IBD Research Nurse | Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Company:

Company: Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

An exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint an IBD Research Nurse to work with the IBD Research team. Your work will involve supporting the Inflammatory Bowel Disease non-commercial and commercial trial portfolio. This includes working closely with clinicians in gastroenterology and identifying and recruiting patients to a range of clinical trials and observational studies. You will have the key role to enrol participants, conduct trial procedures, administer trial drugs and monitor patients safely, perform follow-up visits and conduct other tasks related to clinical trials. You will provide support/teaching for the research staff about the regulatory framework as well as the requirements of clinical trials (commercial and non-commercial) during their life-cycle from set-up to close out.

You will need the capacity to manage competing demands and the ability to build and maintain working relationships with a variety of different staff. Research experience (including recent ICH GCP training) is essential, while experience working in Gastroenterology desirable but not imperative. Advanced computer skills (Microsoft Office, internet and email) are essential.

Our focus is to provide the highest standards of care to patients and families, and the research we conduct has these same aims. This position will suit a motivated, efficient and enthusiastic individual, and will provide an exciting opportunity to have a positive impact on patient care through ground-breaking research.

- To drive recruitment and provide high quality and skilled care for the clinical trial patients of the IBD Research Unit.



Becoming the patients’ advocate and supporting them through their research or clinical journey.
- To be responsible for the assessment of patient eligibility and recruitment, obtaining consent form, research sample collection/handling and accurate data collection always following study protocol requirements and in accordance with ICH Good Clinical Practice, EU Clinical Trials legislation and the NHS research governance framework.
- To administer study drug safely, developing and implementing specialist nursing care.
- Responsible for providing support/teaching for all research staff about the requirements of clinical trials and the regulatory framework (commercial and non-commercial) during their life-cycle from set-up to close out
- To demonstrate excellent communication skills while working with the research team and providing cross cover for all studies.

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 – Protected, 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)

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 or fixed term contract. 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.

This vacancy will close at midnight on 4th November 2026.

Interviews are due to be held on 13th November 2026.

All appointments with a start date on or after 1 October 2026 will be subject to a 12-week probationary period. This provides a structured and supportive period to help you settle into your role, with regular reviews and feedback.

As there is a 12-week probationary period, successful candidates are expected to have the Right to Work f

📌 IBD Research Nurse | Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (Town of Cambridge)
🏢 Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
📍 Town of Cambridge