Job overview

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (“the Trust”) is involved with exciting clinical research.  In particular, in partnership with the University of Cambridge, we host the NIHR Cambridge Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) and we have recently been awarded funding to host one of NHS England’s sub-national secure data research environments.

The Trust’s Research & Development Department (“R&D”) is seeking to appoint a solicitor to join the R&D legal team. The R&D legal team provides a dedicated, professional legal service to the wider R&D team as well as Trust researchers, to support research from early ideas through to patient benefit and commercialisation. 

The role is varied and involves leading on the review, negotiation and implementation of agreements relating to clinical research as well as providing legal advice on issues concerning clinical research including data protection.  You will work closely with colleagues from across clinical-academia (including our partner organisation, the University of Cambridge) professional scientists, and other partner organisations.

Main duties of the job

Prepare, review, negotiate and advise on all contracts relating to the NIHR Cambridge Biomedical Research Centre.

Provide a professional legal service to the R&D Department and Trust researchers to support research from early ideas through to patient benefit and commercialisation.  Liaising with researchers, heads of departments and other staff across the Trust, the University of Cambridge, partner organisations and external organisations.

Liaise with the University of Cambridge legal team, clinical school, research services division and other University departments for matters relating to research within both organisations.

Research and advise independently on particular points of law relating to research including data protection law and ICO guidance.

Advise on compliance with statutory or regulatory matters or the interpretation of Trust policies and procedures relating to research.

Contribute to regular reviews of and updates of the Trust’s policies and procedures for research.

Instruct and liaise with external lawyers and counsel as and when necessary.

Liaise with key stakeholders, including but not limited to Cambridge Enterprise, Health Innovation East, Cambridge University Health Partners, East of England Secure Data Environment and the Health Research Authority on all issues relating to Trust research including data protection law and management of intellectual property.

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 13,000 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.