Research Project Manager | Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a full-time Programme Manager to enhance patient care for prostate cancer. This role involves managing data and resources, leading research projects, and overseeing technical operations. Applicants should be committed to improving outcomes for patients. Benefits include developmental opportunities and flexible working arrangements. Closing date for applications is 6 November 2025, with interviews on 14 November 2025.

Benefits

Development opportunities

On-site leisure facilities

Subsidised parking

Flexible working arrangements

Responsibilities

• Acquire and provide data for the prostate research programme.
• Assist in bio-resource management and specimen handling.
• Lead liaison on prostate cancer research projects.
• Oversee technical running of allied resources.
• Manage the DIAMOND database and IT support.

Job description

Programme Manager – Prostate Cancer Research Programme

We are seeking a full‑time Programme Manager to work within the Cambridge Prostate Cancer Research and Clinical Trials Group to assist in their scientific efforts to improve the care and outcome of patients with prostate cancer.

Responsibilities

• Acquire and provide the data, specimen and database handling administration and management requirements of the programme as it pertains to the prostate research programme for specific projects.
• Assist in bio‑resource management, data acquisition and entry, specimen handling and preparation and all associated database aspects.
• Lead and act as the key liaison on prostate cancer research projects that the group is originating or collaborating on.
• Oversee maintenance and technical running of allied resources, including freezers and warranties, freezer space and location recording, and assist in correct storage and retrieval of samples.
• Manage and oversee the DIAMOND database and allied IT support for any other clinical and/or database within the programme.

Our Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and more than 1,100 beds, the Trust focuses on delivering a quality service for patients, staff and partners. Recognised for providing ‘outstanding’ care, CUH is rated ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commissioner.

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community. Application is welcome from all, irrespective of age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, maternity or socio‑economic background.

Benefits to You

Benefits include development opportunities, on‑site leisure facilities, a shopping concourse, day nurseries, reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel, free Park and Ride bus journeys, subsidised parking, 24/7 hot food on campus, staff break spaces and flexible working arrangements. Flexible hours, part‑time, job‑share and term‑time options are also available.

Applications from the Armed Forces are welcomed.

Application Information

The advertised position will close on midnight 6 November 2025, with interviews scheduled for 14 November 2025. Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack for detailed duties and responsibilities.