Research Nurse/ Clinical Research Practitioner Team Lead

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent UK healthcare institution is looking for a dedicated Team Lead to join the Women’s Clinical Trials team. You will manage and support the clinical trials team in delivering high-quality research and patient care. Responsibilities include leading the team, setting up clinical trials, and collaborating with various stakeholders. This role offers a supportive working environment with flexible arrangements.

Benefits

On-site facilities

Access to travel and parking support

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience in leading teams within a clinical research environment.
• Demonstrated ability to develop clinical trials and manage patient recruitment.
• Strong collaboration skills with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Women’s oncology clinical trials team.
• Set up and deliver clinical trials in collaboration with the research team.
• Line manage and provide leadership to the Women’s research team.

Job description

Overview

A Vacancy at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We have a unique opportunity for a dedicated Team Lead to join the Women's Clinical Trials team and be at the forefront of cutting-edge research within the Cambridge Cancer Trials Centre (CCTC). The post holder will work closely with the Senior Research Lead, investigators and the wider hospital support departments and associated multidisciplinary team to set up and deliver high quality clinical trials and CUH. They will lead a team recruiting and supporting patients into the Women’s oncology clinical trials portfolio, offering both complex therapies and translational research. They will line manage the Women’s team of research nurses, practitioners and data managers, providing leadership and management, and will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, such as commercial and academic trial sponsors. They will be proactively part of the wider CCTC management team supporting other team leads and being involved in projects across the department.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Women’s oncology clinical trials team (nurses, practitioners and data managers) to deliver high quality trials.
• Set up and deliver clinical trials in collaboration with the Senior Research Lead, investigators and support departments.
• Recruit and support patients into the trial portfolio, including complex therapies and translational research.
• Line manage and provide leadership and management to the Women’s team and work with internal and external stakeholders, including trial sponsors.
• Collaborate with the wider Cambridge Cancer Trials Centre management team on cross-team projects and initiatives.

Why Cambridge University Hospitals

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country, comprising Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. It offers opportunities to experience a range of specialities, development opportunities and a supportive environment with a values-based culture (Together – Safe, Kind, Excellent).

Benefits and Working Environment

• On-site facilities and access to a range of staff benefits, including travel and parking support.
• Flexible working arrangements where possible, with consideration of hours and start/finish times.

Additional Information

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities. Internal applicants on permanent contracts can apply for this post as a secondment with line manager approval. For NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough based roles, applicants identified as at risk of redundancy will be prioritised. This vacancy will close at midnight on 28 October 2025; interviews are due to be held on 14 November 2025. This advert closes on Tuesday 28 Oct 2025.

How to Apply

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces and encourage interested candidates to apply before the closing date.