Research and Development - Lead Research Nurse/Practitioner

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Exeter; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Lead Research Nurse/Practitioner to provide professional, managerial and strategic leadership for the clinical research delivery across all sites. You will lead a large multidisciplinary team and oversee a £4 million workforce budget, driving excellence in research and patient-centred care.

The role focuses on expanding early and late-phase clinical research, ensuring compliant delivery of studies, and representing the Trust in

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with degree in a relevant healthcare discipline.
• Significant NHS clinical research experience.
• Knowledge of governance, GCP and clinical trial delivery.
• Experience leading large teams and managing budgets.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional, managerial and strategic leadership for clinical research delivery across all sites.
• Lead and inspire a large multidisciplinary clinical research workforce.
• Develop strategies to expand early and late-phase clinical research activity.
• Oversee governance, quality assurance and financial management of studies.
• Build partnerships with NIHR, academic partners and external sponsors.

Skills

Nurse/Healthcare professional

NHS leadership

Clinical research

GCP knowledge

Budget management

Stakeholder communication

Strategic planning

Staff development

Education

Registered Nurse

Degree in healthcare discipline

Job description

Shape the Future of Research. Transform Patient Care.

We are seeking an exceptional and inspiring research leader to join Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust as our Lead Research Nurse/Practitioner.

This is a pivotal senior leadership role responsible for leading and developing our clinical research workforce, ensuring the successful delivery of an extensive and diverse portfolio of over four hundred clinical studies across multiple specialties. You will provide strategic leadership to a workforce of approximately 110 research delivery staff and oversee a workforce budget of around £4 million.

About the Rol

eAs the Trust's Lead Research Nurse/Practitioner, you will provide professional, managerial and strategic leadership for clinical research delivery across all Royal Devon sites

.You will

• :Lead and inspire a large multidisciplinary clinical research workforce
• .Develop and implement strategies to expand early and late-phase clinical research activity
• .Ensure the safe, effective and compliant delivery of commercial and non-commercial research studies
• .Promote excellence in research nursing, education, innovation and patient-centred care
• .Provide expert advice and support to Chief Investigators, Principal Investigators and research teams
• .Oversee performance management, workforce planning, governance, quality assurance and financial management
• .Build strong partnerships across the Trust, the NIHR Research Delivery Network, academic partners and external sponsors
• .Champion a culture of continuous improvement, learning and research excellence

.The successful candidate will also represent the Trust within regional and national research networks and contribute to the development of research strategy and delivery across the wider health and care system

About Y

ouWe are looking for a dynamic, credible and influential leader who is passionate about research and improving patient outcomes through innovation and evidence-based practic

e.You will b

• e:A Registered Nurse or Registered Healthcare Professiona
• l.Degree qualified in a relevant healthcare disciplin
• e.An experienced leader with significant NHS clinical research experienc
• e.Knowledgeable in research governance, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and clinical trial deliver
• y.Experienced in managing large teams, complex services and substantial budget
• s.A skilled communicator with the ability to influence, motivate and inspire other
• s.Strategically minded, with the ability to develop services and drive performance improvement
• s.Committed to developing and supporting staff to achieve their full potentia

l.Essential Experience and Knowled

geExtensive experience of clinical research delivery within the NH

S.Significant leadership and line management experienc

e.In-depth understanding of clinical trials, research methodologies and research governanc

e.Strong knowledge of NIHR portfolio management and research performance metric

s.Experience delivering commercial and academic research studie

s.Budget management and resource planning experienc

e.Excellent analytical, organisational and stakeholder management skill

Why Join Royal Dev

on?At Royal Devon, research is central to our vision of delivering exceptional care. We are one of the largest research-active NHS organisations in the South West, offering patients access to innovative treatments and opportunities to participate in world-leading resear

ch.This role offers the opportunity

• to:Lead one of the region's largest clinical research delivery tea
• ms.Influence the strategic direction of research across the Tru
• ns.Collaborate with leading clinicians, academics and national research organisatio
• ns.Drive service innovation and transformati
• on.Make a lasting difference to patients, staff and healthcare delive

Join us and help shape the future of healthcare research across Devon and bey

Working Pattern

Monday - Friday 09:00 - 17:00

Interview Date: To be confirmed

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.