Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Research Nurse or Clinical Trial Coordinator to join the Victor Phillip Dahdaleh Heart and Lung Research Institute Clinical Research Facility (VPD-HLRI CRF).
The VPD-HLRI CRF is a joint initiative between the University of Cambridge and Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, established to create a world-leading research environment that delivers high-impact clinical research with the potential to improve cardiovascular and respiratory health globally. The facility provides state-of-the-art infrastructure for the delivery of clinical trials and experimental medicine studies.
The VPD-HLRI CRF research team delivers a diverse portfolio of complex clinical research studies, including Clinical Trials of Investigational Medicinal Products (CTIMPs). We are seeking an experienced Research Nurse or Clinical Trial Coordinator who is enthusiastic, motivated, proactive and able to work autonomously. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who enjoys the challenge of delivering high-quality research in a patient-facing role.
We offer a supportive and friendly working environment and are committed to helping you achieve your career aspirations through a range of professional development and training opportunities.
The post will be based at the Victor Phillip Dahdaleh Heart and Lung Research Institute and Royal Papworth Hospital, located on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus.
Main duties of the job
As a key member of the research team, you will support the delivery of clinical trials and experimental medicine studies across the VPD-HLRI CRF and RPH
*Coordinating and delivering research study activities.
*Organising study treatments and interventions.
*Arranging and conducting participant assessments.
*Coordinating follow-up visits and study procedures.
*Collecting and managing high-quality clinical research data.
*Ensuring study milestones are achieved within agreed timelines.
*Maintaining compliance with approved study protocols, regulatory requirements and ICH-GCP standards.
*Supporting the delivery of a portfolio of early-phase clinical trials, randomised controlled trials and observational studies.
*Promoting and maintaining a safe environment for research participants and staff working within the clinical research setting.
You will work closely with VPD-HLRI CRF colleagues, clinical research delivery teams, Research & Development departments and study sponsor representatives. The successful applicant will be expected to work with minimal supervision, effectively organising and prioritising their own workload while contributing to the successful delivery of high-quality clinical research.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic and collaborative team at the forefront of cardiovascular and respiratory research, helping to deliver studies that have the potential to improve patient care and health outcomes nationally and internationally.
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.
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Details
- Date posted: 12 August 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 5
- Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year
- Contract: Fixed term
- Duration: 2 years
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 175-2627-RD1940
- Job locations: Heart and Lung Research Institute, Papworth Road, Cambridge Bio Medical Campus, Cambridge, CB2 0AY, United Kingdom
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in clinical research, clinical audit or experience of working in a health or relevant science related environment, including healthcare research
- The ability to mentor and educate junior staff.
- An understanding of safeguarding policy and procedures including Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF), particularly those related to vulnerable patients.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to be able to problem solve, use own initiative and plan, organise and prioritise own and others' workload.
- Evidence of continuous professional development and a willingness to participate in further training and education.
- Competent IT skills with the ability to pay close attention to detail and an understanding of the importance of accurate data collection and recording for clinical use.
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional adult nursing or equivalent level science qualification; and clinical knowledge acquired through training to degree level OR diploma level qualification or above.
- Registered with Nursing and Midwifery Council or other regulatory body as applicable and/or NIHR CRP accreditation.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- As well as being able to demonstrate examples of how they work in a way that is consistent with our values of compassion, excellence and collaboration the successful candidate will be able to clearly demonstrate a commitment to driving culture change through equality, diversity and inclusion.
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