Responsibilities
* Build strong collaborations with NIHR, universities and national partners.
* Provide visible, compassionate leadership across the clinical research workforce.
* Champion staff development, education and wellbeing.
* Drive research excellence.
* Help to shape strategy and growth.
* Lead the development of the clinical research delivery service.
* Contribute to Trust‑wide R&D strategy and operational planning.
* Strengthen partnerships across the NHS, NIHR networks and academia.
* Lead and inspire a large multidisciplinary workforce (about 110 staff, £4m budget).
* Drive innovation and expand capacity across early‑ and late‑phase trials.
* Influence strategy at senior leadership level within the Trust.
* Drive research delivery to improve patient outcomes across the Trust.
Employment Terms
Working pattern: 37.5 hours Monday to Friday.
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse or Healthcare Professional with extensive NHS research experience.
* Strong knowledge of clinical trials, GCP and research governance frameworks.
* Proven leadership experience, including managing large teams and budgets.
* Experience delivering both commercial and academic research studies.
* Strategic thinker with the ability to influence at senior level.
* Strong commitment to improving patient care through research and innovation.
Benefits
* Flexible working schemes and family‑friendly policies.
* 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
* Comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
* Funding for care certificate, degree or leadership qualifications.
* Days off for CPD or rotational placements.
* Staff discounts on shopping, fitness, leisure, technology and home appliances.
* National discount services such as Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
* Salary sacrifice options, such as car lease schemes.
* Outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Membership in the NHS Pension scheme.
Equality and Diversity
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 actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures and abilities.
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