An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Research Team at Cambridgeshire Community Service (CCS) NHS Trust. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Research Assistant, to support research activity and culture.
The post is fixed term until 31st March 2026
If we receive a high number of applications, we reserve the right to close this vacancy at any point after 19th June.
This fixed term post is to support the Trust Research Team in contributing to the facilitation of the adoption of research studies which are currently on the National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) portfolio into clinical areas throughout the Trust and in the support and promotion of other research opportunities including helping with the continuation of developing the research culture.
The aim of the role is primarily to support the research team to help clinical services to participate in all relevant NIHR Portfolio Studies, to support the development of the research culture and assist with the readiness of services to deliver Clinical Trials of Investigational Medicinal Products (CTIMPS). The post holder is also likely to collaborate with other academic institutions and research networks such as the Regional Research Delivery Network (RRDN EoE).
The applicant may be a newly qualified nurse or AHP or already working within a clinical area and wish to have more dedicated time to increasing and supporting the adoption of research within their specialism but must be able to also be part of the research team to help contribute to research activities outside of their clinical role.
Rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission, we are proud to provide high quality innovative services across most of the east of England that enable people to receive care closer to home and live healthier lives.
There’s one reason why our services are outstanding – and that’s our amazing staff who, for the seventh year running, rated us incredibly highly in the national staff survey.
If you share our passion for innovative and high-quality care delivery, then please submit your application and join us on our exciting journey as a leading-edge specialist community provider. All are welcome to apply and our promise to you is a culture which prioritises staff engagement and development.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Samantha Nunn Job title: MRes, Research Facilitator Email address: Samantha.nunn@nhs.net
or; Paula Waddingham PhD, Research Manager:
paula.waddingham@nhs.net
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