Research Nurse

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Exeter; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Nursery onsite

Job summary

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a registered Research Nurse to join our clinical research team, supporting the safe and effective delivery of clinical research in line with Good Clinical Practice and the Research Governance Framework.

The post-holder will assist with recruitment, data collection and participant care, ensuring rights, safety and wellbeing of participants are prioritised.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with experience in clinical research.
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice and Research Governance Framework.
• Experience in recruitment, data collection and participant care within trials.

Responsibilities

• Assist with trial delivery, including recruitment, data collection and participant care.
• Ensure rights, safety and wellbeing of trial participants are prioritised.
• Support recruitment targets and monitor clinical trial requirements.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Clinical research experience

Good Clinical Practice

Education

Nursing qualification

NMC Registration

Job description

We are seeking a registered Research Nurse to join our clinical research team, supporting the safe and effective delivery of clinical research in line with Good Clinical Practice and the Research Governance Framework.

The post-holder will assist with all aspects of trial delivery, including recruitment, data collection, and participant care, ensuring the rights, safety and wellbeing of participants are prioritised. They will support recruitment targets and performance objectives, and help implement and monitor clinical trial requirements.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to high-quality research while providing a positive participant experience and ensuring that all procedures are conducted according to protocol.

About the Role

More detail about the role

The Research Nurse will work as part of the clinical research team to support the safe conduct of research in 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 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 care of research participants with a focus on providing a quality experience.

The post-holder is responsible for his/her own workload for the screening, recruitment, consent, data collection and retention of patients into research studies. Workloads will be flexible and at times will involve cross divisional support of other research teams and a flexible approach to work. On occasion the post-holder will deputise for the band 6 senior research nurse.

Working Pattern:Monday to Friday, 8-4/9-5

Interview Date:Monday 28th September 2026

For further information please contact: Emma Reid, Research Nurse Specialist/Kestor Team Lead [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.

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 people’s 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.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more

It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

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 are 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 will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

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 will help you get there.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You will 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 would love to hear from you.

• Salary Band 5: £32,073 - £39,043 per annum per rata
• Frequency Annual
• Vacancy Reference 185-1544-14226
• Contract Type Permanent
• Closing Date 25 September, 2026
• Job Category Nursing
• Staff Group Nursing & Midwifery Registered