Solihull-based Cure Leukaemia, which has previously part-funded the role, said the additional funding would strengthen “life-saving clinical trial access for blood cancer patients”.
Dr Salim Shafeek, clinical trials lead for Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, is a former blood cancer patient.
He said having a full-time research nurse would transform patient care across Worcestershire and beyond.
“It means we can open more clinical trials here in Worcester, giving blood cancer patients access to the very latest treatments without the need to travel long distances.”
Christine Bossa, the nurse taking on the role, said the trust appreciated the “generous” contributions from Cure Leukaemia and its supporters.
“We strongly believe in offering every patient the opportunity to participate in research,” she added.
Cure Leukaemia’s Run The Nations fundraising campaign, which will see chief executive James McLaughlin run 270 miles to every UK centre where the charity pays for specialist nurses, begins in Worcester on Wednesday.