Senior Research Nurse/AHP

Employer Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Horizon Centre, Torbay Hospital Town Torquay Salary £38,682 - £46,580 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 18/12/2025 23:59 Senior Research Nurse/AHP NHS AfC: Band 6 Job overview An opportunity has arisen within the Cancer Research and Development Team at Torbay Hospital. As a senior member of staff, you will lead high quality research delivery across a variety of clinical specialties. Be responsible for recruiting patients into clinical trials and the collection of their clinical data needed for research purposes. A key part of the role will be to liaise with all members of the clinical multi-disciplinary team so the successful candidate will need to have excellent interpersonal skills. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in a growing area of clinical research at a senior level. For further information, please contact tyler.parker@nhs.net, Oncology Research Team Leader. Main duties of the job Have an understanding of the clinical research team objectives and contribute to their achievement.Manage research performance and study timelines of relevant studiesBe responsible for the delivery of a clinical trial portfolio relevant to the specialtyBe responsible for the care of research participants within the relevant sphere of practice and use opportunities to provide health promotion and patient educationWork as part of the multidisciplinary team and contribute to the ongoing development of the departmentHave an awareness of the income stream relevant to Clinical Trials and work within, local and Trust wide financial and budgetary guidelines. Working for our organisation The clinical research delivery team recruits’ participants from across the organisation into commercial and non-commercial clinical trials and research. We work across the organisation, supporting research in a variety of clinical specialties and departments. We provide clinical research expertise from setting up studies with the clinical service through to informed consent, trial treatments and interventions and study follow‑up. We use a range of clinical database systems to ensure high quality clinical data collection. The team supports the safe conduct of research in in accordance with the Research Governance Framework and Good Clinical Practice guidelines and provides assurance that the rights, safety and well‑being of trial participants are protected. Detailed job description and main responsibilities Full vacancy details can be found on the attached job description and person specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification. Person specification Qualifications Registered Nurse or Healthcare ProfessionalEvidence of continued professional developmentResearch Training (e.g. GCP, degree module, informed consent)Post‑graduate qualification in teaching or equivalentManagement or leadership qualification You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high‑quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people. If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer‑friendly employer. We have a ‘Staff Carers’ policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer’s Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts. IMPORTANT INFORMATION We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we encourage you to apply promptly.Please read the job description carefully and tailor your application to reflect the requirements of the role.Applicants who identify in their application form they are a part of the Armed Forces community will be guaranteed an interview, provided they meet the minimum essential criteria outlined in the job description and person specification for the role. Step into Health guidance can be found on our NHS Employers website.Correspondence will be sent via Trac, text, and email. Please ensure you check your email and Trac account regularly.Applicants with no previous NHS experience will ordinarily be appointed to the minimum of the band.If you have not received an invitation to interview within 28 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.It is your responsibility to ensure the timely receipt of appropriate references. The Trust is committed to preventing discrimination, valuing diversity and achieving equality of opportunity. No person (staff, patient or public) will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of the nine protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. If you require support you can obtain this from our Equality Business Forum which has representatives from all protected groups. Employer certification / accreditation badges You must have appropriate UK professional registration. 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