Clinical Research Nurse | Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional health authority is seeking a part-time research nurse to support clinical trials and studies at the Cavell Centre in Peterborough. This 12-month fixed-term role involves coordinating patient care, conducting assessments, and managing study protocols across the Cambridge and Peterborough area. Candidates must have a full UK driving licence and be able to travel independently. The position emphasizes high standards of governance and patient experience, contributing significantly to mental health and community health initiatives.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Ability to meet strict time deadlines.
• Experience working in clinical trials or similar roles.

Responsibilities

• Identify potential participants for studies and clinical trials.
• Administer treatments and medications in clinical trials.
• Ensure accurate completion of study-related activities.
• Facilitate delivery of study procedures according to protocols.

Skills

Cognitive assessments

Psychological assessments

ECGs

Phlebotomy

Patient care coordination

Job description

About the role

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 part‑time 22.5 hours per week, 12‑month fixed‑term contract post. The post has been specifically designed to be based at the Cavell Centre, offering research delivery support to CPFT service users and staff in the north of the county out of the newly initiated research facility at the Cavell Centre. The primary base will therefore be the Cavell Centre, Peterborough, with an expectation to provide support at the Windsor Research Unit (Fulbourn hospital, Cambridge) on a business‑needs basis. The post holder will be responsible for the day‑to‑day running of studies and 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 coordinate patient care during research studies with responsibility for conducting clinical activities, 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 through education and training.

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 and empowering 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Deliver and promote clinical trials and other research studies within the trust.
• Ensure day‑to‑day practice reflects the highest standards of governance, clinical effectiveness, safety and patient experience.
• 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.
• Safely administer all treatments and medications within the context of a clinical trial.
• 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.
• 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.
• Take and process blood samples required and ensure safe and appropriate storage of specimens.
• Maintain accurate patient records and ensure all relevant information is documented within the patients’ medical notes and study source documentation.
• Support carers through the study process, ensuring those involved are well informed.
• Facilitate delivery of the study procedures in line with the study protocol and ensure that all travel arrangements, hotels etc. are organised for study participants in advance of their arrival.

Requirements

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. Public transport cannot be used for this role as it does not allow you to meet service needs. Please confirm in your application that you meet the specified criteria.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Closing Date

This advert closes on Wednesday 3 Dec 2025.