We are seeking a Research Nurse interested in contributing to the running of a trial of an anti-inflammatory drug in severe head injury. The successful candidate will join the TITAN-TBI clinical trial team to manage the day to day running of the clinical trial, including recruiting participants, collecting and processing samples, and performing trial assessments. Additionally, the post holder will run brain injury biomarker and immunology assays.
Key job functions
The post-holder will be responsible for patient recruitment, biosample collection and processing, clinical data collection and documentation, as well as running simple laboratory assays under the supervision of an experienced laboratory manager.
Essential Criteria
We will only consider applicants who are currently NMC-registered Nursing Practitioners, permitted to practise in the UK.
This is an integrated appointment between the University and Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust ("NHS Trust"). You will therefore also be issued 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.
Further details can be found in the Further Particulars document.
For questions relating to the post, please contact Dr Edward Needham at [email protected].
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 3 years in the first instance.
Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment. This appointment also requires a Research Passport application.
Closing Date: 22nd November 2026.
Interview Date: to be confirmed.
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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