NIHR CRF Clinical Research Nurse

Job summary

Do you have excellent clinical and interpersonal skills? The Cambridge Clinical Research Centre are looking for an experienced and motivated Registered Nurse with a strong interest or background in research to join the team.

Do you want to support clinical studies that could shape the future of medical treatment? Would you like to develop your leadership skills whilst coordinating clinical research across a variety of specialties including: Neurosciences, Oncology, Haematology, Metabolic, Paediatric and Maternal Health.

If so we would like to hear from you.

Please contact Maria Vivien Mendoza on [email protected] or Erika Muhi on [email protected] to arrange an informal chat to find out more about the Cambridge Clinical Research Centre

Main duties of the job

The post holder is responsible for the provision of high quality, patient focused clinical research for the CCRC

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 and study team member.

To be responsible for the co-ordination of research studies within the CCRC on a day-to-day basis and provide specialist research skills and clinical care for participants while working with the CCRC staff alongside with the study team.

To assist the Senior Nurse in the overall management of the unit. To act as Study Link Co-coordinator ensuring the safe and efficient running of research studies within the facility and maintaining a safe and high standard of participant care. This post involves shift patterns, including internal rotation onto night duty to ensure 24 hour cover if required (including bank holidays).

About us

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?

o Our values and reputation for outstanding careo Opportunities to experience a range of specialitieso Career and development opportunitieso Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support teamo Research experience and opportunitieso Lovely location and quality of lifeo Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air)

Job responsibilities

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

Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:- applied for a Graduate visa- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment

This vacancy will close at midnight on 31 Aug 2026

Interviews are due to be held on 10 Sep 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 caf, 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

• Registered nurse, registered in NMC
• Evidence of continuous professional development

Desirable

• Research module/qualification
• Studying at degree level
• Teaching qualification

Experience

Essential

• Band 5 or equivalent clinical experience
• Experience of shift coordination
• Critical/acute care background
• Oncology/Chemotherapy skills (SACT Trained)

Desirable

• Experience in delivering monoclonal infusions to non-oncology patients
• SACT Assessor skill
• Clinical research experience
• NHS experience

Knowledge

Essential

• Good theoretical and practical knowledge of nursing within the clinical area
• 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

Desirable

• Awareness of risk management procedure
• An understanding of the professional nursing agenda
• Knowledge of GCP
• Capable of writing reports and of presenting research related information to a wide audience
• Competent in research/database PC packages

Skills

Essential

• Proven verbal and written communication
• Experience of administration of chemotherapy/monoclonal treatment
• Cannulation/venepuncture
• Ability to take initiative when required and liaise with the appropriate manager/bleep holder
• Maintenance of confidentiality
• Identify problems and recommend solutions
• Excellent time management
• Ability to plan, organise and prioritise workload
• Awareness and respect for colleagues', patients', relatives' cultural and emotional needs
• Able to remain calm and work effectively in pressured situations
• Willingness to adapt to change as the organisation develops

Desirable

• Assertiveness/perceptive counselling skills
• Leadership Skills
• Haematology experience
• Ability to achieve competency in Trust computer systems
• Ability to induct and orientate new staff to clinical area and to identify the key learning needs of less experienced staff
• Practical skills teaching
• Able to demonstrate practical application of health and safety in relation to acuity and patient/nurse ratio
• Effective management of equipment and resources