Research Nurse - Huntingdon and Peterborough
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 01/09/2026
- Closes
- 15/09/2026
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Role summary
This is a maternity cover Research Nurse position for an enthusiastic NMC Registered Nurse to join the Research team. The role involves supporting clinical research across Hinchingbrooke Hospital and Peterborough City Hospital, managing patient caseloads, and facilitating the informed consent process. You will monitor treatment toxicity, arrange sample collection, and ensure compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP). Training will be provided, but familiarity with GCP is beneficial.
Key responsibilities
- Work effectively within the clinical research team, supporting staff and managing patient caseloads.
- Maintain effective communication with patients, carers, and professionals.
- Provide research information to patients and relatives, acting as a resource and support.
- Facilitate the informed consent process in compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
- Ensure study-specific investigations are undertaken as required by the research protocol.
- Monitor treatment toxicity/side effects and arrange collection of blood and other research samples.
Essential criteria
- NMC registered Adult Nurse
- Evidence of continuous personal and professional development and a clear vision of their academic pathway
- Minimum of 1-year Clinical experience in a healthcare setting
- Articulates understanding of prioritising clinical issues
- Explaining complex concepts to patients/participants
- Experience of using MS Office and Excel spreadsheet
- Experience working within the within the UEC, Medicine, or surgical speciality
- Experience of working effectively both independently and as part of a team
- Excellent organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise a caseload and manage time effectively.
- Effective communication skills with participants, carers and families
- Effective communications skills, both written and oral with the ability to explain complex concepts to colleagues, participants, carers and relatives.
- Demonstrates commitment to the principles of clinical governance and clinical supervision
- Phlebotomy skills or willingness to undertake
Desirable criteria
- Good Clinical (GCP) Practice Certification or working towards completion of this training.
- Evidence of relevant post registration qualifications
- Experience of working in clinical research, participant recruitment or research delivery in any healthcare setting.
- Awareness of or willingness to undertake ICH Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
- Collaborating with other agencies
- Role of Ethics, HRA, R&D legislation, and the consent process in clinical research
- Experience in managing data with meticulous attention to detail and accuracy in data collection skills.
- Demonstrated skills in a range of disciplines
- Presentation skills
- Competent with database applications and data presentation
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
This advert: £32,073 – £39,043 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 6d ago · Closes in 9d
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North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Research Nurse - Huntingdon and Peterborough
The closing date is 15 September 2026
Job summary
Are you an experienced and innovative NMC Registered Nurse?Would youlike to apply your knowledge and skills to a research setting?
This is a unique opportunity for an enthusiastic NMC Registered Nurse to join our Research team and help us deliver high-quality research.
Our team consists of both clinical and non-clinical staff, local clinicians, and research groups. As workload dictates, cross clinical divisions will be required.
This is a maternity cover post (fixed term/secondment) role. You will be required to work across both Hinchingbrooke Hospital and Peterborough City Hospital. If applying for a secondment post please ensure that you have sought permission from your manager before applying.
You will demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, along with attention to detail.
Your research skills and knowledge acquired through proven CPD will be valuable to our research team. Training will be provided; however, you will be familiar with GCP.
You will collaborate with local R&D members to assess capacity and capability for research studies, working with members of the research teams to inform potential participants of relevant projects.
We are committed to ensuring that you achieve your full potential and
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