in Leadership and change management.
* Experience of writing policies and procedures
Knowledge and Expertise
* 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.
The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - Wirral and Liverpool
The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - Wirral and Liverpool
Lead Nurse for the Early phase ECMC Team
The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - Wirral and Liverpool
The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - Wirral and Liverpool
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