Research Nurse​/AHP

Job Summary

We have an exciting opportunity. Are you looking for a healthy work life balance whilst still looking to develop your career?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 5 Research Nurse/AHP to join our experienced Research Team. The Research Team are passionate about improving patient care and health outcomes through observational and interventional clinical trials. As a Research Nurse/AHP you will deliver an exceptional patient experience to all our service users.

Join us. Be part of research.

• Be organised, motivated and able to prioritise your own workload.
• Responsible for data collection and, working under supervision, support the team with recruitment into trials.
• Key part of the role will be to liaise with all members of the multi‑disciplinary team; therefore excellent interpersonal and communication skills are required.
• Excellent opportunity for those who wish to start a career in clinical research. Training will be provided for research‑specific procedures.

• Have an understanding of the clinical research team objectives and contribute to their achievement.
• Manage research performance and study timelines of relevant studies.

• Be responsible for the delivery of a clinical trial portfolio.

• Be responsible for the care of research participants and use opportunities to provide health promotion and patient education.

• Work as part of the multidisciplinary team and contribute to the ongoing development of the department.

• Have an awareness of the income stream relevant to Clinical Trials and work within local and Trust‑wide financial and budgetary guidelines.

The clinical research delivery team recruits participants from across the organisation into commercial and non‑commercial clinical trials and research. We support research in a variety of clinical specialties and departments. We provide clinical research expertise from setting up studies with the clinical service through to informed consent, trial treatments and interventions and study follow‑up. We use a range of clinical database systems to ensure high‑quality clinical data collection.

The team supports the safe conduct of research in accordance with the Research Governance Framework and Good Clinical Practice guidelines and provides assurance that the rights, safety and well‑being of trial participants are protected.

Date posted: 16 February 2026

Pay scheme:
Agenda for change

Band: 5

Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum pro rata

Contract:

Permanent

Working pattern:
Full‑time

Reference number:

-CORP-A

Job locations:
Torbay Hospital
Lowes Bridge
Torquay
TQ2 7AA

• Relevant Healthcare Degree
• Customer/Patient care experience
• Experience of dealing with confidential information
• Excellent communication skills
• Microsoft Office: creating folders, editing Word documents

Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

• Relevant Healthcare Degree
• Registered Nurse or Healthcare Professional
• Demonstrable computer literacy:
  • ECDL qualification or similar ability
  • Outlook email and calendars
  • Microsoft Office: creating folders, editing Word documents
  • Uploading and downloading attachment files
  • Basic Excel spreadsheets
• Understand the significance of research and the use of validated results to improve practice
• Understanding of data collection and data entry for clinical trials
• Excellent communication skills
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Excellent organisational skills and able to work to tight deadlines
• Ability to work autonomously
• Ability to work within a team and complement group dynamics
• Ability to prioritise and organise own workload
• Flexible and adaptable
• Willingness to undertake any necessary training and development to enhance work performance
• Commitment to openness, honesty and integrity to undertake the…