Senior Research Nurse

Royal Devon; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Blue Light Card

Onsite nursery Exeter

Job summary

Royal Devon is seeking a motivated Paediatric Senior Research Nurse to join a dynamic research team delivering high-quality clinical studies. You will oversee the children’s portfolio, support adult trials, and ensure studies are conducted safely and efficiently in line with GCP and regulatory requirements.

The role includes identifying eligible participants, conducting visits and assessments, collecting data, and maintaining documentation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a wide range of clinical research studies and oversee the children's portfolio.
• Line-manage staff and lead set-up of clinical trials to meet KPI.
• Identify and recruit eligible participants and conduct study visits.
• Collect clinical data and samples and maintain accurate documentation.
• Work with investigators and external partners to ensure smooth study operations.

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Paediatric Senior Research Nurse to join a dynamic and supportive research team delivering high-quality clinical research. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative research studies while supporting the development of evidence-based practice and improving outcomes for patients in the future.

As a Senior Research Nurse, you will play a key role in the delivery of a wide range of clinical research studies, overseeing the children's portfolio, and support for adult trials within the wider R and D team. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure studies are delivered safely, efficiently, and in accordance with study protocols, regulatory requirements, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines.

The role involves supporting the identification and recruitment of eligible participants, conducting study visits and research assessments, collecting clinical data and samples, and maintaining accurate research documentation. You will work closely with investigators, research teams, and external partners to ensure the smooth running of studies and a positive experience for research participants.

As a Senior Research Nurse, you will be expected to line manage staff and lead on set up of clinical trials in an effective and efficient manner to meet NIHR Key Performance Indicators (KPI).

This role offers the opportunity to develop research skills, contribute to service development, and support the growth of a research-active clinical environment.

About the Role

More detail about the role

As a Senior Research Nurse, you will play a key role in the delivery of a wide range of clinical research studies, overseeing the children's portfolio, and support for adult trials within the wider R and D team. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure studies are delivered safely, efficiently, and in accordance with study protocols, regulatory requirements, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines.

The role involves supporting the identification and recruitment of eligible participants, conducting study visits and research assessments, collecting clinical data and samples, and maintaining accurate research documentation. You will work closely with investigators, research teams, and external partners to ensure the smooth running of studies and a positive experience for research participants.

Working Pattern:Monday - Friday 9-5

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 TrustandNorthern 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 6: £39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata
• Frequency Annual
• Vacancy Reference 185-75041-14241
• Contract Type Permanent
• Closing Date 25 September, 2026
• Job Category Nursing
• Staff Group Nursing & Midwifery Registered