Research Nurse - Hepatology
The closing date is 06 May 2026.
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Band 6 Research Nurse to support the delivery of commercial and non‑commercial clinical trials within Hepatology. You will coordinate and deliver high‑quality research participant care across the study pathway, ensuring patient safety, protocol compliance, and high‑quality data in accordance with ICH‑GCP and regulatory standards. Working closely with the multidisciplinary team, the role offers the opportunity to contribute to innovative liver research while working with a high degree of autonomy within a supportive research environment.
Main duties of the job
Deliver high‑quality clinical care to patients participating in hepatology research studies.
Coordinate and deliver commercial and non‑commercial clinical trials from set‑up to close‑out.
Screen, recruit, consent, and follow up research participants in line with study protocols and ICH‑GCP.
Undertake study‑related visits, procedures, and sample collection as required.
Collect, record, and manage accurate research data using paper and electronic data capture systems.
Act as a key point of contact for participants, investigators, sponsors, and the multidisciplinary team.
Ensure compliance with research governance, regulatory requirements, and Trust policies.
About us
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country, comprising 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 is a great place to nurse, work and live.
Our values Together – Safe, Kind, Excellent support the delivery of outstanding care. We have a fully electronic patient record system that is improving health‑care quality, transforming services, improving patient safety and clinical outcomes.
Benefits
* Comprehensive development opportunities and a wide range of benefits.
* On‑site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries.
* Reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site.
* Free Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites and the route to and from Cambridge train station.
* Subsidised cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
* 24/7 hot food available on campus at a reduced cost.
* Flexible arrangements including part‑time working, job‑share, term‑time working and flexible start and finish times.
Qualifications
* Evidence of continuous professional development.
* Post‑registration qualification in speciality or willingness to complete.
* Degree.
* Research Module.
Experience
* Relevant clinical experience at Band 5 or above.
* Experience of formal/informal teaching.
* Supervision of junior staff.
* Experience of working within multi‑disciplinary teams.
* Experience of working in a clinical research environment (e.g., clinical trials, participant recruitment and interviewing).
* Experience of coordinating REC and HRA submissions.
Knowledge
* Knowledge of clinical research infrastructure in the UK and of research‑related legislation & regulation.
* Understanding of 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.
* Capable of writing reports and presenting research related information to a wide audience.
* Competent in research/database PC packages.
Skills
* 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 collect relevant data verbally and from medical records.
* 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; able to plan, prioritise & coordinate work under pressure.
* Numerate with good IT skills; competent in standard PC packages (Windows, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access).
* Proven administrative skills with attention to detail.
* Assertiveness & perceptive counselling skills.
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.
* Ability to behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues, according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service is required to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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