Research Nurse Band 6 / Band 5/6 Development Nurse
The closing date is 02 December 2025
Band 6 Research Nurse or Band 5/6 Development Research Nurse
We are looking to appoint an experienced and efficient nurse to work as a Band 6 research nurse within the RDN adult research delivery team to manage a portfolio of clinical research studies, ensuring that studies are run to the highest standards incorporating GCP Guidelines. This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to develop and broaden their skills.
We are also opening up this opportunity to consider Band 5 applications for a progression post, with support and training to meet Band 6 competencies / person specification and workload. This would suit a Band 5 nurse who has an interest in Research.
We will provide in-house training. As you build your knowledge and confidence you will be expected to work independently and manage your own caseload in conjunction with the team of research staff.
You will be appointed into a Band 5 trainee role until you have completed the relevant training and passed the competencies required for the role. This will include a minimum of 9 months in a relevant clinical research role. At this point you will progress to Band 6
Main duties of the job
The Band 5 Research Nurse will be a member of the NIHR RDN adult Research Delivery team assisting in the set up and delivery of NIHR Portfolio research across the CUH Campus. The post-holder would be required to help identify patients eligible for clinical trials, provide information and support for patients entering clinical trials, recruit patients to clinical trials using trial eligibility criteria, co‑ordinate trial patient treatment, assessment, follow‑up and data collection according to specific clinical trial protocols. They would need to demonstrate extended skills such as phlebotomy, ECG and laboratory skills to perform research duties in line with study protocols.
The band 6 nurse is responsible for the provision of high quality, patient focused clinical research for the cross divisional team.
Responsible for identifying eligible clinical research participants, provision of information and support to patients/participants, study recruitment and consent, co‑ordination of study treatment/ interventions, assessing, developing and implementing specialist nursing care and data collection according to study protocols in accordance with ICH Good Clinical Practice, EU Clinical Trials legislation and the NHS research governance framework.
Responsible for providing specialist advice and support to, and liaising with other staff
About us
Come 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 responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Please note:- 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.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 2 December 2025
Interviews are due to be held on 16 December 2025
Benefits to you
At 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 Specification
Qualifications Band 6
- Registered nurse. Evidence of continuous professional development
- Post registration qualification in speciality or willingness to complete
- Degree
Experience Band 6
- Relevant clinical experience at Band 5 or above including experience in an acute setting
- Experience of formal/informal teaching Supervision of junior staff
- Experience of working within multi-disciplinary teams
- Experience of working in a clinical research environment e.g. Clinical Trials, participant recruitment and interviewing
- Experience of co‑ordinating REC and HRA submissions
Knowledge Band 6
- Knowledge of clinical research infrastructure in the UK and of research related legislation & regulation
- Understand the structure, role & functions of RECs and R&D; departments
- Understanding of the requirements of ICH Good Clinical Practice; possess current GCP Certificate
- Knowledge of the role of the clinical research nurse; understanding the issues/process of gaining informed consent
- Basic knowledge of research methods
- Working knowledge of clinical trials
- Capable of writing reports and of presenting research related information to a wide audience
- Competent in research/database PC packages
Skills Band 6
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to undertake teaching of staff and patients
- Ability to work unsupervised and manage own workload; effective time management.
- Ability to work independently but also able to operate effectively within multi-disciplinary teams across professional disciplines
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills: ability to develop good working relationships with diverse study participants, healthcare professionals and external agencies
- Able to support participants through the informed consent process
- Ability to lead, motivate and develop junior staff
- Good organisational, time and project management skills: and able to plan, prioritise & co‑ordinate work under pressure
- Numerate with good IT skills; competent in standard PC packages (Windows, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access)
- Proven administrative skills with attention to detail
- Assertiveness/perceptive counselling skills
- Cannulation, ECG, lab skills and dry ice (IATA certificate)
Additional Requirements Band 6
- To act in a professional manner at all times in accordance with the 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.
Qualifications Band 5
- RGN with current NMC registration
- Evidence of continuous career development
- Teaching and/or mentorship qualification
Experience Band 5
- Proven clinical experience
- Coordination of patient care
- Experience of formal/informal teaching
- Experience of mentoring junior staff
Knowledge Band 5
- NMC Code of Conduct and guidelines of professional practice
- Good theoretical and practical knowledge of nursing
- Health and Safety awareness
- Quality issues and Clinical Governance
- Awareness of Trust policies
- Awareness of need to demonstrate a qualified appearance and behaviour
- Able to demonstrate an interest in Research
- Understanding of Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
- Understanding of the Role of the Research Nurse
- Understanding of the Informed Consent Process
Skills Band 5
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to plan, organise and prioritise workload
- Self‑motivated
- Ability to take initiative when required and liaise with the appropriate manager
- Able to remain calm and work effectively in pressured situations
- Ability to work independently but also able to operate effectively within multi-disciplinary
- Adaptable to changing situations due to both workload and colleagues needs
- Numerate with basic IT skills
- Practical application of Trust documentation standards
- Maintenance of confidentiality
- Identify problems and recommend solutions
- Awareness and respect for colleagues', patients', relatives' cultural and emotional needs
- Ability to undertake teaching of staff and Patients
- Competent in standard PC packages (Windows, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access)
- Venepuncture and cannulation skills
- Competent in obtaining ECG's
Additional Requirements Band 5
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.
- Flexible approach to working in line with service requirements.
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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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