Job summary
- Main area
- Research Nurse
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- 12 months (Fixed term/Maternity Cover)
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 180-RD-267068
- Employer
- Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Addenbrookes Hospital-Division R&D
- Town
- Cambridge
- Salary
- £38,682 - £46,580 p.a. pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 17/03/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Research Nurse
Band 6
Job overview
We are currently seeking a research nurse to join our small but vibrant research team for maternity cover. The post holder will be responsible for the provision of high quality, patient focused NIHR Portfolio clinical research studies, investigating cardiovascular disease. They will predominantly be helping to recruit to and deliver the POPPY study – a large multi-site study examining links between pregnancy complications and future increased cardiovascular risk, by recruiting women planning their first pregnancy.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the job will be:
- Identifying and recruiting eligible clinical research participants
undertaking research assessments and providing information and support to participants - Assisting with study specific administrative tasks, following study protocols
- You will participate in patient and public involvement and engagement activities, and liaise with other staff members and organisations, as required.
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.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 17 March 2026
Interviews are due to be held on 1 April 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
- Registered nurse.
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable criteria
- Degree
- Research Module
- Certificate in Clinical Research
Experience
Essential criteria
- Relevant clinical experience at Band 5 or above
- Experience of formal/informal teaching
- 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
- Competent in research/database PC packages
- Awareness of Trust/National strategies/initiatives in NIHR/R&D
- IT Packages
Skills
Essential criteria
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills: ability to develop good working relationships with diverse study participants, healthcare professionals and external agencies
- Capable of working as an integral member of a small team
- Good organisational, time & project management skills: and able to plan, prioritise & co-ordinate work under pressure
- Ability to work unsupervised and manage own workload, effective time management.
- Able to support participants through the informed consent process
- Numerate with good IT skills; competent in standard PC packages (Windows, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access)
- Proven administrative skills with attention to detail
Desirable criteria
- Relevant clinical skills e.g. Haemodynamic monitoring, venepuncture
Employer certification / accreditation badges
.png "NHS Rainbow badge")
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
- Beverley Reynolds
- Job title
- Secretary/Administrator
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01223 336806
- Additional information
If you would like the opportunity to come and visit the unit or arrange for an informal chat about the job role please do get in contact with Beverley Reynolds either by email or phone (details above).
List jobs with Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Nursing and Midwifery or all sectors