Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Senior Research Nurse to join our busy research delivery team to ensure the smooth running of our research portfolio and to lead the set up and delivery of commercial studies.
The post holder will use relevant knowledge to perform all research procedures according to protocols and extend this experience to support the training of others in the research team and other health care professionals where appropriate.
The post holder will be accountable for the assessment, planning, organisation and ongoing care of research participants, whilst maximising compliance.
The post holder will help raise awareness of research amongst clinical colleagues and service users. The studies we support range from observational to interventional studies and will include commercial clinical trials of investigational medicinal products.
This role requires a highly skilled nurse with strong physical health assessment abilities, including proficient phlebotomy, accurate ECG recording, medicines management and comprehensive patient evaluation.
The Senior Research Nurse will be based at Wonford House, Exeter although you will be able, with the agreement of your line manager, to work from home for some of the hours.
Main duties of the job
- Study coordination: Managing clinical research projects from planning to completion, ensuring adherence to ethical and regulatory standards.
- Participant care: Assessing, recruiting, and supporting participants while ensuring their safety and well-being throughout studies.
- Data management: Collecting, recording, and analysing clinical or behavioural data accurately and securely.
- Clinical practice: Administering interventions, monitoring outcomes, and conducting clinical assessments related to research protocols.
- Leadership and mentorship: Supporting junior research staff and nurses, providing training, and promoting evidence-based practice.
- Collaboration: Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, principal investigators, and external research partners.
- Governance and ethics: Ensuring studies comply with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), institutional policies, and mental health legislation.
About us
About Devon Partnership Trust
We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.
We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do
Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification which will provide further information on this role
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification which will provide further information on this role
Person Specification
Analytical and judgement skills
Essential
- Understanding role of service users/carers
- Resilience and ability to handle ambiguity and uncertainty
- Attention to detail
- Analytical skills to analyse and present data
- Ability to problem solve
Physical skills
Essential
- Obtaining vital signs ( Blood pressure, pulse )
- Venepuncture
- ECG
- Urine specimen collection
- Carrying out physical health checks
- Medicines management
Other
Essential
- Regular, reliable method of transport and mobility throughout the area
- Basic life support skills
- Demonstrates evidence of Trust values
- Disclosure and barring Service check is satisfactory to the Trust
- Occupational health clearance satisfactory to the Trust
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC Registration
- 1st Degree/Diploma in Nursing
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification in a relevant subject
- Significant post qualification experience of working in a research team
- Current ICH-GCP Certificate
- Informed Consent Training
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, across diverse audiences.
- Good presentation skills both in person and virtually
- Good computer literacy including email and internet and components of Microsoft package ( Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
- Non judgemental approach
- Ability to work across organisational boundaries in a non territorial, non threatening manner
Desirable
- Conversant with DoH Research Governance Framework for Health and Social Care, ICH GCP and the Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) Amended Regulations 2006
- Knowledge of databases, including data collection, entry and analysis
- Higher degree/formal study of research design/methodology in clinical or social care setting
Experience
Essential
- Post qualification experience of working with patients and their carers within mental health or dementia care
Desirable
- Experience in the conduct of clinical trials particularly commercial trials
- Experience of undertaking cognitive assessments such as ADAS-COG, MMSE, ACE, MoCA and/or CDR
- Audit experience
Planning and organisational skills
Essential
- Resilience and ability to handle ambiguity and uncertainty
- Attention to detail
- Ability to plan and organise the work of others
- Ability to direct others
Person Specification
Analytical and judgement skills
Essential
- Understanding role of service users/carers
- Resilience and ability to handle ambiguity and uncertainty
- Attention to detail
- Analytical skills to analyse and present data
- Ability to problem solve
Physical skills
Essential
- Obtaining vital signs ( Blood pressure, pulse )
- Venepuncture
- ECG
- Urine specimen collection
- Carrying out physical health checks
- Medicines management
Other
Essential
- Regular, reliable method of transport and mobility throughout the area
- Basic life support skills
- Demonstrates evidence of Trust values
- Disclosure and barring Service check is satisfactory to the Trust
- Occupational health clearance satisfactory to the Trust
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC Registration
- 1st Degree/Diploma in Nursing
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification in a relevant subject
- Significant post qualification experience of working in a research team
- Current ICH-GCP Certificate
- Informed Consent Training
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, across diverse audiences.
- Good presentation skills both in person and virtually
- Good computer literacy including email and internet and components of Microsoft package ( Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
- Non judgemental approach
- Ability to work across organisational boundaries in a non territorial, non threatening manner
Desirable
- Conversant with DoH Research Governance Framework for Health and Social Care, ICH GCP and the Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) Amended Regulations 2006
- Knowledge of databases, including data collection, entry and analysis
- Higher degree/formal study of research design/methodology in clinical or social care setting
Experience
Essential
- Post qualification experience of working with patients and their carers within mental health or dementia care
Desirable
- Experience in the conduct of clinical trials particularly commercial trials
- Experience of undertaking cognitive assessments such as ADAS-COG, MMSE, ACE, MoCA and/or CDR
- Audit experience
Planning and organisational skills
Essential
- Resilience and ability to handle ambiguity and uncertainty
- Attention to detail
- Ability to plan and organise the work of others
- Ability to direct others
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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