Senior Research Nurse

Overview

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.

The closing date is 23 February 2026

For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.

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 peoples 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.

Its never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as youll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

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 recentrelevant 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 provideassurance 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 atall levels.

The post holder will be able to autonomously plan, implement, organise andmanage 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 inline 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 thatthe rights, safety and well-being of trial participants are protected. They will ensure thatall research procedures are conducted according to study protocols and will be accountable for the recruitment, data collection and care of research participants with afocus on providing a quality experience.

Experienced research nurses looking to take the next step in their career are encouraged to apply; development into the senior role will be supported for the right candidate.

Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

For further information please contact: Jane Hunt, Rosemoor Team lead, North Devon District Hospital,  or Heather Palfrey Commercial Research Matron

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.

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