Research Nurse

NHS; Exeter; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Exeter is seeking a Research Nurse to join its cancer studies team. This role involves coordinating and recruiting patients for clinical trials while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate should possess a relevant nursing degree and demonstrate strong organizational and IT skills. Prior experience in oncology or haematology is favorable. This position requires a commitment to patient care and includes mentor support for student nurses. The role operates Monday to Friday with a focus on work-life balance.

Benefits

27-33 days paid annual leave

Healthy work-life balance

Access to occupational health services

Pension scheme

Salary sacrifice options

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with experience in clinical or research environments.
• Experience in oncology or haematology is desirable.
• Strong IT skills, especially in data collection and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating and recruiting patients for cancer studies.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams to deliver clinical trials.
• Support and supervise student nurses during placements.

Skills

Organizational skills

IT skills including Word and Excel

Ability to work collaboratively

Mentoring skills

Education

Relevant nursing degree

Job description

Research Nurse

This is an exciting position for a Research Nurse to join the Division 1 Hartland Research Team. The research nurse will primarily be working on cancer studies.

The post holder will be part of a team coordinating and recruiting to studies on the NIHR portfolio at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, this is a busy portfolio of both commercial and non-commercial clinical trials. The post holder will be based at the Royal Devon and Exeter working Monday to Friday- social hours. The job entails collaborative working with extended multidisciplinary teams within the hospital to recruit patients to clinical trials.

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, you'll 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.

Information about this role is listed in role summary. Working across all cancer clinical trials not on a specific trial or cancer site.

Experience in research is not essential as the post holder will be supported by the senior research nurse and full training will be given. The role requires working across both research and clinical teams so the research nurses will need to demonstrate the ability to organise, prioritise and adjust their workload in relation to requirements of a range of studies. IT skills including Word and Excel are also a vital part of this role as a large amount of time is spent collecting data on relevant patients.

The research nurses will be expected to supervise and/or mentor student nurses on placement in clinical research. They will also be responsible for the implementation and monitoring of clinical requirements associated with research to ensure optimum delivery of clinical trials.

Previous experience in working in oncology or haematology is desirable for this role.

Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week. Monday‑Friday 09.00‑17.00

Interview Date: 17.12.2025

For further information please contact: Claire Webb [e-mail], Dawn Edwards [e-mail], Elizabeth Davey [e-mail] phone number: 01329402869

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.

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'd love to hear from you.

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