Research Nurse for NIHR Clinical Trials

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Research Nurse/Practitioner to join the adult Research Delivery Team in supporting the NIHR portfolio across CUH campus. You will identify eligible participants, provide trial information, recruit, and coordinate treatment, assessment and data collection.

The role requires phlebotomy, ECG and lab skills in line with study protocols, with formal training and mentorship provided.

Qualifications

• Registered with NMC (RN1/RN2/RN7 or RNA) or NIHR CRP accreditation.
• Professional adult nursing degree or equivalent experience.
• Evidence of continuous professional development.
• Teaching and/or mentorship qualification.

Responsibilities

• Identify eligible patients for clinical trials.
• Provide information and support to participants entering clinical trials.
• Recruit patients to clinical trials using trial eligibility criteria.
• Coordinate trial patient treatment, assessment, follow-up and data collection.
• Perform phlebotomy, ECG and laboratory tasks as per study protocols.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Initiative

Teamwork

Numeracy

IT skills

Confidentiality

Teaching & mentoring

Venepuncture

ECG skills

Phlebotomy

GCP understanding

Research interest

NMC registration

Education

NMC registered

Nursing degree or equivalent

CPD/mentorship qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Job description

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Research Nurse/Practitioner to join the adult Research Delivery Team in supporting the NIHR portfolio across CUH campus. You will identify eligible participants, provide trial information, recruit, and coordinate treatment, assessment and data collection.

The role requires phlebotomy, ECG and lab skills in line with study protocols, with formal training and mentorship provided.