Job summary

We are seeking a motivated, proactive, and self-directed Research Nurse or Clinical Trials Coordinator to join the Victor Phillip Dahdaleh Heart and Lung Research Institute (VPD-HLRI) Clinical Research Facility (CRF) and play a key role in delivering the POSITION study, part of the CG-TIC programme.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative clinical research that aims to advance our understanding of respiratory disease while supporting the development of future healthcare interventions. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying, recruiting, consenting, and supporting research participants, helping to ensure the successful delivery of high-quality, patient-centred research.

Based within the VPD-HLRI Clinical Research Facility, you will work across both the Heart and Lung Research Institute and Royal Papworth Hospital as part of a multidisciplinary research team. You will be involved in all aspects of study delivery, from participant recruitment and trial coordination through to data collection and study close-out.

Applicants should have experience supporting clinical research studies and working with patients in a clinical setting. A recognised clinical research qualification, such as Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certification, is desirable. Previous NHS experience and experience within a relevant specialty area would be advantageous.

You will be based at the VPD-HLRI and Royal Papworth Hospital on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for coordinating study activities, arranging and conducting participant visits, obtaining informed consent, collecting high-quality research data, and ensuring compliance with study protocols, regulatory requirements, and research governance standards. You will work closely with investigators, clinical teams, academic collaborators, sponsors, and external stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of the study.

As a key member of the Research Team, you will be responsible for the delivery of the POSITION study at the VPD Heart and Lung Research Institute Clinical Research Facility and Royal Papworth Hospital.

This role offers a balance of collaborative team working and individual responsibility within a supportive and dynamic research environment. In addition to coordinating clinical trials, you will receive training and support to develop and maintain research-specific clinical competencies, including venepuncture, ECG recording, vital signs assessment, sample processing, and centrifugation.

The successful applicant will be part of the VPD-HLRI Clinical Research Facility (CRF) team undertaking trials within 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 to operate 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 summary

It's a great time to apply to join our incredible organisation: The Trust's world-wide reputation and opportunities to gain exceptional training and experience have ensured highly successful nurse recruitment campaigns. We are delighted to be able to offer an opportunity to apply to join the Royal Papworth Hospital family.

We are looking for dynamic, motivated and compassionate registered nurses to join our highly specialist and internationally renowned mutli-disciplinary team. Our 36 bedded Critical Care is one of the largest and busiest in the region, with state of the art facilities, we are able to provide outstanding compassionate and holistic care to our patients.

As a tertiary referral centre we look after some of the sickest patients who are referred to us for a variety of specialist services such as our ECMO (extra corporeal membrane oxygenation) service, heart and lung transplant, PCI pathway. Working in this environment is challenging and rewarding in equal amounts.

Our well established programme for registered nurses will be tailored to you, combining theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for you to excel in your role. You will have access to expert clinical mentors and higher education programmes such as the Critical Care Course at degree or master's level, funded places at international conferences, Critical Care rotations and careers coaching for progression in more specialist roles.

Main duties of the job

To care for our patients we need a highly skilled and innovative team, we will support your development through every stage of your career with our dedicated Critical Care education team.

Applicants should refer to the Role Profile attached to advert for full information about the role.

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