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University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust Research Nurse/Practitioner

The closing date is 24 September 2026

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Job summary

Clinical research helps millions of people live longer and healthier lives.If you want to join this innovative and exciting speciality, then we are offering a unique opportunity to work as a Clinical Research Nurse/Practitioner in Team CARES (Cardiac, Anaesthetics, Respiratory, and Surgical Research) within the Research and Development Department, University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust. This part-time position is for 15 hours a week and will be mainly supporting the Cardiac and Cardiothoracic team.

The Cares Team predominantly coordinate the Inpatient acute trials along with long term follow up of trials patients. The role involves day-to-day care of participants on clinical studies including screening, recruitment, and follow-up.We offer a friendly, supportive working environment with access to training and professional development and offer a full induction programme with ongoing mentoring. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience and support delivery of research and see first-hand the difference it makes to patients' lives.

For further information or if you would like to arrange an informal visit please contact:Lorraine Madziva (Specialist Research Nurse ) [email protected] 01752 432847

or

Julie Alderton (Specialist Research Nurse ) [email protected] 01752 439849

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for the implementation and monitoring of the clinical requirements associated with research to ensure optimum delivery of clinical trials. S/he will ensure that all research procedures are conducted according to study protocols and will be accountable for the recruitment, data collection and care of researchparticipants with a focus on providing a quality experience.

The University Hospitals Plymouth Research & Development department is based at Plymouth Science Park across two buildings. Potential candidates need to be aware that there are distances they will need to be able to cover between the buildings and the different research clinics based in the main hospital site.

***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***

About us

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 has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment manager for this post who will put you in touch with the recruitment team. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

Details

Date posted

10 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

216-AM-CO8241447

Job locations

Research Office, 5 Research Way

Plymouth Science Park

Plymouth

PL6 8BT

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

PRIMARY DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

1. Have an understanding of the clinical research team work-plan and contribute to its achievement.

2. Manage research performance and study timelines of relevant studies.

3. Collaborate with other Trusts and organisations within the region to improve research delivery.

4. Keep up to date with research management issues through liaison with other Research Specialists /Team leaders and link with national networks.

5. Provide relevant supervision and mentorship to members of staff and students.

6. Take responsibility for own health, safety and security and promote the health, safety and security of the wider team.

7. Contribute to the development and implementation of clinical and research policies, procedures and SOPs.

8. Facilitate and maintain effective communication within the research team and between the multidisciplinary clinical team.

9. Assist in the delivery of education and training regarding research for the wider Multidisciplinary Team and act as an ambassador for research.

10. Promote a blame free culture in reporting incidents and where appropriate support local investigation of incidents.

11. Support appropriate studies within PHNT/UHP and its partner organisations as appropriate.

For further details please see attached JD&PS.

Job description

Job responsibilities

PRIMARY DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

1. Have an understanding of the clinical research team work-plan and contribute to its achievement.

2. Manage research performance and study timelines of relevant studies.

3. Collaborate with other Trusts and organisations within the region to improve research delivery.

4. Keep up to date with research management issues through liaison with other Research Specialists /Team leaders and link with national networks.

5. Provide relevant supervision and mentorship to members of staff and students.

6. Take responsibility for own health, safety and security and promote the health, safety and security of the wider team.

7. Contribute to the development and implementation of clinical and research policies, procedures and SOPs.

8. Facilitate and maintain effective communication within the research team and between the multidisciplinary clinical team.

9. Assist in the delivery of education and training regarding research for the wider Multidisciplinary Team and act as an ambassador for research.

10. Promote a blame free culture in reporting incidents and where appropriate support local investigation of incidents.

11. Support appropriate studies within PHNT/UHP and its partner organisations as appropriate.

For further details please see attached JD&PS.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse or Healthcare Professional, currently registered with UK regulatory body NMC/HPC

Desirable

• 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.
• Ability to make independent decisions
• Understand the significance of research and use of validated results to improve practice
• Demonstrable experience with dealing with confidential patient information
• Ability to communicate complex information to patients/carers/ members of MDT
• Broad and recent clinical demonstrable experience relevant to the post

Desirable

• Proven knowledge of the Research Governance Framework and Good Clinical Practice Guidelines.
• Proven knowledge of clinical trials & research methodologies.
• Proven record of meeting targets
• Demonstrable experience of clinical research within the NHS or commercial setting
• Understanding of data collection and data entry for clinical trials.

Aptitude & Abilities

Essential

• Ability to work autonomously
• Ability to work cohesively as a member of a multidisciplinary team

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse or Healthcare Professional, currently registered with UK regulatory body NMC/HPC

Desirable

• 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.
• Ability to make independent decisions
• Understand the significance of research and use of validated results to improve practice
• Demonstrable experience with dealing with confidential patient information
• Ability to communicate complex information to patients/carers/ members of MDT
• Broad and recent clinical demonstrable experience relevant to the post

Desirable

• Proven knowledge of the Research Governance Framework and Good Clinical Practice Guidelines.
• Proven knowledge of clinical trials & research methodologies.
• Proven record of meeting targets
• Demonstrable experience of clinical research within the NHS or commercial setting
• Understanding of data collection and data entry for clinical trials.

Aptitude & Abilities

Essential

• Ability to work autonomously
• Ability to work cohesively as a member of a multidisciplinary team

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

Research Office, 5 Research Way

Plymouth Science Park

Plymouth

PL6 8BT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

Research Office, 5 Research Way

Plymouth Science Park

Plymouth

PL6 8BT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Specialist Research Nurse

Lorraine Madziva

[email protected]

01752432847

Details

Date posted

10 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

216-AM-CO8241447

Job locations

Research Office, 5 Research Way

Plymouth Science Park

Plymouth

PL6 8BT

United Kingdom

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