Research Nurse/Practitioner
The closing date is 25 May 2026.
We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Registered Nurse or Clinical Research Practitioner with relevant qualifications to join the Haematology Trials Team in the Cambridge Cancer Trials Centre (CCTC) at Addenbrooke’s Hospital. The role involves collaborating with teams across the hospital and with researchers from other NHS Trusts, universities and industry partners worldwide. You will join a very successful research team that has recruited patients to more than 40 clinical trials, including CTIMPs, observational studies and commercially‑led research. This offers an exciting opportunity to drive innovation, improve patient care, elevate diagnostics and refine treatments, test new technologies and contribute to advancing medical knowledge.
In the Haematology research team you will support a collaborative approach to improving patient outcomes, particularly in Multiple Myeloma – a rising commercial driver for Bispecific and Trispecific treatments for a persistently incurable blood cancer.
Main duties of the job
MDT working is key to identifying and recruiting patients to clinical trials. Exceptional interpersonal skills with both patients and colleagues are essential. The role requires a dynamic individual who can work autonomously with colleagues in the outpatients setting and on the Malignant Haematology wards, recruiting and coordinating patients for novel agents and the necessary pharmacokinetics blood sampling.
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities. The role involves:
* Identifying eligible clinical research participants
* Providing information and support to patients/participants, study recruitment and consent
* Co‑ordinating study treatment/interventions
* Assessing, developing and implementing specialist nursing and clinical care and data collection according to study protocols, ICH Good Clinical Practice, EU Clinical Trials legislation and the NHS research governance framework
* Providing specialist advice and support to other staff
* Building relationships across the CCTC and Haematology discipline, including admitting specialties and Clinical Nurse Specialist teams, to maximise referrals and recruitment
* Taking ownership of study management for specific clinical trials, liaising with Sponsors, Chief and Principal Investigators and delivering training to clinical staff
Person Specification
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 co‑ordinating REC and HRA submissions
Knowledge
* Knowledge of clinical research infrastructure in the UK and 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; 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 colleague 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 work independently and work effectively within multi‑disciplinary teams and 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 & project management skills; able to plan, prioritise & co‑ordinate 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
* Assertive/perceptive counselling skills
* Leadership skills
Additional Requirements
* 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
* Understand and 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 requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
For more information or enquiries, please contact Lee Mynott at 348 450.
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