Research Support Assistant

Are you interested in working in research? We have an exciting opportunity for a Research Support Assistant job to work in the Cambridge Clinical Research Centre supporting world-class research in a variety of disease specialities such as oncology / haematology, rheumatology, renal or vasculitis. Under supervision, you will support the research service needs of the CCRC by undertaking a range of patient focused activities to support patients as they participate in research studies.

If you are organised and adaptable, and keen to learn new skills, this could be just what you are looking for.

This post involves shift patterns (not nights) as necessary to meet the service needs.

 We encourage informal visits and if you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact David Dunlop our Facility manager via david.dunlop@nhs.net

Main duties of the job

Support the research service needs of the CCRC by undertaking a range of patient focused activities to support patients as they participate in research studies.

Working for our organisation

Our Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 12000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people – patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing ‘outstanding’ care to our patients and rated ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH’s values – Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent – are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people’s age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

As per Home Office guidelines, please be aware that, unfortunately, the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular position.

This vacancy will close at midnight on 6th May 2024

Interviews are due to be held on 21st May 2024

Benefits to you

We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.

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.