Total 71 Science / R&D / Research job vacancies in Cambridgeshire, CB2 1UF

On this page you will find a Role Profile which provides information about the hospital and full details about the role. We recommend that you review this and refer to it as you complete your application. Please include how you will meet the Trust Values Compassion, Excellence and Collaboration. If you would like more information about the role or working at Royal Papworth Hospital, please get in touch with the contact for this role.

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities. If you require sponsorship for a Visa to work in the UK, to avoid disappointment, please check you are not applying from a Red list country - Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Closing date is midnight on 27 May 2024 Interviews are due to be held on 19 June 2024 Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals? Our values and reputation for outstanding care Opportunities to experience a range of specialities Career and development opportunities Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team Research experience and opportunities Lovely location and quality of life Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air) 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.

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities. If you require sponsorship for a Visa to work in the UK, to avoid disappointment, please check you are not applying from a Red list country - Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Closing date is midnight on 27 May 2024 Interviews are due to be held on 6 June 2024 Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals? Our values and reputation for outstanding care Opportunities to experience a range of specialities Career and development opportunities Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team Research experience and opportunities Lovely location and quality of life Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air) 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.

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities. If you require sponsorship for a Visa to work in the UK, to avoid disappointment, please check you are not applying from a Red list country - Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Closing date is midnight on 19 May 2024 Interviews are due to be held on 29 May 2024 Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals? Our values and reputation for outstanding care Opportunities to experience a range of specialities Career and development opportunities Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team Research experience and opportunities Lovely location and quality of life Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air) 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.

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities. This vacancy will close at midnight on 21st May 2024 Interviews are due to be held on 28th 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.

Once established within the role there will be an expectation for you to be involved in respiratory research, both commercial and non-commercial, which is continually undertaken within the department. We are currently a clinical excellence site for a number of commercial research trials.We have a fantastic group of respiratory physiologists in the department and we invite you to join this dynamic and ever excelling IQIPS accredited team. Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities. This vacancy will close at midnight on 19th May 2024 Interviews are due to be held on 5th June 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.

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities. Closing date is midnight on 28 April 2024 Interviews are due to be held on 10 May 2024 Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals? Our values and reputation for outstanding care Opportunities to experience a range of specialities Career and development opportunities Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team Research experience and opportunities Lovely location and quality of life Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air) 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.

The Opportunity

Due to exponential growth, we are looking for four new Actuarial Analysts to join our Change and Transformation team to support with the delivery of several transformation projects across our clients. This involves providing requirement analysis, modelling and testing of product calculations and other responsibilities.

This is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to develop their career and skills within Actuary, with continuing support from us to complete your examinations, as well as providing opportunities to progress to more senior positions.

Locations: Peterborough and Bristol, but other locations considered

You'll be:

• Interpreting actuarial and product information to ensure accuracy of calculations.
• Responsible for the analysis, identification and collation of static data required for calculations.
• Responsible for the specification of Expects Results (ERs), and test conditions to test calculations.
• Owning the resolution of issues and liaising with actuarial, IT developers, product experts, TCS BaNCS and clients to drive solution outcomes.
• Applying data analysis methods and techniques to investigate and validate complex calculation models.

You should apply if you are:

• Working towards IFoA qualification exams.
• Experienced working within the Life and Pensions sector.
• Able to analyse vast quantities of data under time constraints.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Systematic, disciplines and analytical in your problem-solving approach.

The Perks

• 25 days holidays + 8 bank holidays
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Company pension scheme membership
• Gain professional accreditation on completion at no extra cost through our bespoke 24/7 professionally accredited online learning and development tools
• Access to our Confidential Helpline is available to be used by you and your family
• Develop your career through a wider global organisation of the TCS family

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

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.

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.

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and 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.


This advert closes on Monday 6 May 2024

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and 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.

Applications are invited for a Research Nurse to join the ACED Clinic Team at the Early Cancer Institute (https://www.earlycancer.cam.ac.uk/), Department of Oncology. The Institute's goal is to develop, validate and establish novel, highly effective early cancer diagnostic and intervention methodologies. The Research Nurse will perform and manage translational research studies for the Cambridge International Alliance for Cancer Early Detection (ACED) Clinic Team. They will be responsible for a number of cross-disciplinary research studies in a clinical environment, including recruiting participants to the ACED cohort bioresource. 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 responsibilities of the role. Knowledge of research methodology, ethics and research governance of clinical studies is also essential. Experience in clinical research studies for the early detection of cancer would be an advantage.

This post is available immediately.

Informal enquiries about this post may be directed to Alice Groves, Oncology Department, Email:ag2188@cam.ac.uk Tel: 01223 763353

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 1 year 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 children and adults' barred lists). This appointment also requires NMC Registration and a Research Passport application.

Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.

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.

Closing date: 28th April 2024
Date of interview: To be confirmed

A Vacancy at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.


Applications are invited for the post of Clinical Research Fellow (Core) in Otolaryngology (ENT) and Digital Health Technologies at Addenbrooke's Hospital, part of Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

This post is available from 7 August 2024 to 5 August 2025

This post is primarily clinical based with the opportunity for the post holder to build their portfolio towards a competitive advantage with Core Surgical and ST3 applications, whilst also working towards completing a PGCE course in conjunction with the University of Cambridge.

Please note that these posts do not carry Postgraduate Dean’s approval or training recognition.

This post may be suitable for those wishing to undertake an “F3” role.

Full Registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council at time of application is required.

The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMC’s Good Medical Practice (2013). Non-UK applicants must possess the IELTS/OET exam before obtaining a GMC licence to practice.

Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

It is a requirement for skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) will also be subject to this requirement.

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Post holders will participate in a full-shift rolling rota that provides a balanced combination of consultant supervised, firm based teaching with clinical work covering the ward, referrals from A&E and ENT emergency clinics. This ensures that consultant-supervised sessions are provided to optimise the training opportunities available for the Clinical Fellows. Post holders are also required to participate in audit and research projects and in the Cambridge Undergraduate and Postgraduate teaching programme.

Sixteen days of study leave will be incorporated into your rota over the academic year, to enable participation with the PGCE course run by the University of Cambridge. You will be supported in participating in wider research within the department, with a specific focus on medical education via mixed reality techniques.

Please refer to the Job description and Person specification attached for further details on the main responsibilities and duties for this post.


This advert closes on Tuesday 2 Apr 2024

Post holders will participate in a full-shift rolling rota that provides a balanced combination of consultant supervised, firm based teaching with clinical work covering the ward, referrals from A&E and ENT emergency clinics. This ensures that consultant-supervised sessions are provided to optimise the training opportunities available for the Clinical Fellows. Post holders are also required to participate in audit and research projects and in the Cambridge Undergraduate and Postgraduate teaching programme. Sixteen days of study leave will be incorporated into your rota over the academic year, to enable participation with the PGCE course run by the University of Cambridge. You will be supported in participating in wider research within the department, with a specific focus on medical education via mixed reality techniques. Please refer to the Job description and Person specification attached for further details on the main responsibilities and duties for this post.

The Opportunity

Due to exponential growth, we are looking for four new Actuarial Analysts to join our Change and Transformation team to support with the delivery of several transformation projects across our clients. This involves providing requirement analysis, modelling and testing of product calculations and other responsibilities.

This is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to develop their career and skills within Actuary, with continuing support from us to complete your examinations, as well as providing opportunities to progress to more senior positions.

Locations: Peterborough and Bristol, but other locations considered

You'll be:

• Interpreting actuarial and product information to ensure accuracy of calculations.
• Responsible for the analysis, identification and collation of static data required for calculations.
• Responsible for the specification of Expects Results (ERs), and test conditions to test calculations.
• Owning the resolution of issues and liaising with actuarial, IT developers, product experts, TCS BaNCS and clients to drive solution outcomes.
• Applying data analysis methods and techniques to investigate and validate complex calculation models.

You should apply if you are:

• Working towards IFoA qualification exams.
• Experienced working within the Life and Pensions sector.
• Able to analyse vast quantities of data under time constraints.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Systematic, disciplines and analytical in your problem-solving approach.

The Perks

• 25 days holidays + 8 bank holidays
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Company pension scheme membership
• Gain professional accreditation on completion at no extra cost through our bespoke 24/7 professionally accredited online learning and development tools
• Access to our Confidential Helpline is available to be used by you and your family
• Develop your career through a wider global organisation of the TCS family

Tissue Diagnostic Science Manager

12 Month Fixed Term Contract or Secondment

Join the team dedicated to Oncology, with an ambition to eliminate cancer as a cause of death. It's our big vision that unites and inspires us.

With multiple indications and high-quality molecules at all stages of our innovative pipeline, we keep pushing forward. Fusing ground breaking science with the latest technology to achieve breakthroughs. Backed by investment, we are seeking to deliver 6 new molecular entities by 2025.

A place built on courage, curiosity and collaboration - we make results-oriented decisions driven by patient outcomes. Empowered to lead at every level, free to ask questions and take smart risks that write the next chapter for our pipeline and Oncology team.

Pioneers of collaborative research we have built an outstanding scientific community both internally and externally. Fusing academia and industry, we have united some of the world's foremost medical centres.

Have the opportunity to build an exciting and meaningful career as part of the team committed to improving the lives of millions with cancer.

Precision Medicine and BioSamples within AstraZeneca focuses on matching medicines to those patients who will benefit from them most and delivers companion or complementary diagnostic assays that align with the drug development process and enable personalised healthcare approaches within our clinical portfolio.

As a Manager, Tissue Diagnostics Science you will use your knowledge of tissue based diagnostic assays including immuno-histochemistry (IHC), in situ hybridization (ISH) and other ground breaking technologies and approaches (multiplexing, multi-immunofluorescence, Digital pathology and artificial intelligence etc.) to provide scientific and technical expertise to deliver innovative tissue diagnostic approaches to AstraZeneca's clinical portfolio, through strategic partnerships with leading diagnostic companies.

If successful, you would be part of multidisciplinary teams implementing and delivering diagnostic tests to match the right patients to the right drugs. Specifically, you would be:

• Delivering diagnostic testing to clinical studies as agreed with project leaders including tissue (IHC, ISH assays) diagnostic test establishment in partner laboratories, establish innovative diagnostic tests (e.g. tests relying on machine learning/AI), monitor diagnostic test data for quality control, provide scientific troubleshooting when necessary and preparation of study reports with presentation at appropriate meetings.
• Accountable for the operational, scientific and regulatory aspects of establishing and controlling diagnostic tests used to identify patients who are eligible to enter drug clinical trials.
• Performing technical due diligence of potential external partners (e.g. start-up companies, diagnostic manufacturers, laboratories) in scientific area(s) of expertise.
• Leading projects across internal and external partners in a global multi-disciplinary environment, applying scientific, technical and operational expertise.
• Accountable to scout and evaluate emerging technologies in your area of expertise aligned with mid and long term strategic priorities of Precision Medicine.
• Identify opportunities, propose solutions and work across boundaries in the scientific area(s) of expertise that will enable drug development projects and diagnostics labelling.
• Generating scientific evidence from a variety of data-types (e.g. images, real-world evidence, clinical trial data) to enable companion diagnostic test selection, regulatory submissions and diagnostic test life-cycle management.
• Delivering diagnostic data work packages to enable regulatory submission and approval inclusive of studies to enable market adoption and life cycle management, including statistical data analysis.
• Building and maintaining a knowledge of current and emerging diagnostic technologies in area of expertise.
• Accountable for the delivery of scientific evidence enabling the development of new diagnostic tests, their regulatory submissions and commercial launches.
• Driving continuous improvement in the scientific area(s) of expertise, aligned to Precision Medicine strategic objectives of increasing project success, adding value to projects and delivering better medicines to patients.
• Being accountable for the time and quality of agreed work.
• Providing updates on the progress, risks and opportunities of the agreed work to the appropriate governance bodies for review, challenge and issue resolution.
• Taking on small supervisory or skills transfer / training roles

Essential Minimum

• BSc or equivalent experience in relevant subject
• Experience of working in collaborative or multi-functional initiatives
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of tissue-based biomarker assays, such as immunohistochemistry (IHC) and/or in situ hybridisation (ISH), including troubleshooting and QC
• Operational experience of clinical trial set up, documentation and QC / monitoring of tissue testing

Desirable

• Advance degree or equivalent experience in a relevant area
• An understanding of clinical and diagnostic development and commercialisation.
• Knowledge of clinical testing procedures and applicable laboratory testing regulations such as Good Clinical Practice, CAP/CLIA, Good Clinical Practice and Quality Systems Regulation.

Why we love it

If your passion is science and you want to be part of a team that makes a bigger impact on patients' lives, then there's no better place to be. Here we truly understand science and apply it every day to strengthen and grow our pipeline.

This role can sit at our UK, Cambridge or Poland, Warsaw locations

Cambridge Biomedical Campus (1 position); Warsaw, Poland (1 position)

Competitive Salary & Benefits

Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can't wait to hear from you.

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