Senior Research Nurse

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.

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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 Trust
and
Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

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…