About this role
Job summary
We are looking for a self-motivated registered nurse/clinical research practitioner (CRP) to work on clinical research studies within the Cambridge Cancer Drug Development Team (CCDD). You will provide care for research patients and will manage, with support, the administration and day to day running of studies, ensuring compliance with Good Clinical Practice guidelines.
Previous oncology or clinical trials experience is essential and previous early phase clinical trials experience is highly desirable. You will need the ability to work in a self-directed and flexible manner.
The CCDD is a multi-disciplinary group of doctors, nurses/CRP's, data mangers and a trial coordinator led by Dr Simon Pacey. The CCDD Team's research goals are to optimise the "science-led" clinical application of novel therapies, including "first into man", phase 1 and associated pharmacology studies.
The CCDD is part of the Cambridge Cancer Trials Centre (CCTC) and benefits from a major commitment from Cancer Research UK, recognising Cambridge's position at the forefront of cancer research.
Main duties of the job
The Clinical Research Nurse/Practitioner will be a member of the Cambridge Cancer Trials Team. You will work closely with the health care teams associated with the multidisciplinary team.
The key responsibilities are to help to identify patients eligible for clinical trials; provide information and support for patients entering clinical trials; co- ordinate trial patient treatment, assessment, follow-up and data collection according to specific clinical trial protocols. Most importantly to monitor and report on patient safety events, with close communication with the clinical trials sponsor. This will include liaison with relevant staff of Trust departments including chemotherapy, radiotherapy, pharmacy, radiology, outpatients and in- patients, Research & Development and Ethics departments.
About us
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Job description 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 1 June 2026
Interviews are due to be held on 17 June 2026
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 Essential
Registered nurse or if practitioner, a relevant biomedical degree Evidence of continuous professional development Post graduate qualification in speciality (research or oncology) or willingness to complete
Desirable
Post graduate qualification
Experience Essential
Relevant clinical experience in an oncology and/or clinical research environment e.g. Clinical Trials, participant recruitment and interviewing Experience of formal/informal teaching Supervision of junior staff Experience of working within multi- disciplinary teams
Desirable
Experience of working in the research area advertised Experience of co-ordinating REC and HRA submissions NHS experience
Knowledge Essential
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
Desirable
Possess current GCP Certificate Knowledge of current therapeutic interventions and their side effects
Skills Essential
Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills Demonstrate good team working and also the ability to work autonomously Adaptable to changing situations due to both workload and colleagues needs Ability to undertake teaching of staff and patients Ability to work unsupervised and manage a complex workload and work to deadlines Effective organisational skills and attention to detail Commitment to multidisciplinary working.
Desirable
Advanced communication course Leadership skills Phlebotomy Competent in research/database PC package Capable of writing reports and of presenting research related information to a wide audience
Additional Requirements Essential
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.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address Addenbrookes Hospital-Division R&D
Addenbrookes Hospital, Hills Road
Cambridge
CB2 0QQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)