Job summary An exciting opportunity to work as a Research Nurse or Clinical Trial Coordinator has arisen in our PVDU Research Team. We are a team of experienced and dedicated professionals collaborating with our talented multi-disciplinary clinical teams to deliver a wide range of innovative high quality research trials to inform the future care of our patients. The R & D team support a large and growing portfolio of studies across multiple specialities. We offer a friendly working environment and are interested in your career development with a range of training opportunities available to help you fulfil your potential. We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, motivated, and proactive individual who will enjoy the challenge of delivering high quality research. You will be based at the Victor Phillip Dahdaleh Heart and Lung Research Institute (VPD-HLRI) and Royal Papworth Hospital on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus. Main duties of the job As a key member of the Research Team, you will be responsible for the set up and coordination of a number of clinical trials. Your duties include, recruiting and consenting suitable patients, coordinating data collection, arranging, and conducting assessments and follow up appointments which are specified by the protocol. All necessary tests and investigations will need to be arranged, and appointment letters will need to be sent to patients to ensure that tests are performed at the scheduled times. You will ensure that specified milestones are achieved on time, that high quality data is collected and that the trial is being conducted according to the ethically approved protocol and ICH-GCP standards. The post holder will be responsible for a portfolio of clinical studies including randomised, controlled trials and observational studies. These will include, Royal Papworth sponsored, commercial and non-commercial trials. 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 Date posted 14 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year Contract Fixed term Duration 2 years Working pattern Full-time Reference number 175-2425-2-RD1123 Job locations Heart and Lung Research Institute Papworth Road Cambridge Bio Medical Campus Cambridge CB2 0AY Royal Papworth Hospital Papworth Road Cambridge Bio Medical Campus Cambridge CB2 0AY Job description Job responsibilities 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. Job description Job responsibilities 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 Degree in a relevant science or health care subject or experience in either clinical research or clinical audit at a minimum of NHS Band 4 or above. Experience Essential Experience of working in a health or relevant science related environment, including healthcare research Experience of working with multi-disciplinary teams Computer literacy with demonstrable experience of Microsoft Windows Excellent accuracy and the ability to pay close attention to detail in written and electronic communication and information storage Ability to communicate complex or sensitive information to colleagues, patients or relatives Ability to plan and organise own work and motivate others Ability and willingness to handle and process biological samples Willing to work across both R&D sites Royal Papworth Hospital & HLRI in clinical, office and laboratory environments Willingness to undertake relevant training required for role e.g. competency training, Research Skills training, Consent training etc. Desirable Experience of undertaking and proven ability in coordinating research trials Experience of project management Experience of interviewing patients Experience of writing standard operating procedures and providing input into developing policies Experience of working in a laboratory setting Assisting in the maintenance of a computer database within a clinical environment Clinical skills ECG, venepuncture, blood pressure etc. Basic laboratory skills e.g. use of centrifuge, pipetting, aliquoting Proficient in use of databases/database applications Confident in handling large sets of data Excellent interpersonal skills to include diplomacy and sensitivity Additional Criteria Essential Please provide evidence of your commitment to uphold the Trust's values: Compassion, Excellence, Collaboration Desirable Demonstrable commitment to working as part of a team to achieve shared goals Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree in a relevant science or health care subject or experience in either clinical research or clinical audit at a minimum of NHS Band 4 or above. Experience Essential Experience of working in a health or relevant science related environment, including healthcare research Experience of working with multi-disciplinary teams Computer literacy with demonstrable experience of Microsoft Windows Excellent accuracy and the ability to pay close attention to detail in written and electronic communication and information storage Ability to communicate complex or sensitive information to colleagues, patients or relatives Ability to plan and organise own work and motivate others Ability and willingness to handle and process biological samples Willing to work across both R&D sites Royal Papworth Hospital & HLRI in clinical, office and laboratory environments Willingness to undertake relevant training required for role e.g. competency training, Research Skills training, Consent training etc. Desirable Experience of undertaking and proven ability in coordinating research trials Experience of project management Experience of interviewing patients Experience of writing standard operating procedures and providing input into developing policies Experience of working in a laboratory setting Assisting in the maintenance of a computer database within a clinical environment Clinical skills ECG, venepuncture, blood pressure etc. Basic laboratory skills e.g. use of centrifuge, pipetting, aliquoting Proficient in use of databases/database applications Confident in handling large sets of data Excellent interpersonal skills to include diplomacy and sensitivity Additional Criteria Essential Please provide evidence of your commitment to uphold the Trust's values: Compassion, Excellence, Collaboration Desirable Demonstrable commitment to working as part of a team to achieve shared goals 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 Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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 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 Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address Heart and Lung Research Institute Papworth Road Cambridge Bio Medical Campus Cambridge CB2 0AY Employer's website https://royalpapworth.nhs.uk/working-here (Opens in a new tab)