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Agile Senior Research Nurse/Practitioner

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
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2 weeks ago
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Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced Research Nurse / Practitioner's to be part of the Agile Research Delivery Team. This role will support the delivery of research studies effectively and efficiently in community settings across the South West. The successful candidates will be responsible for coordinating and managing the delivery of a portfolio of clinical trials and the line management of clinical research staff within the locality Team.

About the Role

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role

This Senior Research post will require someone who has a range of clinical knowledge, skills and experience and who can act as a resource to advise and support those involved in clinical trials at all levels. You will be working on a broad range of clinical trials; planning, implementing, organising and managing delivery and support.

The role will be based in the Cornwall locality team and will incorporate a combination of office based and remote working. There is an expectation that the post-holder will travel to a number of locality venues within the community on a regular basis including GP practices, acute trusts, care homes, schools, dental practices to assist with clinical research activities and engage and promote research across the Peninsula, therefore having a UK driving licence and access to a car is essential.

This post will support the National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) Regional Research Delivery Network, South West Peninsula's (RRDN SWP) expanding Agile Research Delivery Team, supporting research across a variety of clinical specialties and a range of settings.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing team working in each county across the South West Peninsula. This vacancy represents an exciting opportunity for a motivated and hardworking Nurse/Practitioner to be involved in research delivery, across Health and Social care settings. The portfolio of studies and locations offers the chance for this role to be both challenging and rewarding for the right candidate. You must be willing to be mobile and flexible in your working approach. Having a UK driving licence and access to a car is essential.

We will accept applicants with NMC, AHP or CRP registration

Working Pattern:37.5 hours per week. Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm or 9am to 5pm

Interview Date:To be confirmed

For further information please contact:Claire Folan, Agile Team Lead:Aldred:

Pay:The salary advertised for this position reflects the Agenda for Change 2025/6 rates, inclusive of a 3.6% pay award which will be implemented later this year. If you join before the implementation date, the pay award will be backdated to your start date. Until then, remuneration will be based on the 2024/5 pay bandings (Pay scales for 2024/25 | NHS Employers)

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.

TheRoyal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trustwas established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both theRoyal 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.

Benefits

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.


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