Diabetes Research Nurse (Fixed Term)

An opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Research Nurse in the area of automated insulin delivery (closed loop systems) in adults with diabetes. The research is funded by the National Institute for Health Research and other funding agencies. 

The nurse will provide support for a number of multicentre research studies at the Institute of Metabolic Science on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus. Responsibilities include participant recruitment, blood sampling, device training and general research study administration (arranging study visits, CRF completion, database maintenance, etc.). Flexibility in working hours to cover clinics and out of hours contact is important. The postholder will work as part of a team who share responsibility for patient care during the studies and a flexible and co-operative approach to working hours is essential. 

You will possess good communication, organisational and IT skills, with thorough post registration experience. The ability both to work on your own initiative and as a member of the team is essential. Previous experience as a research nurse is an advantage but applicants with a keen interest in research will be considered. 

Key responsibilities of the post: 

• Assist in identification of patients suitable for inclusion in clinical trials.
• Approach, screen and recruit eligible study participants.
• Provide information and support for participants.
• Assist in closed-loop device training for participants and professional staff at collaborating sites.
• Perform venepuncture and/or cannulation when required.
• Arrange and perform follow-up visits, in-person and/or remotely.
• Maintain accurate records of participant activities and collect study data as specified in the study protocol.
• Attend team meetings and provide progress reports to Principal Investigator. 

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 12 months in the first instance. 

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check (enhanced with an appropriate barred list). This appointment also requires NMC Registration and a Research Passport application. 

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click 'Apply' above. 

This is an integrated appointment between the University and Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust ("NHS Trust").  You will therefore also be issued with an Honorary Research Contract by the NHS Trust. You should be aware that if your contract with the NHS Trust is terminated your employment with the University will be terminated, and vice versa. 

Please ensure that you upload a covering letter, CV and a completed Additional Information for Allied Health Professionals form in the Upload section of the online application. If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application. 

Please include details of your referees, including email address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager. 

Date of interview: To be confirmed 

Please quote reference RG44549 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy. 

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. 

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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