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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 PRC team.

You will be responsible for coordinating and managing the delivery of a portfolio of clinical trials and the management of clinical research staff within the relevant specialties and helping to complete the set-up of this new venture including implementing novel patient recruitment initiatives as well as experience in coordinating and helping to deliver clinical trials across a range of specialties supporting Urgent Public Health research including vaccine trials.

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.

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More detail about the role

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 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.

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.

Working Pattern: Monday- Friday 830-1630. Occasional weekends/evenings

Interview Date: To be confirmed

For further information please contact: Heather Palfrey, PRC Lead Nurse 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.

Benefits

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including:

National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.

Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter

Car lease schemes.

The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).

Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.