Research Nurse Blood Cancer Prevention (Vassiliou Lab) at University of Cambridge

Applications are invited for a Haematology Research Nurse to work with Professor George Vassiliou and a group of leading Haematologists and Research Scientists based at the University of Cambridge and Cambridge University Hospitals. 

The role will be integral to a team driving a pioneering initiative funded by leading UK and USA leukaemia charities to establish a Specialist Centre of Research (SCOR) and Research Clinic for the prevention of blood cancers like acute myeloid leukaemia and myelodysplastic syndromes (see announcement here: https://bit.ly/3HHBe35). 

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with the drive and initiative to work across the diverse responsibilities of the role that will include supporting clinic patients, recruiting research participants, working closely with medical/surgical/research teams and interacting with haematology teams from the newly established UK Network for Myeloid Cancer Prevention. 

The post holder should be able to work well as part of a team but demonstrate independence and flexibility to help meet the responsibilities of the role. Experience in clinical research studies for the would be an advantage. 

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 Contract with 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 

Questions regarding the post can be directed to Professor George Vassiliou who can be contacted at gsv20@cam.ac.uk 

Applicants must have a professional nursing qualification and experience in Haematology, Oncology, Medical Research or a related speciality. 

Full-time or part-time: The post is best suited for someone working full time, but part-time working will be considered in discussion with candidates. 

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 36 months in the first instance. 

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a basic disclosure (criminal records check) check, a security check and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. 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. 

Please ensure that you upload a covering letter and a 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. 

The interview date for the role is: Week commencing  25th March 2024  

Please quote reference RB40759 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy. 

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.