Job summary
- Main area
- Research
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (37.5 hours per week)
- Job ref
- 216-AM-A7133222
- Employer
- University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Research Office, Level 2 MSCP, Bircham Park
- Town
- Derriford, Plymouth
- Salary
- £29,970 - £36,483 £29,970 - £36,483 Per Annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 06/05/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Research Nurse/Practitioner
NHS AfC: Band 5
Job overview
Plymouth Research and Development have an opportunity within the Mobile Research Unit Team. We are growing and expanding out Mobile Research Unit service aiming to reduce health inequalities in our local community and shape the future of health and social care. Plymouth Research and Development have an opportunity within the Mobile Research Unit Team. https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/mobile-research-unit We offer a friendly, collaborative, and supportive working environment, with access to training and career development. Join a dynamic team of professionals dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of patients through research. The post holder will join a research delivery team of approximately 80 research nurses, AHP’s and practitioners. They will work dynamically within R&D and the community, taking responsibility for the day-to-day care of patients / participants on clinical studies including screening, recruitment and follow up. You will work autonomously on the Mobile Unit and represent the department at varies events. By joining the Research and Development Mobile Research Unit Team you can look forward to a warm welcome and a future full of opportunities and support. Become a part of #1BigTeam and embark on a fulfilling career in a stunning costal location. Apply today to join our team! For further information please contact Eden Wildman [email protected] 01752 432849.
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Main duties of the job
The post will offer the successful candidate the opportunity to work alongside an experienced team and across multiple specialities which address local health concerns in Plymouth. The Mobile Research Unit was the first of its kind and innovative in research delivery. The post holder working on the unit will be flexible and adaptable and work collaboratively with key stakeholders in and around Plymouth.
The post holder will:
• Be responsible for assessing and managing research journeys according to the study protocol.
• Receive informed consent from prospective research participants.
• Carry out procedures and investigations such as screening, recruitment, follow-up, and retention.
• Clinical skills such as collecting and processing bloods, ECG, Medicine Management and much more.
• Data collection
• Assist the senior nurse in the overall management of the Mobile Research Unit and help develop units of the future.
• Develop your management and leadership experience.
Previous research experience is not required. The education and wider team are happy to work with a registered nurse, AHP or practitioner to learn all the skills required.
***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.***
Working for our organisation
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 team on 01752 432100. 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
1. Have an understanding of the clinical research team work-plan and contribute to its achievement.
2. Manage research performance and study timelines of relevant studies.
3. Collaborate with other Trusts and organisations within the region to improve research delivery.
4. Keep up to date with research management issues through liaison with other Research Specialists /Team leaders and link with national networks.
5. Provide relevant supervision and mentorship to members of staff and students.
6. Take responsibility for own health, safety and security and promote the health, safety and security of the wider team.
7. Contribute to the development and implementation of clinical and research policies, procedures and SOPs.
8. Facilitate and maintain effective communication within the research team and between the multidisciplinary clinical team.
9. Assist in the delivery of education and training regarding research for the wider Multidisciplinary Team and act as an ambassador for research.
10. Promote a blame free culture in reporting incidents and where appropriate support local investigation of incidents.
11. Support appropriate studies within PHNT/UHP and its partner organisations as appropriate.
For further details please see attached JD&PS.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse or Healthcare Professional, currently registered with UK regulatory body NMC/HPC
Desirable criteria
- Research Training (e.g. GCP, degree module, informed consent)
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
- Pertinent clinical skills
- Computer literacy including ability to work with databases.
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload and work to tight deadlines.
- 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
- Ability to communicate complex information to patients/carers/ members of MDT
- Broad and recent clinical demonstrable experience relevant to the post
Desirable criteria
- Proven knowledge of the Research Governance Framework and Good Clinical Practice Guidelines.
- Proven knowledge of clinical trials & research methodologies.
- Proven record of meeting targets
- Demonstrable experience of clinical research within a large clinical setting or commercial setting
- Understanding of data collection and data entry for clinical trials.
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Ability to work autonomously
- Ability to work cohesively as a member of a multidisciplinary team
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Eden Wildman
- Job title
- Specialist Research Nurse
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01752432849
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