ACED Principle Research Nurse (Fixed Term)

Applications are invited for a Principal Research Nurse to act as Clinical Coordinator for the Alliance for Cancer Early Detection (ACED) Clinic Team at the Early Cancer Institute (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. This is an exciting opportunity to be at the cutting edge of the development of new technologies for the early detection of cancer. The role holder will co-ordinate and manage a number of clinical research studies, including the ACED Cohort (acedcohort.org), acting as clinical coordinator of ACED Clinic Cambridge and managing the ACED Clinic Team. Applicants should have a professional nursing qualification, current NMC registration and post-registration experience in co-ordinating clinical studies. Knowledge of research methodology, ethics and research governance of clinical studies,  and data management strategies is also essential, as is the ability to manage a complex workload, prioritise & work to deadlines.

This post is available from 1^st May 2023.

Please ensure that you upload a covering letter and CV 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.

Informal enquiries about this post may be directed to Professor Rebecca Fitzgerald, Director of the Early Cancer Institute,  Email: rcf29@cam.ac.uk, Tel: 01223 763287

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 31 March 2024 in the first instance.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment, a security check and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. 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 visit: www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/40161.

The closing date for applications is: Monday 10^th April 2023

The interview date for the role is to be confirmed.

Please quote reference RD36010 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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