Research Nurse (Fixed Term)

Professor Doctor Obi; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative initiative between a leading university and a major healthcare provider seeks a dedicated Research Nurse to enhance patient recruitment for vital clinical studies. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with patients suffering from renal and respiratory diseases, ensuring they receive the best support while contributing to groundbreaking research. The successful candidate will enjoy a collaborative environment that values autonomy and initiative, while also being part of a team dedicated to improving patient outcomes. If you are passionate about clinical research and patient care, this position is a perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Experience working with patients in clinical settings, especially in NHS.
• Knowledge of human biological sample management required.

Responsibilities

• Identify and recruit patients for clinical trials and studies.
• Coordinate sample collection and ensure timely processing.
• Collect and enter data according to protocols.

Skills

Clinical Research Experience

Excellent Communication Skills

Organizational Ability

Time Management

Patient Consent Knowledge

Education

Registered Nurse Qualification

Good Clinical Practice Certification

Job description

The CG-TIC is a new translational immunology initiative between Cambridge and GSK focused on renal and respiratory diseases. It will leverage the world-class capabilities of Cambridge and GSK, targeting diseases of high unmet medical need, with the aim of delivering impact to patients while advancing the GSK pipeline, and supporting research in Cambridge. The partnership is built around three key themes, involving the integration of patient phenotyping, understanding mechanisms of disease, and advancing oligonucleotide therapeutics.

We are seeking a motivated and self-directed Research Nurse, ideally with clinical research experience, to play a key role in identifying and recruiting patients to provide a range of samples that will underpin the work of CG-TIC. Working within the Vasculitis and Lupus clinics, the role will entail:

• Proactive identification and recruitment of eligible study and clinical trial participants from across the renal clinics.
• Provision of information to and support for patients and potential participants, ensuring that informed consent is obtained and that all necessary paperwork is in order.
• Coordination of study/trial sample collection, including venepuncture, and liaising with the relevant teams to ensure timely processing and storage.
• Data collection and entry according to recognised protocols.

The ideal candidate, who will be a Registered Nurse, will have experience in supporting clinical research, ideally with a clinical research qualification, such as in Good Clinical Practice. They will have substantial experience of working with patients and their carers within clinical areas, including experience in a relevant field within the NHS. Experience of working with patients with autoimmune disease, and particularly vasculitis and/or lupus, is desirable. Prior knowledge of how to consent patients, working with clinical and academic teams, or of human biological sample management is essential. This will be a team role, but with a degree of self-autonomy, and so an ability to work independently when required will be very useful. Excellent communication skills, organisational ability, and time management are a must.

Informal enquiries regarding this position are strongly encouraged: contact Prof. Eoin McKinney [e-mail]

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 2 years in the first instance.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check (enhanced with adults' barred list). This appointment also requires NMC Registration and a Research Passport application.

We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working or other flexible working arrangements.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click the 'Apply' button above.

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 Research 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 Allied Health Professionals 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.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

£37,174 to £45,413 per annum