Research Nurse

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Exeter; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Exeter is looking for a dedicated Research Nurse to join the Division 1 Hartland Research Team. In this role, you will assist in coordinating and recruiting patients for cancer studies across various clinical trials. Full training will be provided, making this an excellent opportunity for those interested in research. You will be expected to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and supervise student nurses. The position entails a 37.5-hour work week, Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 17:00.

Qualifications

• Experience in research is not essential, full training is provided.
• Desirable background in oncology or haematology.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and recruit patients for cancer studies.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams on clinical trials.
• Supervise and mentor student nurses on placement.

Skills

IT skills including Word and Excel

Organizational skills

Ability to work collaboratively

Job description

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, 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.

Role Summary

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.

About the Role

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More detail about the role

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.