Applications are invited to apply for a Research Nurse position within an established translational research programme headed by Dr Massimiliano di Pietro and Professor Rebecca Fitzgerald, focusing on patients with the pre-cancerous conditions of the upper GI tract with a goal to improve diagnosis and management of patients with cancer. For more information visit https://www.earlycancer.cam.ac.uk/professor-rebecca-fitzgerald https://www.earlycancer.cam.ac.uk/dr-massimiliano-di-pietro The specific purpose of this role will be to support research studies being conducted by the team of Dr Massimiliano di Pietro and Professor Rebecca Fitzgerald OBE to find better ways of detecting oesophageal and gastric cancer at an earlier stage. Our team has a long track record of pioneering research in this area that has led to new tests, including the Cytosponge, and changes in guidelines that have been adopted nationally and internationally. We also work closely with colleagues in physics, surgery and medical genetics. The role is an active nursing role with direct patient contact with a particular emphasis on recruitment, sample collection, data entry and study co-ordination. The post holder will work within an established team of clinicians, researchers, research nurses and administrators. The successful candidate should have significant post-registration clinical experience and previous research experience in commercial and/or non-commercial clinical trials. Previous study coordinator and endoscopy nurse experience is desirable. Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 2 years in the first instance. Closing date: 23rd July 2025 Interview dates: 31st July 2025 or 1st August 2025 Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check (enhanced with adults' barred list). This appointment also requires NMC Registration, a Research Passport application and an Honorary Clinical Contract. Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online. This is an integrated appointment between the University and Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust ("NHS Trust"). You will therefore also be issued with an Honorary Clinical Contract by the NHS Trust. You should be aware that if your contract with the NHS Trust is terminated your employment with the University will be terminated, and vice versa. Please ensure that you upload a covering letter, CV and a completed Additional Information for Clinical Researchers form in the Upload section of the online application. If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application. Please include details of your referees, including email address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager. Please quote reference RD46641 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy. The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. Further information Further Particulars RD46641 Research Nurse - Additional Information Apply online