Clinical Research Nurse / practitioner

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Yeovil is seeking a Senior Research Nurse/Practitioner to lead clinical trials and provide expert clinical support to research participants. Ideal candidates will possess a relevant postgraduate diploma and experience in data collection and project management. This role offers a chance to work at the forefront of research that impacts patient care, with a strong focus on staff wellbeing and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working options

NHS pension scheme

Generous annual leave allowance

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Registered Healthcare Professional with post-registration clinical experience.
• Thorough knowledge of data collection and research methodology.
• Competent user of IT, especially MS Office and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate clinical trials across medical specialties.
• Provide expert clinical care to research participants.
• Ensure effective delivery of research following regulatory standards.

Skills

Clinical care

Data collection

Project management

Communication skills

IT competency

Education

Postgraduate diploma or equivalent

Registered Healthcare Professional

Tools

MS Office

Outlook

Job description

Join Us in Shaping the Future of Patient Care Through Research

Are you a passionate and experienced registered healthcare professional looking to take the next step in your research career? We are looking for a Senior Research Nurse/Practitioner to join our expanding team within the medical portfolio, focusing on respiratory, stroke, and cardiology research delivery.

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of clinical research, contributing to high-quality, patient-centred studies that will shape the future of healthcare delivery in Somerset.

Main duties of the job

As a Senior Research Nurse, you will:

Lead and coordinate a portfolio of clinical trials across the medical specialties.

Provide expert clinical care and support to research participants.

Ensure the safe and effective delivery of research in line with GCP, UK Policy Framework, and regulatory standards.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, Principal Investigators, and the Regional Research Delivery Network.

Act as a role model and mentor to junior research staff, supporting their development and ensuring high standards of practice.

You'll be joining a supportive and innovative research team embedded within a forward-thinking NHS trust.

There is a strong focus on staff wellbeing along with opportunities to work on cutting- edge research that directly impacts patient care.

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered Healthcare ProfessionalPost-registration clinical experienceEvidence of a good standard of Literacy / English language skillsCompetent user of IT, especially MS-Office, Internet Explorer, and Groupwise/Outlook with proven file management ability.
• Postgraduate diploma or equivalent (or working towards)Understanding of research governanceThorough knowledge of data collection, data entry and analysisThorough knowledge of research methodologyPrevious experience of data collection, audit, and research design

Experience

• Demonstrable, recent healthcare professional experience in the care of patients with complex needs
• Previous experience of data collection, audit, and research designSome experience of project management

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.