Clinical Paediatric Research Nurse

Main area Paediatric Clinical Research Grade Band 6 Contract 12 months (Fixed term/Secondment) Hours 18.75 hours per week (Part Time / Flexible working hours may be considered) Job
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Employer Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Addenbrookes Hospital-R&D Division Town Cambridge Salary £39,959 - £48,117 p.a. pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 19/07/2026 23:59

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part-time (18.75 hours per week) Band 6 Paediatric Research Nurse to join the Paediatric Diabetes research team at Addenbrooke's Hospital on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus. We are one of the UK's leading centres for immunotherapy research in type 1 diabetes, conducting pioneering clinical trials for children, young people and adults.

The post holder will contribute to the delivery of high-quality, patient-focused clinical research studies investigating type 1 diabetes. They will play a key role in recruiting participants to, and delivering, clinical trials of immunomodulatory therapies in children and young people with type 1 diabetes.

The successful applicant will join a nationally recognised multidisciplinary research team at the forefront of immunotherapy research, helping to shape the future of type 1 diabetes prevention and treatment.

You will be an enthusiastic team player with excellent communication and organisational skills, and a commitment to delivering high-quality research.

If you are passionate about research and would like to join our caring, flexible and dedicated team, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Recruit, consent and support children, young people and families participating in immunotherapy clinical trials for type 1 diabetes.

The post holder will undertake the day-to-day management of clinical research studies, including identifying and recruiting eligible participants, performing research assessments, providing information and support to participants and their families, and completing study-specific administrative tasks. All work will be conducted in accordance with study protocols, ICH Good Clinical Practice, relevant clinical trials legislation and the NHS Research Governance Framework.

The post holder will participate in patient and public involvement and engagement activities and liaise with multidisciplinary colleagues and external organisations, as required.

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)

Please 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…