Senior Research Nurse Emergency Department | Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare trust in Cambridge is seeking a dedicated individual to lead a team of research nurses in the Emergency Department. This role requires a strong background in clinical emergency care, coupled with substantial research experience. You will be responsible for the management of various research studies and will promote the culture of research within the department. The role offers significant professional development opportunities and requires effective leadership skills.

Benefits

On-site leisure facilities

Subsidised parking

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have an extensive ED clinical background.
• Minimum of two years research experience at Band 6.
• Proficient in setting up and delivering NIHR portfolio studies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage NIHR portfolio studies.
• Responsible for recruitment and performance management.
• Promote ED research within the East of England.

Skills

ED clinical background

Research experience

Team leadership

Teaching and mentoring

Performance management

Education

At least two years of research experience

Band 6 in commercial and non-commercial studies

Job description

Overview

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.

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

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)

Benefits to you

• Development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries.
• Reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site.
• Free park and ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites, free route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals.
• Subsidised cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
• 24/7 hot food available at a reduced cost and purpose‑created colleague‑only café with free tea and coffee, break space and private outside area.
• Flexible arrangements may include part‑time working, job‑share, term‑time working and flexible start and finish times.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

This advert closes on Sunday 28 Dec 2025. Interviews are due to be held on 13 January 2026.

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

Internal applicants on permanent contracts can apply for this post as a secondment. For secondments you must have the approval of your line manager before applying. If you are an internal applicant currently on a fixed term contract you are able to apply for this as a fixed term position.

For NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough based roles, all applicants from NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough who have identified that they are at risk of redundancy will be prioritised over those not at risk. However, interviews cannot be guaranteed.

We wish all applicants the best of success.