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 research teams in the delivery of SACT therapy 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 clinics across the Wirral and Liverpool, 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: 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 coordinator, 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 with ethically approved protocols.
The R & I directorate is a busy environment, and working to deadlines with frequent interruptions is the norm. The ability to work under pressure, pay close attention to detail, and organise the priority of your own workload is absolutely essential. Individual training will be provided to meet the needs of the post-holder. 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.
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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
* Chemotherapy trained in either oncology or haematology, or willing to undertake a period of training
Desirable
* Oncology and/or clinical research experience
Experience
Essential
* Experience of working autonomously and as part of the multi-disciplinary team
* Experience of collaborating with other agencies
Knowledge
Essential
* Knowledge and experience of handling complex relationships
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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