Clinical Research Assistant | Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Cambridge is seeking a Clinical Research Assistant to support a specialist metabolic research unit. You will perform body composition measurements, assist with phlebotomy, and care for participants involved in research studies. The role offers flexible work-life balance, development opportunities, and various benefits to support employees' well-being.

Benefits

On-site leisure facilities

Flexible working arrangements

Subsidised transport options

Qualifications

• Support the metabolic research team in caring for patients and volunteers.
• Perform body composition measurements and energy assessments.
• Handle samples and assist with diet-related studies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct phlebotomy and record vital signs for research participants.
• Provide technical support for the NIHR CRF.
• Care for patients and volunteers involved in research studies.

Skills

Body composition measurements

Phlebotomy

Recording vital signs

Energy expenditure assessment

Job description

Overview

Are you interested in working in research? Do you want to learn new skills to support clinical studies that could shape the future of medical treatment? We have an exciting opportunity for a band 3 Clinical Research Assistant to work within our specialist metabolic research unit. You will be supporting the metabolic research team to care for patients and healthy volunteers recruited to research studies. Supporting non-commercial and commercial studies in a variety of areas, including metabolic, Bioresource volunteers, paediatric and maternal health.

Responsibilities

• Body composition measurements, energy expenditure assessment, phlebotomy, recording vital signs, ECG, sample processing and food handling.
• Provide technical research support to the NIHR CRF. This will include performing a range of specific measurements of research participants, sample handling and assisting with food handling of study specific diets.
• Support the metabolic research unit and care for patients and healthy volunteers recruited to research studies.
• Informal visit for discussion of the opportunity; contact Dr Laura Watson, Metabolic Physiologist, for more information.

About the Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people – patients, staff and partners. CUH’s values – Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent – are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people’s age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.

Additional information

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

Please be aware that the salary threshold required for a certificate of sponsorship to be granted is above the starting point of the Agenda for Change band for this role. Therefore those that are new to the NHS may not reach the minimum salary threshold required to obtain a certificate of sponsorship.

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 8th October 2025. Interviews are due to be held on 16th & 17th October 2025.

Benefits

Benefits to you: We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. There are subsidised transport options and on-site facilities to support good working days. CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance with flexible arrangements where possible.