Senior Research Nurse Emergency Department

NHS; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking an experienced individual to lead a team of research nurses in the Emergency Department. This role involves managing NIHR portfolio studies and enhancing research culture within the department. Candidates should possess a strong clinical background in Emergency Medicine and prior research experience. Opportunities for professional growth, including mentoring and teaching, are integral to this position. The contract type is fixed term and offers a competitive salary.

Benefits

Opportunities for career development

Preceptorship and mentoring programmes

Friendly community feel on campus

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse educated to Degree level or willingness to undertake.
• Evidence of recent continuous professional development.
• Significant relevant experience in the ED.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of research nurses in the Emergency Department.
• Set up and manage NIHR portfolio studies.
• Promote ED research within the region.

Skills

Good verbal and written communication skills

Adaptable to changing situations due workload

Leadership skills

Competent in the use of standard PC packages

Effective interpersonal skills

Education

Registered Nurse educated to Degree level

Tools

MS Excel

MS Access

Job description

Job Summary

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a team of research nurses in our Emergency Department (ED). The role is fully funded by the RDN and is part of a highly successful research community within the department covering a broad range of specialties.

You must have an extensive ED clinical background plus a minimum of two years of research experience at Band 6 in both commercial and non-commercial interventional portfolio studies and be confident in their set up, effective delivery and performance management. You will lead a team of highly motivated research nurses, a coordinator and admin support and there will shortly be a dedicated area for research within the department. There will be opportunities for professional development in mentoring, budget management, teaching, presenting and other personal objectives you may have.

This team has been highly successful in establishing a culture of research within the department and is supported by the RDN Specialty Group Lead who is based in the ED. They perform to a high level when meeting NIHR targets for commercial and non commercial research and lead on research events for the region to promote engagement.

PLEASE NOTE: Interviews will be face to face and you will be asked to give a 10 minute presentation.

Main duties of the job

• Team leadership
• Set up and effective management of NIHR portfolio studies
• Recruitment to NIHR portfolio studies
• Performance management of NIHR portfolio studies
• Teaching and mentoring
• Collaborative working across the biomedical campus
• Promotion of ED research within the East of England region
• Communication and contribution to regional and national projects

About us

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country. It comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. We provide accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge and regional and national specialist services. It’s a great place to nurse, work and live.

You will work on a vibrant hospital campus with a friendly community feel; we have excellent facilities to practise your skills and abilities to support your career pathway and development. Our values of Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent support the delivery of outstanding care. We have a fully electronic patient record system that is improving health-care quality; this is transforming services, improving patient safety and clinical outcomes.

Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?

• Our values and reputation for outstanding care
• Opportunities to experience a range of specialities
• Career and development opportunities
• Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team
• Research experience and opportunities
• Lovely location and quality of life
• Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air)

Person Specification

Qualifications (Essential)

• Registered Nurse educated to Degree level or willingness to undertake
• Evidence of recent continuous professional development
• Current NIHR GCP and Valid Informed Consent certificates

Qualifications (Desirable)

• Masters Degree
• Teaching qualification
• CPD Research Modules / further training eg NIHR
• CREATE course
• Post registration qualification in specialist area

Experience (Essential)

• Significant relevant experience in the ED and ability to demonstrate expert nursing skills
• Experience of leading nursing teams
• Previous experience of nursing within a research environment
• Accountability for own practice
• Experience of commercial NIHR portfolio set up and delivery

Experience (Desirable)

• Experience of formal/informal teaching
• Experience of presenting on a research topic

Knowledge (Essential)

• Knowledge of clinical research infrastructure in the UK and DHSC initiatives, relevant Research Governance legislation & regulations
• Understanding of evidence-based practice
• Understanding of Clinical Governance
• Understanding of the requirements of Good Clinical Practice & possession of GCP Certificate
• Knowledge of the role of the clinical research nurse and principles of informed consent for participation in research including adults lacking capacity regulations
• Knowledge of health research methodology

Skills (Essential)

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Capable of working as an integral member of a small team
• Adaptable to changing situations due workload and colleagues' needs
• Ability to undertake teaching of staff and patients
• Leadership skills
• Ability to work unsupervised and manage own workload; effective time-management
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Commitment to multidisciplinary working
• Demonstrate analytical and judgement skills
• Ability to quickly appraise situation and act accordingly
• Competent in the use of standard PC packages (Windows, MS Excel, Access etc)

Skills (Desirable)

• Advanced Communication Skills
• Presentation skills
• Ability to initiate own research

Additional Requirements (Essential)

• To act in a professional manner at all times in accordance with NMC Code of Conduct
• Capable of developing liaisons with other practice areas/academic institutions
• The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent

Additional Requirements (Desirable)

• Knowledge of broader issues related to specialty - political and Trust

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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UK Registration

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Employer details

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Addenbrooke's Hospital - Division R&D

Hills Rd Cambridge

Cambridge CB2 0QQ

Employer's website

https://www.cuh.nhs.uk

Job details

Date posted: 19 December 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: 7

Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 a year pro rata

Contract: Fixed term (12 months)

Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number: 180-RD-257308

Job location: Addenbrookes Hospital - Division R&D, Hills Rd Cambridge, Cambridge CB2 0QQ