Research Nurse
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
- Posted
- 02/09/2026
- Closes
- 10/09/2026
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Role summary
This role involves contributing to clinical research across various specialties within a dynamic cross-divisional team at Cambridge University Hospitals. You will support NIHR portfolio studies by identifying potential participants, providing patient information, coordinating study procedures, and collecting data. The position offers opportunities for involvement in all research aspects across many specialties, with comprehensive training and support for continuous professional development.
Essential criteria
- Registered with NMC (RN1/RN2/RN7 or RNA) or other regulatory body as applicable and / or NIHR CRP accreditation.Registered
- Professional adult nursing or equivalent level science qualification and clinical knowledge acquired through training to degree level OR equivalent relevant experience.
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Post registration qualification in speciality or willingness to complete
Desirable criteria
- Degree
- Research Module
- Post graduate qualification
- Relevant clinical experience at Band 5 or above including experience in an acute setting
- Experience of formal / informal teaching
- Supervision of junior staff
- Experience of working within multidisciplinary teams
- Experience of working in a clinical research environment e.g. Clinical Trials, participant recruitment and interviewingExperience of co-ordinating REC and HRA submissions
- Experience of co-ordinating REC and HRA submissions
- 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 Basic knowledge of research methods
- Working knowledge of clinical trials
- Competent in research/database PC packages
- Capable of writing reports and of presenting research related information to a wide audience
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to undertake teaching of staff and patients
- Ability to work unsupervised and manage own workload; effective time management.
- Ability to work independently but also able to operate effectively within multi-disciplinary teams 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 and 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
- Venepuncture skills
- Assertiveness/perceptive counselling skills
- Leadership Skills
- Cannulation, ECG, lab skills and dry ice (IATA certificate)
- Additional Requirements
- 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.
- Registered with NMC (RN1/RN2/RN7 or RNA) or other regulatory body as applicable and / or NIHR CRP accreditation.Registered
- Professional adult nursing or equivalent level science qualification and clinical knowledge acquired through training to degree level OR equivalent relevant experience.
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Post registration qualification in speciality or willingness to complete
- Degree
- Research Module
- Post graduate qualification
- Relevant clinical experience at Band 5 or above including experience in an acute setting
- Experience of formal / informal teaching
- Supervision of junior staff
- Experience of working within multidisciplinary teams
- Experience of working in a clinical research environment e.g. Clinical Trials, participant recruitment and interviewingExperience of co-ordinating REC and HRA submissions
- Experience of co-ordinating REC and HRA submissions
- 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 Basic knowledge of research methods
- Working knowledge of clinical trials
- Competent in research/database PC packages
- Capable of writing reports and of presenting research related information to a wide audience
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Ability t
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Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
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Posted 5d ago · Closes in 4d
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Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Research Nurse
The closing date is 10 September 2026
Job summary
We are seeking a nurse interested in contributing to clinical research across a range of specialties to join our dynamic cross divisional team. Based at Cambridge University Hospitals (Addenbrookes), you will support the delivery of NIHR portfolio studies under the guidance of the Research Nurse Team Leader. You will be involved in a range of activities, identifying potential participants, providing patient information and support, co-ordinating study procedures and collecting data. With opportunities for involvement in all research aspects across many specialties, this is an ideal post for nurses with previous clinical research experience. Applicants with extensive clinical expertise, evidence of CPD activities and a willingness to learn will also be considered. We can offer a comprehensive training programme, ongoing support and actively encourage continuing professional development.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for the provision of high quality, participant focused clinical research for the Cross Divisional Research Delivery Team. They would be responsible for identifying eligible research participants, providing information and support, study recruitment and consent, co-ordination of study treatments / interventions, assess
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