Senior Research Nurse Emergency Department

Cambridge University Hospitals; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Cambridge is seeking a Senior Research Nurse for the Emergency Department. The role involves leading a team, managing NIHR portfolio studies, and requires significant experience in emergency care as well as two years of research experience. The position offers opportunities for professional development and is crucial to advancing research initiatives in the region. Suitable candidates will have a nursing degree, relevant certifications, and a strong commitment to quality care. Flexible working arrangements available.

Benefits

On-site leisure facilities

Subsidized parking

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of research experience at Band 6.
• Extensive ED clinical background required.
• Experience of leading nursing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of research nurses in the Emergency Department.
• Manage NIHR portfolio studies.
• Conduct recruitment for studies.

Skills

Good verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work as an integral member of a small team

Effective interpersonal skills

Advanced Communication Skills

Education

Registered Nurse educated to Degree level

Current NIHR GCP and Valid Informed Consent certificates

Masters Degree

Teaching qualification

Job description

Senior Research Nurse Emergency Department

Band 7

Main area Research Grade Band 7 Contract 12 months (Fixed term/Secondment) Hours

• Full time
• Part time
• Flexible working

37.5 hours per week (Minimum 30 hours per week - Full Time or Part Time / Flexible working hours may be considered)

Job ref 180-RD-257308

Employer Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Addenbrookes Hospital-Division R&D Town Cambridge Salary £47,810 - £54,710 p.a. pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 28/12/2025 23:59 Interview date 13/01/2026

Job overview

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a team of research nurses in our Emergency Department (ED). The role is fully funded by the RDN and is part of a highly successful research community within the department covering a broad range of specialties.

You must have an extensive ED clinical background plus a minimum of two years of research experience at Band 6 in both commercial and non-commercial interventional portfolio studies and be confident in their set up, effective delivery and performance management. You will lead a team of highly motivated research nurses, a coordinator and admin support and there will shortly be a dedicated area for research within the department. There will be opportunities for professional development in mentoring, budget management, teaching, presenting and other personal objectives you may have.

This team has been highly successful in establishing a culture of research within the department and is supported by the RDN Specialty Group Lead who is based in the ED. They perform to a high level when meeting NIHR targets for commercial and non commercial research and lead on research events for the region to promote engagement.

PLEASE NOTE: Interviews will be face to face and you will be asked to give a 10 minute presentation.

Main duties of the job

Team leadership

Set up and effective management of NIHR portfolio studies

Recruitment to NIHR portfolio studies

Performance management of NIHR portfolio studies

Teaching and mentoring

Collaborative working across the biomedical campus

Promotion of ED research within the East of England region

Communication and contribution to regional and national projects

Working for our organisation

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)

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

Please note:- Internal applicants on permanent contracts can apply for this post as a secondment. For secondments you must have the approval of your line manager before applying. If you are an internal applicant currently on a fixed term contract you are able to apply for this as a fixed term position.

For NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough based roles, all applicants from NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough who have identified that they are at risk of redundancy will be prioritised over those not at risk. However, interviews cannot be guaranteed.

This vacancy will close at midnight on 28 December 2025

Interviews are due to be held on 13 January 2026

Benefits to you

At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.

On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only café, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.

CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.

Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse educated to Degree level or willingness to undertake
• Evidence of recent continuous professional development.
• Current NIHR GCP and Valid Informed Consent certificates
• Masters Degree
• Teaching qualification
• CPD Research Modules / further training eg NIHR
• CREATE course

Experience

• Significant relevant experience in the ED and ability to demonstrate expert nursing skills.
• Experience of leading nursing teams
• Previous experience of nursing within a research environment.
• Accountability for own practice.
• Experience of commercial NIHR portfolio set up and delivery
• Experience of formal/informal teaching.
• Experience of presenting on a research topic

Knowledge

• Knowledge of clinical research infrastructure in the UK and DHSC initiatives, relevant Research Governance legislation & regulations.
• Understanding of evidence-based practice.
• Understanding of Clinical Governance.
• Understanding of the requirements of Good Clinical Practice & possession of GCP Certificate
• Knowledge of the role of the clinical research nurse and principles of informed consent for participation in research including adults lacking capacity regulations.
• Knowledge of health research methodology

Skills

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Capable of working as an integral member of a small team.
• Adaptable to changing situations due workload and colleagues’ needs.
• Ability to undertake teaching of staff and patients.
• Ability to work unsupervised and manage own workload; effective time-management.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to multidisciplinary working.
• Demonstrate analytical and judgment skills.
• Ability to quickly appraise situation and act accordingly
• Competent in the use of standard PC packages (Windows, MS Excel, Access etc)
• Advanced Communication Skills.
• Ability to initiate own research

Additional Requirements

• To act in a professional manner at all times in accordance with NMC Code of Conduct.
• Capable of developing liaisons with other practice areas/academic institutions.
• The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.
• Knowledge of broader issues related to specialty – political and Trust.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Ms Christian Sparke Job title NIHR Portfolio Support Manager Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 01223 254835 Additional information

On leave over the Christmas period but have access to emails

Informal contact is STRONGLY recommended for those applying for this post. Please email to request.

INTERVIEWS WILL BE FACE TO FACE IN THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT BEGINNING WITH A 10 MINUTE PRESENTATION FROM THE APPLICANT