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Salary for this role£39,959 – £48,117 a year
Health and Care route minimum£25,000 a year
Pay basisNational pay scales (NHS bands)
This occupation falls under the Health and Care Worker route. Salaries set by national pay scales (NHS bands) at or above the relevant band rate typically meet the occupation's requirement.
Closest occupation match: SOC 2237, Other registered nursing professionals. Pay for this occupation is set by national pay scales (NHS bands), so no single Home Office going rate applies.
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Role description
Job summary
Do you have excellent clinical and interpersonal skills? The Cambridge Clinical Research Centre are looking for an experienced and motivated Registered Nurse with a strong interest or background in research to join the team.
Do you want to support clinical studies that could shape the future of medical treatment? Would you like to develop your leadership skills whilst coordinating clinical research across a variety of specialties including: Neurosciences, Oncology, Haematology, Metabolic, Paediatric and Maternal Health?
If so we would like to hear from you.
Please contact Lorinda Pickup via Lorinda.Pickup1@nhs.net to arrange an informal chat to find out more about the Cambridge Clinical Research Centre
Main duties of the job
The post holder is responsible for the provision of high quality, patient focused clinical research for the CCRC
Developing and implementing 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.
Responsible for providing specialist advice and support to, and liaising with other staff and study team member.
To be responsible for the co-ordination of research studies within the CCRC on a day-to-day basis and provide specialist research skills and clinical care for participants while working with the CCRC staff alongside with the study team.
To assist the Senior Nurse in the overall management of the unit. To act as Study Link Co-coordinator ensuring the safe and efficient running of research studies within the facility and maintaining a safe and high standard of participant care. This post involves shift patterns, including internal rotation onto night duty to ensure 24 hour cover if required (including bank holidays).
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)
Details
Date posted
23 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year
pa pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time,
Flexible working
Reference number
180-R&D-267266
Job locations
Cambridge Clinical Research Centre
Keith Day Road
Cambridge
CB2 0SL
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 15th November 2026.
Interviews are due to be held on 26th November 2026.
All appointments with a start date on or after 1 October 2026 will be subject to a 12-week probationary period. This provides a structured and supportive period to help you settle into your role, with regular reviews and feedback.
As there is a 12-week probationary period, successful candidates are expected to have the Right to Work for a period of at least 6 months from the proposed start date. Immigration and Right to Work status will be discussed with successful candidates at conditional offer. CUH will not offer sponsorship to candidates that have applied for a fee waiver.
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
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
Essential
NMC Registered Paediatric nurse
Evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
Research module/qualification
Studying at degree level
Teaching skills
Experience
Essential
Relevant clinical experience at Band 5 or above for minimum of 3 years
Experience of shift coordination
Acute care background
Desirable
Clinical research experience
Experience in delivering monoclonal infusions to non- oncology/oncology patients
NHS experience
Knowledge
Essential
Good theoretical and practical knowledge of nursing within the clinical area
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
Desirable
Awareness of risk management procedure
An understanding of the professional nursing agenda
Knowledge of GCP; possess current GCP Certificate
Capable of writing reports and of presenting research related information to a wide audience
Competent in research/database PC packages
Skills
Essential
Proven verbal and written communication skills with all members of the healthcare team, colleagues, patients and relatives
IV and Oral drug competencies
IV pump training
Paediatric Intermediate Life Support
Maintenance of confidentiality
Identify problems and recommend solutions
Time management
Ability to plan, organise and prioritise workload
Awareness and respect for colleagues', patients', relatives' cultural and emotional needs
Able to remain calm and work effectively in pressured situations
Willingness to adapt to change as the organisation develops
Ability to achieve competency in Trust computer systems
Ability to induct and orientate new staff to clinical area and to identify the key learning needs of less experienced staff
Practical skills teaching
Able to demonstrate practical application of health and safety in relation to acuity and patient/nurse ratio
Effective management of equipment and resources
Additional Requirements
Essential
Willingness to undertake training related to the job
Computer literate
Able to work a range of shifts: nights, weekends and bank holiday
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.
Interested? Apply while it's open.Closes 15 November · Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has 15 other sponsored roles if this one goes.