Research Nurse (Upper GI Cancer) (Fixed Term)

Applications are invited to apply for a Research Nurse position within an established translational research programme headed by Dr Massimiliano di Pietro and Professor Rebecca Fitzgerald, focusing on patients with the pre-cancerous conditions of the upper GI tract with a goal to improve diagnosis and management of patients with cancer. For more information visit https://www.earlycancer.cam.ac.uk/professor-rebecca-fitzgerald and https://www.earlycancer.cam.ac.uk/dr-massimiliano-di-pietro.

The specific purpose of this role will be to support research studies being conducted by the team of Dr Massimiliano di Pietro and Professor Rebecca Fitzgerald OBE to find better ways of detecting oesophageal and gastric cancer at an earlier stage. Our team has a long track record of pioneering research in this area that has led to new tests, including the Cytosponge, and changes in guidelines that have been adopted nationally and internationally. We also work closely with colleagues in physics, surgery and medical genetics. The role is an active nursing role with direct patient contact with a particular emphasis on recruitment, sample collection, data entry and study co-ordination. The post holder will work within an established team of clinicians, researchers, research nurses and administrators.

The successful candidate should have significant post-registration clinical experience and previous research experience in commercial and/or non-commercial clinical trials. Previous study coordinator and endoscopy nurse experience is desirable.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 2 years 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, a Research Passport application and an Honorary Clinical Contract.

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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 Clinical 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 and CV in the Upload section of the online application. The covering letter should outline how you match the criteria for the post and why you are applying for this role. 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.

Closing date: 5th September 2025

Interview date: 12th September 2025

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Please quote reference RD46641 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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