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University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Clinical Research Nurse

The closing date is 10 August 2026

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Job summary

Band 5 ED Research Nurse.

Clinical research helps millions of people live longer and healthier lives. If you have a background or interest in Emergency Medicine and want to join this innovative and exciting speciality, then we are offering a unique and exciting opportunity to become part of the clinical research delivery team here within the ED.

The ED Research Team coordinate a wide range of studies from Emergency care, Trauma, orthopaedics, mental health, elderly care, and medicine, both with adults and children, and work closely alongside all speciality teams to deliver best patient care.

The role involves day to day care of participants and clinical studies including screening, recruitment and follow up.

Our team derives from a variety of backgrounds to create a multidisciplinary research team working together to deliver emergency care and front door research to a wide range of patients presenting to University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust from Plymouth and surrounding area.

For further information or if you would like to arrange an informal visit please contact:

Rosalyn Squire

Research Nurse Lead ED

Rosalyn.squire@nhs.net

01752 439455

• Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as Priority and At Risk status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.*

Main duties of the job

• The Clinical Research Nurse / Practitioner will work as part of the clinical research team within the Emergency Department to support the safe conduct of research in 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.
• The post-holder will work with the Emergency Department Research team to plan, implement, organise and manage concurrent research projects. S/he will develop networks with Multidisciplinary Teams across the Trust and other appropriate local and national agencies. S/he will coordinate and manage the relevant study portfolio and deliver recruitment accrual in line with performance and monitoring objectives.
• To develop skills of leadership and act as a role model to staff members.
• To 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 will be accountable for the recruitment, data collection and care of research participants with a focus on providing a quality experience.
• Contribute towards the continuing development of professional nursing practice in the Emergency Department.

About us

We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment manager for this post who will put you in touch with the recruitment team. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

Details

Date posted

27 July 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

216-LT-DC7994277

Job locations

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Plymouth

PL6 8DH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Leadership

• Have an understanding of the clinical research teamwork-plan and contribute to its achievement.
• Manage research performance and study timelines of relevant studies.
• Collaborate with other Trusts and organisations within the region to improve research delivery.
• Keep up to date with research management issues through liaison with other Research Specialists /Team leaders and link with national networks.
• Provide relevant supervision and mentorship to members of staff and students.
• Take responsibility for own health, safety and security and promote the health, safety and security of the wider team.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of clinical and research policies, procedures and SOPs.
• Facilitate and maintain effective communication within the research team and between the multidisciplinary clinical team.
• Assist in the delivery of education and training regarding research for the wider Multidisciplinary Team and act as an ambassador for research.
• Promote a blame free culture in reporting incidents and where appropriate support local investigation of incidents.

For further information please see attached job description

Job description

Job responsibilities

Leadership

• Have an understanding of the clinical research teamwork-plan and contribute to its achievement.
• Manage research performance and study timelines of relevant studies.
• Collaborate with other Trusts and organisations within the region to improve research delivery.
• Keep up to date with research management issues through liaison with other Research Specialists /Team leaders and link with national networks.
• Provide relevant supervision and mentorship to members of staff and students.
• Take responsibility for own health, safety and security and promote the health, safety and security of the wider team.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of clinical and research policies, procedures and SOPs.
• Facilitate and maintain effective communication within the research team and between the multidisciplinary clinical team.
• Assist in the delivery of education and training regarding research for the wider Multidisciplinary Team and act as an ambassador for research.
• Promote a blame free culture in reporting incidents and where appropriate support local investigation of incidents.

For further information please see attached job description

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse or Healthcare Professional, (if not a registered practitioner then significant appropriate clinical practice essential)

Desirable

• Research Training (e.g. GCP, degree module, informed consent)

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Pertinent clinical skills
• Computer literacy including ability to work with databases.
• Proven ability to organise and prioritise own workload and work to tight deadlines.
• Proven ability to make independent decisions Understand the significance of research and use of validated results to improve practice
• Demonstrable experience with dealing with confidential patient information
• Proven ability to communicate complex information to patients/carers/ members of MDT

Desirable

• Knowledge of the Research Governance Framework and Good Clinical Practice Guidelines.
• Knowledge of clinical trials & research methodologies.

aptitude and abilities

Essential

• Proven ability to work autonomously
• Proven ability to work cohesively as a member of a multidisciplinary team
• High level of interpersonal and communication skills
• Flexible and adaptable Attention to detail

Disposition/ attitude/ motivation

Essential

• Willingness to learn, instigate and develop efficient working systems
• Willingness to undertake any necessary training and development to enhance work performance
• Commitment to openness, honesty and integrity in undertaking the role
• Willingness and proven ability to work across sites including community

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse or Healthcare Professional, (if not a registered practitioner then significant appropriate clinical practice essential)

Desirable

• Research Training (e.g. GCP, degree module, informed consent)

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Pertinent clinical skills
• Computer literacy including ability to work with databases.
• Proven ability to organise and prioritise own workload and work to tight deadlines.
• Proven ability to make independent decisions Understand the significance of research and use of validated results to improve practice
• Demonstrable experience with dealing with confidential patient information
• Proven ability to communicate complex information to patients/carers/ members of MDT

Desirable

• Knowledge of the Research Governance Framework and Good Clinical Practice Guidelines.
• Knowledge of clinical trials & research methodologies.

aptitude and abilities

Essential

• Proven ability to work autonomously
• Proven ability to work cohesively as a member of a multidisciplinary team
• High level of interpersonal and communication skills
• Flexible and adaptable Attention to detail

Disposition/ attitude/ motivation

Essential

• Willingness to learn, instigate and develop efficient working systems
• Willingness to undertake any necessary training and development to enhance work performance
• Commitment to openness, honesty and integrity in undertaking the role
• Willingness and proven ability to work across sites including community

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Plymouth

PL6 8DH

United Kingdom

Employers website

https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Plymouth

PL6 8DH

United Kingdom

Employers website

https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Research Nurse ED

Rosalyn Squire

rosalyn.squire@nhs.net

01752439455

Details

Date posted

27 July 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

216-LT-DC7994277

Job locations

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Plymouth

PL6 8DH

United Kingdom

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