Senior Research Nurse (BEST4 Deputy Clinical Coordinator) (Fixed Term)

This is an exciting opportunity to join a research team aiming to achieve an earlier diagnosis of oesophageal cancer. The BEST4 platform trial is a National project funded by Cancer Research UK and the National Institute for Health Research.  It is an extension of our previous work using the Cytosponge test as a pioneering new approach that provides a simple office-based test instead of endoscopy. The overall aim of this trial is to determine whether the Capsule Sponge test can be used to diagnose cancer of the oesophagus at an earlier stage and reduce the number of deaths from this condition.  The Senior Research Nurse will work as part of a team overseeing all clinical activities and providing nursing support for the BEST4 study in collaboration with the Cancer Prevention Trials Unit (CPTU) at Queen Mary University  London.

They will be responsible for managing and coordination of training for nurses in mobile diagnostic units and secondary care sites in the administration of the Capsule Sponge. They will work alongside the Principal Research Nurse (BEST 4 Clinical Coordinator) and established clinical teams, researchers, research nurses, and administrators on document development, recruitment, sample collection, data entry, and providing clinical support to ensure swift and high-quality follow-up for positive test results as required. Applicants must have a professional nursing qualification and post-registration research experience in performing clinical studies. The post holder should demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to help meet the objectives of the Project with a willingness to travel to sites. Knowledge of research methodology, ethics, and research governance of clinical studies is also essential. Experience in clinical research studies and/or gastroenterology would be an advantage.

This post is available immediately.

Informal enquiries about this post may be directed to Irene Debiram-Beecham, Oncology Department, Email: id213@cam.ac.uk  Tel: 01223 761085.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 31 December 2026 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 adults' 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 on the apply button 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.

Interview: W/C 17th March 2025

Please quote reference RD44993 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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