Job summaryWe have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Research Nurse to join the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Agile Research Delivery Team (ARDT) based in Fulbourn, part of the East of England Regional Research Delivery Network (RRDN).
You will work in Primary Care and in other settings such as Care Homes, Schools and Hospices as required to support and champion research across the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough region.
You will be managing a wide-ranging portfolio of research studies, recruiting participants, receiving informed consent, conducting study procedures and collecting baseline and follow up data in accordance with ICH GCP. You will work from the office and/or home with regular travel across the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough area. Travel throughout the East of England may be required at times.
You must be an experienced Registered Nurse with excellent organisational and communication skills.
Main duties of the jobSupporting and promoting involvement in commercial and non-commercial research studies on the NIHR portfolio taking place in Primary Care and other non NHS settings for the East of England Regional Research Delivery Network (RRDN).
Key responsibilities include identification of eligible persons, provision of information, informed consent and ongoing support for participants. Coordination and carrying out study assessments, treatment and follow up, collecting data according to specific clinical trial protocols, ICH Good Clinical Practice, and other relevant legislation.
The post holder will be a member of the Agile Research Delivery Team (ARDT) based in the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough area. They will work collaboratively with the team and with staff in study locations throughout Cambridgeshire. This post requires the ability for regular independent travel within the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough area and outside the region as required.
About usCome Nurse with 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)
Job responsibilitiesPlease see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:- applied for a Graduate visa- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment
This vacancy will close at midnight on 9th Aug 2026
Interviews are due to be held on 2nd Sep 2026
Benefits to youAt Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- NMC Registered nurse, Midwife or AHP
- Educated to degree level in science or health related discipline or in another field with experience of research trials or equivalent relevant experience/training and educated or working towards postgraduate degree level.
- Evidence of ongoing professional development.
Desirable- Has completed or is undertaking a course in management / leadership
ExperienceEssential- Experience of the care of patients/participants enrolled in research studies.
- Leadership management experience in a health care setting
KnowledgeEssential- Knowledge of the governance and legislative framework for conducting clinical research studies, including UK Policy Framework for Health and Care Research, UK Clinical Trials Regulations
- Knowledge of the clinical trial and health and care research lifecycle including experience of the setup of clinical research studies in a health and care setting
- Knowledge and experience of data interpretation, verification and reporting to local and national centres.
SkillsEssential- Good IT skills, particularly in the use of Web applications, MS Office and/or Google Hub applications.
- Excellent planning and organisational skills
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and leadership skills.
- Ability to work autonomously and to motivate self and others
- Ability to plan and coordinate multidisciplinary activities associated with the management of research study(ies) including, where relevant, work allocation, deployment, and supervision of staff to ensure smooth running of the research study(ies).
- Ability to facilitate collaborative working relationships including with the public, research participants, carers and members of multidisciplinary teams.
- Understanding of personal accountability.
- Ability to travel for work
- A confident and experienced leader and manager in a health care setting
- Team player
- Adaptable/flexible approach to work
- Able to demonstrate Integrity
- Organised with good attention to detail
- Ability to work calmly, effectively and independently under pressure
- Desire to maintain competence level through continuous learning
DesirableAdditional RequirementsEssential- To act in a professional manner at all times in accordance with NMC or other relevant 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.
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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website. 
