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Job requirements
Essential
9 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Experience in clinical research, clinical audit or experience of working in a health or relevant science related environment, including healthcare research
- Experience
The ability to mentor and educate junior staff.
- Experience
An understanding of safeguarding policy and procedures including Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF), particularly those related to vulnerable patients.
- Experience
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.
- Experience
Evidence of continuous professional development and a willingness to participate in further training and education.
- Experience
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
Professional adult nursing or equivalent level science qualification; and clinical knowledge acquired through training to degree level OR diploma level qualification or above.
- Qualifications
Registered with Nursing and Midwifery Council or other regulatory body as applicable and/or NIHR CRP accreditation.
- Additional Criteria
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.
Desirable
Not listed in the available specification.
Job summary
An exciting developmental opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 to join the AI (Artificial Intelligence) team. We are a small team of experienced and dedicated professionals who collaborate closely with our multidisciplinary clinical teams to deliver a diverse portfolio of innovative, high-quality research trials that help shape the future care of our patients. The Research & Development Department supports a large and expanding portfolio of studies across multiple specialties. We offer a supportive and friendly working environment and are committed to career development, providing a range of training opportunities to help you achieve your full potential. We are seeking to appoint an experienced Research Nurse or Clinical Trial Coordinator to this Band 5 position. The successful candidate will have experience in delivery of research trials and will thrive on the challenge of delivering high-quality research. The post will be based at the Heart and Lung Research Institute (HLRI) and Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, located on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus..
Main duties of the job
As a member of the Research Team, you will be responsible for assisting with study setup activity, coordination and delivery of commercial and non-commercial trials. Your duties include, recruiting and consenting suitable patients, coordinating data collection, arranging and conducting assessments and follow up appointments, which are specified by the protocol. Liaison, collaboration and effective communication with the wider MDT will be an important part of the role. Assisting the AI research team to ensure the trial is being conducted according to the ethically approved protocol and ICH-GCP standards. You will manage routine studies with support from senior colleagues from setup to archiving.
The post holder will be responsible for a portfolio of commercial and non-commercial clinical trials including observational studies.
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: 27 October 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 5
- Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year
- Contract: Fixed term
- Duration: 1 years
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 175-2627-2053
- 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
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This advert is for Research Nurse/Clinical Trial Co-ordinator with Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Cambridge, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Research nurse role. The advertised salary is £32073.00 to £39043.00. The contract type is Fixed-Term. The application deadline is 08 Nov 2026.
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