Clinical Paediatric Research Nurse | Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Salary:	£39,959 - £48,117 p.a. pro rata
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Cambridge, CB2 0QQ
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	13 Jul 2026
Closing date:	14 Aug 2026

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Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part-time (18.75 hours per week) Band 6 Paediatric Research Nurse to join the Paediatric Diabetes research team at Addenbrooke's Hospital on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus.We are one of the UK's leading centres for immunotherapy research in type 1 diabetes, conducting pioneering clinical trials for children, young people and adults.

The post holder will contribute to the delivery of high-quality, patient-focused clinical research studies investigating type 1 diabetes. They will play a key role in recruiting participants to, and delivering, clinical trials of immunomodulatory therapies in children and young people with type 1 diabetes.

The successful applicant will join a nationally recognised multidisciplinary research team at the forefront of immunotherapy research, helping to shape the future of type 1 diabetes prevention and treatment.

You will be an enthusiastic team player with excellent communication and organisational skills, and a commitment to delivering high-quality research.

If you are passionate about research and would like to join our caring, flexible and dedicated team, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Recruit, consent and support children, young people and families participating in immunotherapy clinical trials for type 1 diabetes.

The post holder will undertake the day-to-day management of clinical research studies, including identifying and recruiting eligible participants, performing research assessments, providing information and support to participants and their families, and completing study-specific administrative tasks. All work will be conducted in accordance with study protocols, ICH Good Clinical Practice, relevant clinical trials legislation and the NHS Research Governance Framework.

The post holder will participate in patient and public involvement and engagement activities and liaise with multidisciplinary colleagues and external organisations, as required.

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 ofTogether – Safe, Kind, Excellentsupport 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.

Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:

- applied for a Graduate visa

- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment

- or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start

This vacancy will close at midnight on 19 July 2026

Interviews may be held on 28th July 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.

This advert closes on Sunday 19 Jul 2026

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