Agile Research Delivery Team (Nurse / Midwife / AHP)

NHS; Truro; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the South West Peninsula is seeking Nurses, Midwives, or Allied Health Professionals for three positions in their Agile Research Delivery Team. The role involves supporting NIHR research projects across various settings, and applicants should possess NMC or AHP registration. This full-time position offers flexible working locations, ongoing training, and benefits including annual leave, training funding, and staff discounts. Salary ranges from £31,049 to £37,796 per annum, depending on experience.

Benefits

27 to 33 days of annual leave

Access to occupational health services

Staff discounts on shopping

Qualifications

• Previous research experience is not essential; training will be provided.
• Access to a car and full driving license are essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver National Institute for Health and Care Research studies.
• Assist in setting up and delivering studies across multiple care environments.

Skills

Research delivery

Healthcare background

Autonomous working

Education

NMC or AHP registration

Job description

Agile Research Delivery Team (Nurse / Midwife / AHP)

The closing date is 09 January 2026

Are you a Nurse, Midwife, Allied Health Professional with a passion for research? We are excited to offer three Research Delivery positions within our Agile Research Delivery Team in the South West Peninsula (SWP).

These posts will be based across the regions of Cornwall, Devon, and Somerset. We welcome applications from all areas of the Peninsula, and with offices throughout the region, we can offer flexible working locations.

In this role, 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.

Main duties of the job

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.

About us

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 youll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Job responsibilities

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.

Previous research experience is not essential, full training, supervision, and ongoing professional development will be provided. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong healthcare background who is eager to start or build a career in research.

Applicants with NMC or AHP registration are welcome.

Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week. Full Time Monday - Friday

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

For further information please contact: Migaila Aldred, Agile Research Delivery Team Senior Clinical Manager on [e-mail]

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 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.

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Person Specification

General Requirements

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description
• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

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.

Employer name

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

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

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

185-21190-12088

Job locations

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust