The closing date is 31st Aug 2026
Anticipated Interview date(s) 16 July 2026
Job summary
A new opportunity has arisen for a Senior Research Nurse at the Victor Phillip Dahdaleh Heart and Lung ResearchInstitute Clinical Research Facility (VPD-HLRI CRF). The VPD-HLRI CRF is a joint project between the University ofCambridge and Royal Papworth Hospital (RPH) to create a world-leading research environment delivering high
impact research, directly impacting on global cardiovascular and respiratory health. It Is a state-of-the-art facility fordelivery of clinical trials.
The VDP-HLRI CRF research team coordinates and delivers complex, mainly CTIMP, research studies. We arelooking to appoint an experienced Senior Research Nurse who is enthusiastic, motivated, autonomous andproactive and who will enjoy the challenge of delivering high quality research in this patient facing role.
We offer a friendly working environment and are interested in your career development with a range of trainingopportunities available to help you fulfil your potential.
You will be based at the Victor Phillip Dahdaleh Heart Lung Research Institute (VPD-HLRI) and Royal Papworth
Hospital on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus.
Main duties, tasks & skills required
As a key member of the Research Team, you will be responsible for the delivery of clinical trials at the VPD Heartand Lung Research Institute Clinical Research Facility and Royal Papworth Hospital. Your duties include organisingtreatments, arranging, and conducting assessments and follow up appointments.
You will ensure that specified milestones are achieved on time, that high quality data is collected and that the trial isbeing conducted according to the ethically approved protocol and ICH-GCP standards.
The post holder will be responsible for a portfolio of clinical studies including early phase randomised, controlled trialsand observational experimental medicine. They will also ensure a safe environment for both participants and staffworking on clinical trials.
The successful applicant will be part of the VPD-HLRI Clinical Research Facility (CRF) team undertaking trialswithin the Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. You will liaise closely with HLRI-CRF team members,
clinical trial delivery teams, and support R&D teams and study sponsor representatives. You will be expected tooperate with minimum supervision in organising and planning your own workload.
About us
Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is the UK's leading heart and lung hospital, delivering care to more than 50,000 patients a year in its new state-of-the-art hospital in Cambridge. We perform the most heart and/or lung transplants in the UK and carried out the UK's first successful heart transplant in 1979. It also offers emergency heart attack treatment, sleep centre care and is one of just five centres nationally for those in severe respiratory failure.
Based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus the largest centre of medical research and health science in Europe the Trust is at the heart of treatments of the future. Royal Papworth became the first hospital trust in the country to be rated outstanding in all five areas assessed by the Care Quality Commission - a rating it still holds today. The Trust holds its values of compassion, excellence & collaboration at its core, and all colleagues joining the team are expected to uphold these in their day-to-day roles & interactions. Royal Papworth is proud of its diverse workforce and encourages people to embrace their individuality.
The Trust values difference and welcomes all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, religion & belief, sex and sexual orientation. Providing they meet the minimum post criteria, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview.
For a street view tour: https://royalpapworth.nhs.uk/virtual-tour
Job description
On this page you will find a Role Profile which provides information about the hospital and full details about the role. We recommend that you review this and refer to it as you complete your application. Please include how you will meet the Trust Values Compassion, Excellence and Collaboration. If you would like more information about the role or working at Royal Papworth Hospital, please get in touch with the contact for this role.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
Professional adult nursing or equivalent level science qualification and clinical knowledge acquired through training to degree level OR equivalent relevantexperience.
Plus post graduate training in specialist area OR specialist knowledge across the range of work procedures and practices, underpinned by theoretical knowledge or
relevant practical experience.
Registered with Nursing and Midwifery Council or other regulatory body as applicable and / or NIHR CRP accreditation.
Experience
Essential
To liaise with investigators, research delivery staff, research and development department, clinical departments and staff across RPH in respect of the study
feasibility, set up and delivery and monitors the progress of that research study.
To effectively prioritise own workload in line with local and regional targets and clinical trial visits in accordance with protocol-mandated timelines and existing
clinical appointments, escalating as necessary.
The post holder will provide clinical services by undertaking diagnostic and research tests on patients for research purposes.
The post holder will provide, implement and evaluate clinical knowledge and expert advice to the patient on the research study including any research
treatment that needs to be considered alongside their substantive care plan.
To be able to demonstrate use of a range of judgement and assessment skills in planning, delivering and evaluating complex patient care plans as per trial
protocol whilst communicating with patients, families and the multi-disciplinary team.
To be able to prioritise care based upon patient safety trial information need in a busy clinical environment.
To support complex patients with their potentially unpredictable care/treatment needs whilst participating in a clinical trial; ensuring care delivered is evidence
based.
To be able to undertake occasional moving and handling tasks relating to patient care utilising mechanical aids with some tasks requiring moderate effort.
The post holder will have occasional exposure to some emotional / distressing incidents and frequent exposure to bodily fluids including from research sample
collections, processing and shipping.
To be able to effectively communicate complex, confidential, and/or sensitive condition related information through a range of interpersonal skills to colleagues,
patients/visitors and external organisations (e.g. trial sponsors) (such as providing educational support, complex research planning); and to support patients to be
able to make informed choices about health and treatment options related to clinical research trials.
To provide accurate and appropriate support for patients in conjunction with clinical nurse specialists and senior research colleagues.
To work effectively within the research and development and clinical teams, maintaining professional relationships and good communication by participating in
multi-disciplinary research team meetings.
To act as a patient advocate when necessary, safeguarding and promoting the interests of patients and carers. This may involve explaining research procedures
and the nature of the patient's medical condition, in conjunction with the specialist clinical team, to ensure full understanding.
To understand the process of escalation within the trust ensuring this is done promptly to ensure patient and staff safety and recognising and raising any safeguarding concerns; including escalation to senior colleagues/investigator/sponsors (as appropriate) under ICH GCP guidelines regarding adverse event documentation and reporting.
To act independently within own regulatory body code of conduct, if applicable, and Trust policies and procedures and knowing when to appropriately escalate.
To line manage staff within their teams including allocating patient research activities as well as coordinating staff within the research team.
To coordinate the orientation of new staff, mentor new junior staff as appropriate (including research interns and student nurse placements); and support on-going
staff development.
To act in a professional manner and as a role model to other staff members, providing day to day clinical supervision of junior staff as well as patients and their
families/carers.
To take responsibility for own continuing professional development and ensure own knowledge remains current and is evidence based.
To keep abreast of current research and government issues relating to research and disseminate information as appropriate.
To process invoices relating to research studies.
To propose and implement policies, procedures and service changes to improve outcomes and the quality of service provided and actively participate in the
implementation of any changes in practice within the clinical area, in line with statutory and NHS guidelines; and ensure timely dissemination of any agreed
changes in practice.
To share learning from incidents and feedback.
To maintain accurate database entry/record keeping that is consistent with all legislation, policies, and procedures, anticipate problems and issues on available
data and identify and implement solutions.
To deliver regular verbal and comprehensive written reports to the study investigators/study sponsors.
To undertake monitoring/ assessing and reporting in relation to both clinical and non-clinical risks and incidents.
Additional Criteria
Essential
As well as being able to demonstrate examples of how they work in a way that is consistent with our values of compassion, excellence and collaboration the post
holder will be able to clearly demonstrate a commitment to driving culture change through equality, diversity and inclusion.
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.
UK Professional Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
For help with your application, contact:
Jenny Castedo
[email protected]
01223639234
Pay scheme
Agenda for Change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39959.00 to £48117.00 Yearly
Contract
Fixed Term
Duration
2 Year(s)
Working pattern
Full-Time
Reference number
175-2627-RD1868
Job locations
Heart and Lung Research Institute
Papworth Road
Cambridge Bio Medical Campus
Cambridge
CB2 0AY
