Senior Research Nurse/Practitioner

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An NHS Trust in Plymouth is seeking an experienced Intensive Care Nurse to join their research team. The role involves developing a research portfolio, promoting research within intensive care, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Ideal candidates will have excellent nursing and research skills, with a strong emphasis on attention to detail. This is a challenging opportunity suited for self-motivated individuals with clinical research experience.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Opportunities for career development

Diversity and inclusion encouraged

Qualifications

• Experience in intensive care nursing.
• Demonstrated ability in clinical research.
• Ability to manage multiple projects independently.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a research portfolio in intensive care.
• Promote and embed research within the clinical setting.
• Support the development of clinical intensive care trials.

Skills

Excellent nursing skills

Research skills

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Ability to collaborate across teams

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Intensive Care nurse to work as part of a research team responsible for developing and delivering a research portfolio within the intensive care environment.

The successful candidate will work in a highly demanding environment, requiring excellent nursing and research skills, along with attention to detail. This role involves promoting and embedding research within the intensive care setting while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

This is a challenging opportunity for a self-motivated clinical research nurse to support the ongoing development of clinical intensive care trials.

Please include in your supporting information why research is important in the nursing care of intensive care patients.

For an informal chat or more details about the position, contact Natasha Wilmshurst, Specialist Research Nurse/Team Lead, or Sarah Griffee, Specialist Research Nurse/Team Lead:

• [e-mail]
• [e-mail]

***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, including NHS At Risk staff and those with recent relevant experience as per the Person Specification.***

The post holder will provide specialist knowledge and support in clinical research, acting as a resource for those involved in trials at all levels. They will autonomously plan, implement, organize, and manage multiple research projects, develop networks across multidisciplinary teams and external agencies, and coordinate the relevant study portfolio to meet recruitment and performance targets.

We are committed to a supportive, innovative, and patient-centered working environment with opportunities for career development. The Trust values diversity and encourages applications from all backgrounds. Please check your email regularly for communication about your application. For support or adjustments during the application process, contact the recruitment team. We consider requests for flexible working and aim to close vacancies as needed. If you haven't heard within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume your application was not shortlisted.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Natasha Wilmshurst
• Job title: Specialist Research Nurse
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]