Research Nurse/AHP

NHS; Torquay; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Torquay is seeking a Band 5 Research Nurse to join its experienced Oncology Research Team. The role involves planning and managing research projects in compliance with research governance and clinical practice guidelines. Excellent interpersonal skills are essential, and training is provided for specific procedures. This opportunity is ideal for those starting a career in clinical research.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, organise and manage concurrent research projects.
• Coordinate and manage the relevant study portfolio and deliver recruitment accrual.
• Ensure that all research procedures are conducted according to study protocols.

Skills

Computer Literacy

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Venepuncture/Cannulation

ECG Competency

Understanding of data collection and data entry for clinical trials

Education

Registered Nurse/Practitioner

Research training (i.e. GCP, degree module or informed consent)

Job description

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust - Research Nurse/AHP

The closing date is 09 December 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Research Nurse to work with our experienced Oncology Research Team.

The Research Nurse / AHP works as part of the clinical research team to support the safe conduct of research 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.

You will work with the research team to plan, implement, organise and manage concurrent research projects. Develop networks with Multidisciplinary Teams across the Trust and other appropriate local and national agencies. Coordinate and manage the relevant study portfolio and deliver recruitment accrual in line with performance and monitoring objectives.

Also be responsible for the implementation and monitoring of the clinical requirements associated with research to ensure optimum delivery of clinical trials. You will ensure that all research procedures are conducted according to study protocols and is accountable for the recruitment, data collection and care of research participants with a focus on providing a quality experience.

Main duties of the job

• The Oncology portfolio covers both randomised controlled trials, and observational studies across a range of solid tumour sites. Over the last few years our portfolio has expanded allowing us to offer our local patient population the very latest in clinical trials.
• The post holder will need be organised, motivated and able to prioritise their own workload. They will be responsible for data collection and, working under supervision, will be required to support the team with recruitment into trials. A key part of the role will be to liaise with all members of the multi-disciplinary team so the successful candidate must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

This is an excellent opportunity for those who wish to start a career in clinical research. Training will be provided for research specific procedures.

For further information, please contact:Tyler Parker, Oncology Research Team [e-mail]

About us

The clinical research delivery team recruits participants from across the organisation into commercial and non-commercial clinical trials and research. We support research in a variety of clinical specialties and departments.

We provide clinical research expertise from setting up studies with the clinical service through to informed consent, trial treatments and interventions and study follow-up. We use a range of clinical database systems to ensure high quality clinical data collection.

The team supports the safe conduct of research in accordance with the Research Governance Framework and Good Clinical Practice guidelines and provides assurance that the rights, safety and well-being of trial participants are protected.

Job responsibilities

Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

• Registered Nurse/Practitioner
• Research training (i.e. GCP, degree module or informed consent)

knowledge and experience

• Demonstrate Computer Literacy
• Understand the significance of research and the use of validated results to improve practice
• Understanding of data collection and date entry for clinical trials
• Venepuncture/Cannulation
• ECG Competency
• Knowledge of Research Governance Framework and GCP Guidelines

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.

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust