Clinical Research Nurse

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a full-time Clinical Research Nurse in Cambridge to manage research studies and coordinate patient care. The role requires the nurse to perform clinical assessments, maintain patient records, and work with various stakeholders in the research team. Candidates must have a Nursing Degree, be an NMC Registered Nurse, and possess experience in clinical research. A full UK driving license is necessary for this position, as it involves travel around the region.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with NMC registration.
• Experience as a research nurse working in clinical trials.
• Knowledge of Mental Capacity Act.

Responsibilities

• Identify and recruit participants for studies.
• Perform clinical assessments and maintain patient records.
• Manage treatment toxicity and report adverse events.

Skills

Cognitive assessments

Venepuncture

Patient recruitment

Clinical trial protocols

Education

Nursing Degree

NMC Registered Nurse

ICH GCP Training

Job description

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Research Nurse

The closing date is 07 January 2026

This post is part of a growing team of research nurses and practitioners working in the research and development (R&D) team at CPFT. This is a full-time 37.5 hours per week, 3-year fixed-term contract.

The post holder will be responsible for the set up and day to day running of studies and complex clinical trials across Cambridge and Peterborough. These studies will cover four specialities: Mental health, Dementia, Physical health/community and rare diseases.

The post holder will be coordinating patient care during research studies with responsibility for conducting clinical activities as well as education and monitoring of study subjects through care pathways. The post holder will support more junior clinical research nurses/ clinical research practitioners, assisting them to develop their clinical research skills thorough education and training.

The primary base will be the Windsor Research Unit (Fulbourn hospital, Cambridge) with an expectation to provide support at the Cavell Centre, Peterborough on a business needs basis.

Main duties of the job

To identify potential participants from clinical services, community services, university and NHS databases, specialist clinics, third sector organisations, schools and other access routes, for RDN portfolio studies and clinical trials.

To work with the clinical teams to map the patient pathway for specific trials, performing cognitive assessments, psychological assessments, ECGs, physical examination and phlebotomy and associated processing.

To undertake all aspects of the study protocol and research pathway, including obtaining informed consent, performing all assessments and cognitive testing and aspects of physical examination, and arranging and undertaking follow-ups.

To take and process blood samples required and ensure safe and appropriate storage of specimens.

To maintain accurate patient records and ensure all relevant information is documented within the patients\' medical notes and study source documentation.

To support carers through the study process, ensuring those involved are well informed.

About us

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health and social care organisation dedicated to providing high-quality care with compassion to improve the health and wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting andempowering them to lead a fulfilling life.

Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services, not only via inpatient and primary care settings, but also within the community. These services include children\'s, adult and older people\'s mental health, forensic and specialist mental health, learning disabilities, primary care and liaison psychiatry, substance misuse, social care, research and development.

To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high-calibre candidates who share our vision and values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including people with long term conditions and members of our ethnic minority and LGBTQ+ communities.

Please be advised we reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date should we receive sufficient applications.

Regrettably, we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles. If you apply for a role that we cannot offer sponsorship for, unfortunately, your application form will be rejected from the process.

For further information on CPFT, please visit our website at www.cpft.nhs.uk

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities.

• To provide ongoing support, advice and information to patients/volunteers regarding their participation in clinical research in order to obtain effective informed consent. Liaise with patients, relatives and carers on all aspects of research activity.
• To deliver and promote clinical trials and other research studies within the trust.
• To ensure day to day practice reflects the highest standards of governance, clinical effectiveness, safety and patient experience.
• To work collaboratively with other colleagues to ensure all studies are delivered on time and target and are delivered in accordance with the requirements of the study protocol.
• To safely administer all treatments and medications within the context of a clinical trial.
• To be responsible for accurate and timely completion of case report forms (CRFs). Accurate and timely completion of all study-related activities, electronically and/or in paper format.
• To contribute to identification, management, and reduction of risk. To monitor treatment toxicity/side effects and ensure appropriate clinical response as required by the protocol.
• Contribute to the development of clinical and research policies, Standard Operating Procedures. To record and report adverse events that occur whilst the patient is in the clinical trial to the relevant personnel and act as required by the protocol. To immediately report, using the appropriate procedures, Serious Adverse Events (SAEs) and Suspected Unexpected Serious Adverse Reactions (SUSARs).

Please note for this role you will be required to travel independently around the county meeting strict time deadlines. You will need to hold a full UK driving licence and have use of a vehicle. You cannot use public transport for this role as this is not a reliable form of transport and will not allow you to meet service needs. Please confirm in your application that you meet the specified criteria.

*DVLA have a number of reciprocal arrangements with overseas countries, for further information please visit the DVLA website

Person Specification

• NMC Registered Nurse
• ICH GCP Training
• Nursing Degree

Experience

• Experience as a research nurse working in a clinical research environment
• Experience in setup and delivery of Clinical Trials of an Investigational Medicinal Product (CTIMP)
• Experience of recruiting to research studies including clinical trials in a healthcare setting
• Experience of working with people with mental health conditions and dementia.

Skills & Abilities

• Experience in performing cognitive assessments
• Ability to critically read a research study protocol, understand the methodology and its practical application
• Ability to engage and recruit patients into clinical trials.
• Pertinent clinical skills including venepuncture
• Ability to work under own initiative.
• Able to format reports and presentations
• Experience of performing Mental Capacity assessments
• Experience in conducting supervision and appraisals
• Knowledge of recent NHS legislation and recommendations in research
• Knowledge of Research Governance Framework and Good Clinical Practice Guidelines
• Understanding of the needs and capabilities of people with dementia, neurodegenerative disorders and mental health conditions
• Good working knowledge of Mental Capacity Act

Other

• Dedicated to high quality patient care
• Flexibility and reliability
• Energy/drive, enthusiasm and tenacity
• Good standards of written and verbal communication
• Ability to travel independently (many research visits will take place in patients\' homes or off site) and attend conferences / training away from home.

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.

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust