Agile Research Delivery Team Nurse​/Midwife​/AHP

Agile Research Delivery Team Nurse / Midwife / AHP

The closing date is 19 June 2026.

Are you a Nurse, Midwife, Allied Health Professional with a passion for research? We are excited to offer this Research Delivery position within our Agile Research Delivery Team in the South West Peninsula (SWP). This post will be based in the Devon locality and you will help deliver National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Research Delivery Network (RDN) Portfolio studies across a variety of health and care specialties and settings (GP practices, hospitals, care homes, schools and other community settings).

As this role involves travel across multiple sites, access to a car and a full driving licence are essential. Travel expenses will be reimbursed in line with the Trusts expenses policy.

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 you’ll 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

This role provides vital support for NIHR research projects across a wide range of clinical and community settings. Working under the supervision and guidance of the Senior Agile Research Delivery Team Nurse/ Midwife/ AHP and within a flexible, multidisciplinary team, you will assist in the setup and delivery of studies across multiple organisations and care environments. The position requires flexible, autonomous working across disciplines and is part of the NIHR South West Peninsula Agile Research Delivery Team, offering a combination of office‑based and remote working.

Interview Date:
To be confirmed

For further information please contact:
Claire Folan or Amanda Phillips, Agile Research Delivery Team Managers on  /

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.

We will work together to maintain a culture that…