Job vacancy: Senior Research Nurse / Practitioner, University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, Plymouth

Job summary

Main area: Research
Grade: NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Part time - 18.75 hours per week
Job ref: 216-LH-S7430182

Employer: University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: ICU, Level 4, Terence Lewis Building
Town: Plymouth
Salary: £38,682 - £46,580 £38,682 - £46,580 Per Annum Pro Rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 11/09/2025 23:59

Senior Research Nurse / Practitioner

NHS AfC: Band 6

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Leadership
1. Responsible for the operational delivery of the clinical research team work-plan within the relevant specialties
2. Manage research performance within the relevant specialty in relation to team activities and study timelines.
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. Act as line manager for junior members of the research staff as applicable (e.g. Research Nurse/Practitioner, Research Assistant Practitioner, Research HCA, and Research Administrator). This will include clinical supervision and mentorship to members of staff and students.
6. Ensure all staff within sphere of responsibility have access to essential training and achieve 100% compliance.
7. Be responsible for the deployment of HR policies including proactively managing sickness and performance in line with the Trust policy.
8. Ensure the health, safety and security of the clinical research team within sphere of responsibility
9. Lead in the recruitment of Research Nurses/Practitioners within the relevant team.
10. Assist the Team Lead with the training and development of clinical research practitioners and administrators to ensure retention of staff and workforce development where possible.

For further details please see the attached JD & PS

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

Registered Nurse or Healthcare Professional, currently registered with UK regulatory body NMC/HPC
Mentorship experience/ qualification.
Proven Management/ Leadership experience or Qualification

Desirable criteria

Research methodology training; Higher degree/study of research design /methodology in clinical or social care setting or equivalent
Teaching qualification/ experience; Research Training (e.g. GCP, degree module, or other including informed consent

Knowledge & Experience

Essential criteria

Proven knowledge of the Research Governance Framework and Good Clinical Practice Guidelines
Pertinent clinical skills
IT skills including ability to work with databases

Desirable criteria

Good leadership skills and proven managerial ability
Line Management experience within a large clinical setting

Aptitude & Abilities

Essential criteria

Ability to work autonomously
Willingness to learn, instigate and develop efficient working systems
Ability to work cohesively as a member of a team Willingness to undertake any necessary training and development to enhance work performance

Desirable criteria

Demonstrable management experience
Demonstrable project management experience

Mindful employer. Being positive about mental health.

Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - Gold

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

Senior Research Nurse / Practitioner - JD & PS (PDF, 584.5KB)

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name: Natasha Wilmshurst
Job title: Specialist Research Nurse
Email address: [email protected]
Telephone number: 01752 431854

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Employer heading

Senior Research Nurse / Practitioner

NHS AfC: Band 6

Job overview

Main duties of the job

Working for our organisation

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

Desirable criteria

Knowledge & Experience

Essential criteria

Desirable criteria

Aptitude & Abilities

Essential criteria

Desirable criteria

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Applicant requirements

Documents to download

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