Clinical Research Nurse

Job overview

We are seeking  a motivated and self-directed Research Nurse, ideally with clinical research experience, to play a key role in identifying and recruiting patients to provide a range of samples that will underpin the work of the study. You will work within the respiratory team, and the role will entail working at both Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Royal Papworth Hospital with an honorary contract.

You must be a Registered Nurse with experience of supporting clinical research, ideally with a clinical research qualification such as in Good Clinical Practice. You will have substantial experience of working with patients and their carers within clinical areas, including experience in a relevant field within the NHS is desirable. Prior knowledge of how to consent patients, working with clinical and academic teams, or of human biological sample management is essential. This will be a team role, but with a degree of self-autonomy, and so an ability to work independently when required will be very useful. Excellent communication skills, organisational ability and time management are a must. 

Main duties of the job

•    The post holder is responsible for the provision of high quality, patient focused clinical research for a respiratory study as part of the CG-TIC collaboration. 

•    Responsible for identifying eligible clinical research participants, provision of information and support to patients/participants, study recruitment and consent, co-ordination of study treatment/ interventions, assessing, developing and implementing specialist nursing care and data collection according to study protocols in accordance with ICH Good Clinical Practice, EU Clinical Trials legislation and the NHS research governance framework.  

•    Responsible for providing specialist advice and support to, and liaising with  other staff. 

Working for our organisation

Come Nurse with us…

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country. It comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. We provide accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge and regional and national specialist services. It’s a great place to nurse, work and live. 

You will work on a vibrant hospital campus with a friendly community feel; we have excellent facilities to practise your skills and abilities to support your career pathway and development. Our values of Together – Safe, Kind, Excellent support the delivery of outstanding care. We have a fully electronic patient record system that is improving health-care quality; this is transforming services, improving patient safety and clinical outcomes.

Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?

• Our values and reputation for outstanding care
• Opportunities to experience a range of specialities
• Career and development opportunities
• Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team
• Research experience and opportunities
• Lovely location and quality of life
• Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air)

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

Please note:- Internal applicants on permanent contracts can apply for this post as a secondment. For secondments you must have the approval of your line manager before applying. If you are an internal applicant currently on a fixed term contract you are able to apply for this as a fixed term position.

For NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough based roles, all applicants from NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough who have identified that they are at risk of redundancy will be prioritised over those not at risk. However, interviews cannot be guaranteed.

This vacancy will close at midnight on 21 June 2026

Interviews are due to be held on 3 July 2026

Benefits to you

At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff. 

On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only café, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.

CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.

Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

NMC registered nurse.

Evidence of continuous professional development

Post registration qualification in speciality or willingness to complete

Desirable criteria

Degree

Post graduate qualification

Research Module

Experience

Essential criteria

Relevant clinical experience at Band 5 or above

Experience of formal/informal teaching

Supervision of junior staff

Experience of working within multi-disciplinary teams

Desirable criteria

Experience of working in a clinical research environment e.g. Clinical Trials, participant recruitment and interviewing

Experience of co-ordinating REC and HRA submissions

NHS experience

Knowledge

Essential criteria

Knowledge of clinical research infrastructure in the UK and of research related legislation & regulation

Understand the structure, role & functions of RECs and R&D departments

Understanding of the requirements of ICH Good Clinical Practice; possess current GCP Certificate

Knowledge of the role of the clinical research nurse; understanding the issues/process of gaining informed consent

Basic knowledge of research methods

Desirable criteria

Capable of writing reports and of presenting research related information to a wide audience

Competent in research/database PC packages

Skills

Essential criteria

Good verbal and written communication skills

Capable of working as an integral member of a small team

Adaptable to changing situations due to both workload and colleagues needs

Ability to undertake teaching of staff and patients

Ability to work unsupervised and manage own workload; effective time management.

Effective interpersonal skills

Commitment to multidisciplinary working.

Ability to work independently but also able to operate effectively within multi-disciplinary teams and across professional disciplines

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills: ability to develop good working relationships with diverse study participants, healthcare professionals and external agencies

Able to support participants through the informed consent process

Ability to lead, motivate and develop junior staff

Good organisational, time & project management skills: and able to plan, prioritise & co-ordinate work under pressure

Good presentation skills

Numerate with good IT skills; competent in standard PC packages (Windows, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access)

Proven administrative skills with attention to detail

Desirable criteria

Assertiveness/perceptive counselling skills

Leadership skills

Additional Requirements

Essential criteria

To act in a professional manner at all times in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct

Capable of developing liaisons with other practice areas/academic institutions.

The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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

Marie Fisk

Job title

Consultant

Email address

View email address on careers.cuh.nhs.uk

Telephone number

01223 29760198