Research Nurse (Fixed Term)

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; Sur place; GBP 36 000 - 48 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

University of Cambridge is seeking a Research Nurse for the UK Hub for Predictive and AI-Enabled Human Disease Models, based at the Cambridge Stem Cell Institute. The role involves supporting clinic patients, recruiting participants, and collaborating with nursing, medical, surgical and research teams across the UK.

The post includes PPIE activities and requires current NMC registration, plus the ability to communicate research themes to potential donors.

Qualifications

• First degree in a relevant discipline.
• Current NMC registration for nursing or midwifery.
• Experience of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) principles.
• Ability to communicate research themes to potential donors.

Responsabilités

• Support clinic patients and recruit research participants.
• Work closely with nursing, medical, surgical and research teams.
• Interact with Hub teams from across the UK.
• Involvement in Patient & Public Involvement & Engagement (PPIE) activities.

Connaissances

NMC registration

GCP principles

Stakeholder engagement

Recruitment of participants

Communications

Formation

First degree in relevant discipline

Description du poste

The UK Hub for Predictive and AI-Enabled Human Disease Models is a UK national research initiative funded by the MRC, which will translate academic New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) into validated, industry-ready systems. The Hub brings together leading scientists, clinicians and commercial organisations to drive advances for national benefit. The Hub is based in the Cambridge Stem Cell Institute (CSCI). The role of Research Nurse will be integral to a Hub team established to accelerate the development, validation and adoption of predictive human disease models for biomedical research, drug discovery and experimental medicine.We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with the drive and initiative to work across the diverse responsibilities of the role, that will include supporting clinic patients, recruiting research participants, working closely with nursing/medical/surgical and research teams and interacting with Hub teams from around the UK. The role will also be involved in Patient & Public Involvement & Engagement (PPIE) activities.The role holder will work between the University and Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and hold an Honorary Contract with the NHS Trust. The successful candidate will hold a first degree in a relevant discipline, and have a current NMC registration, for nursing or midwifery. They will have experience of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) principles and an understanding and communicating research themes to potential donors. They will be comfortable operating in a fast-paced academic environment and able to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders including researchers, patients and families, clinicians, funders, and external partners. This is an opportunity to contribute directly to a programme aiming to transform outcomes for patients. The role offers significant scope to shape how a research centre operates, connects, and grows, both within Cambridge and internationally.Full-time (1.0 FTE; change to part time and flexible working arrangements available);Fixed term until 31 March 2030 (in the first instance)Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. This appointment also requires NMC Registration and an Honorary Clinical Contract.This is an integrated appointment between the University and Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (\"NHS Trust\"). You will therefore also be issued with an Honorary Clinical Contract by the NHS Trust. You should be aware that if your contract with the NHS Trust is terminated your employment with the University will be terminated, and vice versa.Please ensure that you upload a covering letter, CV and a completed Additional Information for Clinical Researchers form in the Upload section of the online application. If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application.Please include details of your referees, including email address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager.Closing Date: 20/10/2026Please quote reference PS51189 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.Apply online