Research Nurse (Fixed Term)

Applications are invited for a Research Nurse to join the ACED Clinic Team at the Early Cancer Institute (https://www.earlycancer.cam.ac.uk/), Department of Oncology. The Institute's goal is to develop, validate and establish novel, highly effective early cancer diagnostic and intervention methodologies. The Research Nurse will perform and manage translational research studies for the Cambridge International Alliance for Cancer Early Detection (ACED) Clinic Team. They will be responsible for a number of cross-disciplinary research studies in a clinical environment, including recruiting participants to the ACED cohort bioresource. Applicants must have a professional nursing qualification and post-registration research experience in performing clinical studies. The post holder should demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to help meet the responsibilities of the role. Knowledge of research methodology, ethics and research governance of clinical studies is also essential. Experience in clinical research studies for the early detection of cancer would be an advantage.

This post is available immediately.

Informal enquiries about this post may be directed to Alice Groves, Oncology Department,  Email:ag2188@cam.ac.uk  Tel: 01223 763353

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 1 year in the first instance.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check (enhanced with children and adults' barred lists). This appointment also requires NMC Registration and a Research Passport application.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click the 'Apply' button above.

This is an integrated appointment between the University and Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust ("NHS Trust").  You will therefore also be issued with an Honorary Research Contract by the NHS Trust. You should be aware that if your contract with the NHS Trust is terminated your employment with the University will be terminated, and vice versa.

Please ensure that you upload a covering letter, CV and a completed Additional Information for Allied Health Professionals form in the Upload section of the online application. If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application.

Please include details of your referees, including email address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager.

Closing date: 28th April 2024

Date of interview: To be confirmed

Please quote reference RD39657 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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