Senior Research Nurse

Rdehospital; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 38,000 - GBP 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Barnstaple seeks an experienced Senior Research Nurse to lead clinical trials. This role involves managing research projects, ensuring compliance with clinical guidelines, and protecting the rights and safety of trial participants. The ideal candidate will have a strong clinical background and experience in project management. This permanent position offers a salary between £38,682 and £46,580 per annum, with opportunities for professional development and a commitment to staff well-being.

Benefits

NHS Pension Scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Access to occupational health services

Flexible working schemes

Staff discounts on shopping and leisure

Qualifications

• Recent relevant clinical experience in an acute or community setting.
• Ability to plan, implement and manage clinical research projects.
• Knowledge of Research Governance Framework and Good Clinical Practice guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Support safe conduct of clinical trials.
• Manage and coordinate clinical research projects.
• Ensure protections for trial participants.

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Project management

Research protocols

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

This Senior Research Nurse post will require someone who has a range of clinical knowledge, skills and experience and who can act as a resource to advise and support those involved in clinical trials at all levels. You will be working on a broad range of clinical trials planning, implementing, organising and managing concurrent research projects. You will primarily work in North Devon District Hospital but will develop networks with multidisciplinary teams across the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Community Hospitals and health organisations in order to support clinical trials that recruit people from all walks of life, from healthy volunteers to those with complex health conditions and across all ages group.

About the Role

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Research Nurse/Practitioner who has recent
relevant clinical experience in the acute or community setting to be part of the North Devon Research Delivery Team team.

You will support the safe conduct of research in accordance with the
Research Governance Framework and Good Clinical Practice guidelines and provide
assurance that the rights, safety and well-being of trial participants are protected.
The post holder will provide specialist knowledge, skills and experience within clinical
research, and act as a resource to advise and support those involved in clinical trials at
all levels.

The post holder will be able to autonomously plan, implement, organise and
manage concurrent research projects. They will develop networks with Multidisciplinary
Teams across the Trust and other appropriate local and national agencies. They will
coordinate and manage the relevant study portfolio and deliver recruitment accrual in
line with performance and monitoring objectives. As a Senior Research
Nurse/Practitioner they will be responsible for the implementation and monitoring of the
clinical requirements associated with research to ensure optimum delivery of clinical
trials.

They will ensure that research will be conducted in accordance with the Research
Governance Framework and Good Clinical Practice guidelines to provide assurance that
the rights, safety and well-being of trial participants are protected. They will ensure that
all research procedures are conducted according to study protocols and will be
accountable for the recruitment, data collection and care of research participants with a
focus on providing a quality experience.

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation TrustandNorthern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

About Us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more

It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:

• National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
• Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
• Car lease schemes.
• The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
• Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.

• Salary Band 6: £38,682-£46,580 per annum pro rata
• Frequency Annual
• Vacancy Reference 185-2726-12471
• Contract Type Permanent
• Closing Date 23 February, 2026
• Job Category Nursing
• Staff Group Nursing & Midwifery Registered