Senior Research Nurse Exeter

Meeveem Limited; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

NHS Pension

Flexible working

Job summary

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Paediatric Senior Research Nurse to lead paediatric clinical studies within the R&D team. You will oversee study visits, data collection and regulatory compliance in a multidisciplinary environment.

The role involves line managing staff, coordinating recruitment, and ensuring high-quality research delivery in accordance with GCP and study protocols. Exeter-based NHS trust offers comprehensive benefits and career development.

Qualifications

• Nurse registered with the NMC and eligible to practice in the UK.
• Experience delivering clinical research in paediatric settings preferred.
• Ability to lead and develop junior staff within a research team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of a paediatric portfolio within the R&D team.
• Coordinate study visits, data collection and documentation in line with GCP.
• Collaborate with investigators and external partners to ensure participant safety and study integrity.

Skills

Nursing Registration

Clinical Research

Pediatric Care

Line Management

Education

Nursing qualification (RN)

Tools

GCP Knowledge

Clinical Data Systems

Job description

Job summary

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 o

Main duties of the job

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, as youll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

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

Interview Date: Wednesday 30th September 2026

For further information please contact: Laura Johns [e-mail]

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.

Benefits

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

Essential

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Desirable

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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.