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Research Nurse/PractitionerUniversity Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust • Plymouth, United Kingdom
Research Nurse/Practitioner

Research Nurse/Practitioner

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust • Plymouth, United Kingdom
13 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
Job description
Job summary
We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Neurology Research Nurse/Research Practitioner to join our expanding research team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge clinical research studies focused on neurological conditions including Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, motor neurone disease, epilepsy, dementia, stroke, and other neurological disorders.

You will work closely with Principal Investigators, multidisciplinary clinical teams, and sponsors, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality research studies and ensuring participants receive exceptional care throughout their research journey.

Contact: Abigail Patrick, Specialist Research Practitioner, abigail.patrick1@nhs.net, 01752 439636

The University Hospitals Plymouth Research & Development department is based at Plymouth Science Park across two buildings. Potential candidates need to be aware that there are distances they will need to be able to cover between the buildings and the different research clinics based in the main hospital site.

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
  • Coordinate and manage a portfolio of neurology research studies in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), study protocols, and regulatory requirements.
  • Identify, screen, recruit, and consent potential study participants.
  • Conduct clinical assessments, neurological observations, and study-specific procedures.
  • Collect, process, and accurately document clinical and research data.
  • Administer investigational medicinal products and monitor participant safety.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for study participants throughout their involvement in research studies.
  • Collaborate with neurologists, allied health professionals, and external research partners.
  • Maintain study files, databases, and regulatory documentation.
  • Support study monitoring visits, audits, and inspections.
  • Promote research awareness and facilitate recruitment across neurology services.

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: 03 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 216-LT-CO8135848-A
Job locations: Research Office, 5 Research Way, Plymouth Science Park, Plymouth, PL6 8BT, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Leadership
  • Have an understanding of the clinical research team work-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, currently registered with UK regulatory body NMC/HPC

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

Knowledge - Essential
  • Pertinent clinical skills
  • Computer literacy including proven ability to work with databases.
  • Proven ability to organise and prioritise own workload and work to tight deadlines.
  • 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
  • Broad and recent clinical demonstrable experience relevant to the post

Knowledge - Desirable
  • Knowledge of the Research Governance Framework and Good Clinical Practice Guidelines.
  • Knowledge of clinical trials & research methodologies.
  • Proven record of meeting targets
  • Demonstrable experience of clinical research within the NHS or commercial setting
  • Understanding of data collection and data entry for clinical trials.

Additional information
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.

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.

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
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