Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Agile Research Delivery Team Nurse / Midwife / AHP
The closing date is 22 April 2026.
Are you a Nurse, Midwife, Allied Health Professional with a passion for research? We are excited to offer this Research Delivery position within our Agile Research Delivery Team in the South West Peninsula (SWP). This post will be based in the Devon locality and you will help deliver National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Research Delivery Network (RDN) Portfolio studies across a variety of health and care specialties and settings (GP practices, hospitals, care homes, schools and other community settings). As this role involves travel across multiple sites, access to a car and a full driving licence are essential. Travel expenses will be reimbursed in line with the Trusts expenses policy.
Main duties of the job
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.
Job responsibilities
This role provides vital support for NIHR research projects across a wide range of clinical and community settings. Working under the supervision and guidance of the Senior Agile Research Delivery Team Nurse/ Midwife/ AHP and within a flexible, multidisciplinary team, you will assist in the setup and delivery of studies across multiple organisations and care environments. The position requires flexible, autonomous working across disciplines and is part of the NIHR South West Peninsula Agile Research Delivery Team, offering a combination of office-based and remote working.
Interview Date: To be confirmed
For further information please contact: Claire Folan or Amanda Phillips, Agile Research Delivery Team Managers on claire.folan4@nhs.net / Amanda.phillips26@nhs.net
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 believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. 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.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
Employee Benefits
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 is not the only financial benefit.
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.
You will also have access to other benefits including:
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 (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
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
* See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description
* 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 name
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
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