Research Nurse

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust; Taunton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organisation in Taunton seeks a Research Nurse/Practitioner to join their acute research team. This role involves supporting clinical research by coordinating care for participants, ensuring compliance with regulations, and recruiting eligible patients. Candidates should be registered healthcare professionals with experience in ICU or acute settings. The role offers flexible working options and a strong focus on career development.

Benefits

Flexible working options

NHS pension scheme

Generous annual leave allowance

Career development support

Blue Light Card benefits

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate in English Language, both written and verbally appropriate to the post.
• Basic Understanding of research governance.
• Thorough knowledge of caring for patients with a variety of Medical and Surgical conditions.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, and coordinate care for research participants.
• Ensure compliance with regulations, GCP guidelines, and study protocols.
• Identify and recruit eligible participants for studies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Proactive approach

Patient-focused communication

Education

Registered Healthcare Professional

Job description

The Department of Clinical research at Musgrove Park Hospital are looking to welcome a new Research Nurse/Practitioner to join their acute research team.

The Acute Research Team is busy! We are a team of 12 who work together to set-up, deliver and manage numerous studies in various departments including, ED, ICU, surgery and other acute areas.

If you are interested in research, have experience working in acute settings, including ICU, motivated, can work autonomously and have great attention to detail then this may be the job for you.

Informal visits/chats are recommended - contact Kate James Tel: [phone] email : [e-mail].

Main duties of the job

We're looking for proactive, patient-focused individuals to support the safe delivery of clinical research within the South West Research Network.

You'll play a key role in assessing, planning, and coordinating care for research participants, ensuring full compliance with regulations, GCP guidelines, and study protocols. With strong communication skills, you'll guide patients through their research journey--making complex information clear and supporting informed decisions.

Your attention to detail will ensure accurate and timely data collection, contributing to safe, effective studies. You'll also help identify and recruit eligible participants, offering expert advice throughout the trial.

This role requires a flexible, collaborative approach, working across specialties and locations while promoting research opportunities to both patients and clinical teams.

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 Professional.
• Must be able to communicate in English Language, both written and verbally appropriate to the post.
• Ability to evaluate the significance of research.
• Able to critically appraise and use validated results to improve practice.
• Thorough knowledge of caring for patients with a variety of Medical and Surgical conditions.
• Basic Understanding of research governance.
• Basic knowledge of research methodology.
• Knowledge of drug therapies used in General Medicine and Surgery

Experience

• Demonstrable, recent healthcare professional experience in ICU, acute Medicine or Surgery.
• Recent or current extensive experience of the care of patients in an acute setting
• Previous experience of data collection.

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.