Research Nurse​/Practitioner

Job Summary

Clinical research helps millions of people live longer and healthier lives. If you want to join this innovative and exciting speciality, we are offering a unique opportunity to work as a Clinical Research Delivery Nurse/Practitioner in the Synergy Team within the Research and Development Department, University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust.

The role involves day‑to‑day care of participants on clinical studies including screening, recruitment and follow‑up. The post holder will implement and monitor the clinical requirements associated with research to ensure optimum delivery of clinical trials. All research procedures will be conducted according to study protocols and the recruiter will be accountable for recruitment, data collection and care of research participants with a focus on providing a quality experience.

• Have an understanding of the clinical research team work‑plan and contribute to its achievement.
• Manage research performance and study timelines of relevant studies.
• Collaborate with other Trusts and organisations within the region to improve research delivery.
• Keep up to date with research management issues through liaison with other research specialists / team leaders and link with national networks.
• Provide relevant supervision and mentorship to members of staff and students.
• Take responsibility for own health, safety and security and promote the health, safety and security of the wider team.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of clinical and research policies, procedures and SOPs.
• Facilitate and maintain effective communication within the research team and between the multidisciplinary clinical team.
• Assist in the delivery of education and training regarding research for the wider multidisciplinary team and act as an ambassador for research.
• Promote a blame free culture in reporting incidents and where appropriate support local investigation of incidents.
• Support appropriate studies within PHNT/UHP and its partner organisations as appropriate.

We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust offers great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment.

• Job posted: 29 January 2026
• Band: 5
• Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 per annum
• Contract:
  
  Permanent
• Working pattern:
  Full‑time
• Reference number: 216‑LH‑CO7726988
• Job locations:
  Research Office, 5 Research Way, Plymouth Science Park, Plymouth PL6 8BT

• Qualifications (Essential)
  • Registered Nurse or Healthcare Professional, currently registered with UK regulatory body NMC/HPC
• Desirable (Qualifications)
  • Research Training (e.g. GCP, degree module, informed consent)
• Knowledge & Experience (Essential)
  • Pertinent clinical skills
  • Computer literacy including ability to work with databases
  • Ability to organise and prioritise own workload and work to tight deadlines
• Desirable (Knowledge & Experience)
  • Proven knowledge of the Research Governance Framework and Good Clinical Practice Guidelines
  • Proven knowledge of clinical trials & research methodologies
• Aptitude & Abilities (Essential)
  • Ability to work autonomously
  • Ability to work cohesively as a member of a multidisciplinary team

• University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
• Research Office, 5 Research Way, Plymouth Science Park, Plymouth PL6 8BT
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