The Research and Innovation department at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre has an exciting post available for a Band 5 Research Chemotherapy 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.

The Research Chemotherapy Nurse will embark on a programme of dual training for both Oncology and Haematology systemic anticancer treatments.

As a Research chemotherapy nurse you will be responsible for supporting the researchteams in the delivery of SACT therapy's per protocol whilst 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-centred 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 clinicsacross the Wirral and Liverpool, there will 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: Putting people first Achieving excellence Passionate about what we do Always improving our care and Looking to the future.

Main duties of the job

Chemotherapy Research Nurse

The post holder under the supervision of the clinical delivery unit co-ordinator will support the delivery of commercial and non-commercial cancer clinical trials . The role will include collecting data, supporting, treating 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'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.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.

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
• Inclusiv e

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 registration
• Graduate level qualification in relevant discipline, be working towards one or be prepared to study at this level
• Evidence of continuous personal, professional development

Desirable

• Oncology and/or clinical research experience
• Chemotherapy trained in either oncology or hematology, or willing to undertake a period of training

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working autonomously and as part of the multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of collaborating with other agencies

Knowledge and Expertise

Essential

• Knowledge and experience of handling complex relationships
• Knowledge and experience of dealing with complex conditions, side effects and unwell patients.
• Experience in delivering medications.

Desirable

• Has a basic knowledge of recent NHS legislation and recommendations in the field of cancer and palliative care

Employer details

Employer name

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHSFT

Address

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - Liverpool

65 Pembroke Place

Liverpool

L7 8YA

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