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Research Nurse - Respiratory and Cardiovascular Studies
The closing date is 01 September 2025
We are looking for a self-motivated, hardworking individual with a passion for research to join our dynamic team.
The role will be based within the Division of Experimental Medicine and Immunotherapeutics (EMIT), Department of Medicine, based on Level 6, Addenbrooke's Centre for Clinical Investigation.
You will be responsible for the provision of high quality, patient focused NIHS Portfolio Clinical research studies, investigating respiratory and cardiovascular studies.You will need to able to work independently and as part of a team, have good communication skills to provide specialist advice and support to and liaising with other staff members and organisation.Informal visits to the unit are welcomed.
Main duties of the job
To predominantly help to recruit and deliver to NIHR respiratory studies.
To undertake the day-to-day responsibility for identifying eligible clinical research participants.
To run projects and undertake research assessments.
To provide information and support to patients/participants, undertake study recruitment and consent, co-ordination of study treatment/ interventions, asses, develop and implement 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
To participate in patient and public involvement and engagement activities, as required, and be responsible for providing specialist advice and support to, and liaising with other staff members and organisations.
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.
Please note:- Internal applicants on permanent contracts can only apply for this post as a secondment and must have the approval of your current line manager before applying. If you are internal applicant currently on a fixed term contract you are able to apply for this as a fixed term position.
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- or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment
For NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough based roles, all applicants from NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough who have identified that they are at risk of redundancy will be prioritised over those not at risk. However, interviews cannot be guaranteed.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 1 September 2025
Interviews are due to be held on 16 September 2025
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
* Evidence of continuous professional development
* Post registration qualification in speciality or willingness to complete
* Degree
* Research Module
* Certificate in Clinical Research
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 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
* Knowledge of the role of the clinical research nurse; understanding the issues/process of gaining informed consent.
* Basic knowledge of research method
* Capable of writing reports and of presenting research related information to a wide audience
* Competent in research/database PC packages
* Awareness of Trust/National strategies/initiatives in NIHR/R&D
* IT 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.
* Able to support participants through the informed consent process
* Ability to lead, motivate and develop junior staff
* Good organisational, time & project management skills: and able to plan, prioritise & co-ordinate work under pressure
* Have proven administrative skills with good attention to detail and also be numerate with good IT skills; competent in standard PC packages (Windows, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access)
* Assertiveness/perceptive counselling skills
* Relevant clinical skills e.g. Haemodynamic monitoring, ECG.
* Obtaining skills through training and supervision in arterial cannulation may be required.
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.
* The ability to 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 as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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