Clinical Trials Research Nurse/Clinical Trials Research Practitioner

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution is seeking Clinical Trial Research Nurses to join their dynamic team in the Cambridge Cancer Trials Centre. The role involves leading research studies, recruiting and supporting patients through their treatment journeys, and working with multidisciplinary teams. Applicants should possess a nursing qualification and a passion for cancer research. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with world-class professionals while contributing to innovative cancer therapies.

Benefits

On-site leisure facilities

Subsidised parking

Reduced-cost bus travel

Colleague café with free beverages

Qualifications

• Current registration with the nursing and midwifery council.
• Experience in clinical trial management or related area.
• Strong inter-personal skills to liaise with patients and healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Lead running a portfolio of research studies.
• Approach, screen and recruit patients for trials.
• Coordinate trial patient treatment and follow-up.
• Work with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

Skills

Patient recruitment

Autonomy

Coordination

Communication

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

Clinical Trial Research Nurse

A Vacancy at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

We are currently seeking 2 Clinical Trial Research Nurses or experienced Clinical Trial Practitioners to join our ever‑growing team in the Cambridge Cancer Trials Centre (CCTC). https://www.cuh.org.uk/cancer-services/research-and-clinical-trials/cambridge-cancer-trials-centre

This is an exciting opportunity to work in the rapidly moving field of cancer research in the Rarer Cancers Team.

You will have the opportunity to work with world‑class medics in current cutting‑edge cancer therapy development.

Key Responsibilities

• Take a lead role in running a portfolio of research studies.
• Approach, screen and recruit patients for dynamic trials/studies.
• Coordinate and facilitate patients on their journey through trials, including liaising and networking with consultants, hospital research facilities and external agencies/companies regarding the effects of the trial medications.
• Divide your time between office‑based work and outpatient clinics along with specialist areas involved in facilitating clinical trials.

You will work autonomously, as well as part of a team with opportunities for personal development.

The Clinical Research Nurse will be a member of the Cambridge Cancer Trials Team. The post‑holder will work closely with the health‑care teams associated with the multidisciplinary team.

The key responsibilities are to help identify patients eligible for clinical trials; provide information and support for patients entering clinical trials; co‑ordinate trial patient treatment, assessment, follow‑up and data collection according to specific clinical trial protocols. This will include close liaison with relevant staff of departments including chemotherapy, radiotherapy, pharmacy, radiology, outpatients and inpatients, Research & Development and Ethics departments.

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. Recognised as providing ‘outstanding’ care to our patients and rated ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. 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.

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 note: Internal applicants on permanent contracts can apply for this post as a secondment. For secondments you must have the approval of your line manager before applying. If you are an internal applicant currently on a fixed‑term contract you are able to apply for this as a fixed‑term position.

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.

Application Deadline

This vacancy will close at midnight on 11 January 2026.

Interviews are due to be held on 20 January 2026.

Benefits to You

• On‑site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries.
• Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site at reduced cost.
• Free Park and Ride journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites, and the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals.
• Subsidised cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
• Hot food available 24/7 on CUH campus at a reduced cost for colleagues.
• Purpose‑created colleague‑only café with free tea and coffee, break space and private outside area.

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.

This advert closes on Sunday 11 January 2026.