Job summary
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and caring Band 5 Registered Nurse with some clinical experience either in primary, secondary or mental healthcare settings, who is interested in joining our research team based at the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital. You will plan, implement and deliver high standards of care and will be responsible for screening, recruitment, consent, data collection and retention of patients and carers into research studies and clinical trials. This role is not suitable for AHPs as it requires medicines management.
Main duties
For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.
About us
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford).
Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within peoples own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
Its never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as youll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
Details
Date posted: 05 September 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 a year pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 185-1467-11456
Job locations: Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, Barrack Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 5DW
Job responsibilities
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role
We have this exciting opportunity to work with the Gidleigh research team that covers a diverse portfolio of research studies and clinical trials recruiting from a range of clinical specialities covering disease areas and topics including dementia and delirium, Parkinsons, ageing, dermatology, renal and respiratory.
In order to recruit into this portfolio, you will work with multidisciplinary teams and agencies across the site and region. For example, the dementia studies require a multidisciplinary and cross collaboration approach working with research teams based in the Devon Partnership Trust, GP practices, the Clinical Research facility and teams across the South West. This requires a flexible and adaptable approach to working. And the ability to problem-solve in order to meet the challenges and needs of patients, their carers and families, clinicians and study sponsors, whilst delivering the requirements of research protocols.
The Ageing portfolio of studies is varied and often involves working with Allied Health Professional teams based both here and within community hospital and team settings. Whilst the Parkinsons research studies are based in outpatient clinics on our sites at Wonford and Heavitree. The Dermatology service offers an increasingly diverse portfolio of research studies and clinical trials and this clinical team is based out at our Heavitree Hospital site. The renal and respiratory portfolio of studies are based at the Wonford site. On a day to day basis the Gidleigh research team are based in either the RILD building or Bowmoor house at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital but see patients in a variety of settings. You will work closely with the other research nurses, assistant practitioners, administrators and the clinicians, as well as the wider Research and Development team.
About you
The team is looking for someone with a flexible and highly motivated attitude who is keen to learn new skills and ways of working. You will need to have an interest in clinical research and evidenced -based practice, and strong IT skills. Our focus is on ensuring patients have access to high quality research and are supported throughout their research journeys. You will be expected to engage in developing new skills in order to support the delivery of clinical trials e.g. Consenting into clinical trials, rating, cannulation, administrating clinical trial drugs, data management.
We have a comprehensive induction package for all new starters joining Research & Development. You will also be supported by a management team who are accessible and will support your development. We are proactive in the care and wellbeing of our staff with use of Buddys and regular staff mixer mornings and events.
Working pattern Up to 37.5 hours, Monday to Friday with the flexibility to work from home on occasions
Interview Date: 14th October 2025
For further information please contact: Stephanie Estcourt, DRN Clinical Trial Nurse Manager, stephanie.estcourt@nhs.net
Equality and diversity As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Preference will be given to staff with Priority and At Risk status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
Right to close The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
Employer details
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital
Barrack Road
Exeter
Devon
EX2 5DW
Benefits
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team. This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.
Looking after you is important to us. We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
Salary and benefits
You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.
Additional benefits
National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts. Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter. Car lease schemes. The NHS Pension scheme. Cycle to work scheme.
These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.
Person Specification
General Requirements
* Essential: See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description
* Desirable: See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description
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.
Employer details
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital
Barrack Road
Exeter
Devon
EX2 5DW
Website
https://royaldevon.nhs.uk/
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