Job Summary
We have an exciting opportunity
Are you looking for a healthy work life balance whilst still looking to develop your career?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 5 Research Nurse/AHP to join our experienced Research Team.
The Research Team are passionate about improving patient care and health outcomes through observational and interventional clinical trials.
As a Research Nurse/AHP you will deliver an exceptional patient experience to all our service users.
Join us. Be Part of Research.
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Previous applicants are encouraged to reapply only if they have taken feedback into consideration or gained relevant experience/improvements since their last application.
Main duties of the job
You will need be organised, motivated and able to prioritise their own workload. They will be responsible for data collection and, working under supervision, will be required to support the team with recruitment into trials. A key part of the role will be to liaise with all members of the multi-disciplinary team so the successful candidate must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
This is an excellent opportunity for those who wish to start a career in clinical research. Training will be provided for research specific procedures.
Responsibility for Supervision, Leadership and Management
Have an understanding of the clinical research team objectives and contribute to their achievement.
Manage research performance and study timelines of relevant studies.
Research
Be responsible for the delivery of a clinical trial portfolio.
Clinical and Professional
Be responsible for the care of research participants and use opportunities to provide health promotion and patient education.
Communication and Working Relationships
Work as part of the multidisciplinary team and contribute to the ongoing development of the department.
Responsibility For Finance, Equipment And Other Resources
Have an awareness of the income stream relevant to Clinical Trials and work within, local and Trust wide financial and budgetary guidelines.
About Us
The clinical research delivery team recruits participants from across the organisation into commercial and non-commercial clinical trials and research. We support 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.
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Details
Date posted
16 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
CORP-A
Job locations
Torbay Hospital
Lowes Bridge
Torquay
TQ2 7AA
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Relevant Healthcare Degree
Customer/Patient care experience
Experience of dealing with confidential information
Excellent communication skills
Microsoft office: creating folders, editing Word documents
Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Relevant Healthcare Degree
Customer/Patient care experience
Experience of dealing with confidential information
Excellent communication skills
Microsoft office: creating folders, editing Word documents
Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
Person Specification
Essential
Qualifications and Training
Relevant Healthcare Degree
Registered Nurse or Healthcare Professional
Desirable
Research Training (e.g. GCP, degree module, informed consent)
Essential
Knowledge and Experience
Demonstrable computer literacy: o ECDL qualification or similar ability o Outlook email and calendars o Microsoft Office: creating folders, editing Word documents o Uploading and downloading attachment files o Basic Excel spreadsheets
Understand the significance of research and the use of validated results to improve practice
Understanding of data collection and data entry for clinical trials
Excellent communication skills
Evidence of continued professional development
Excellent organisational skills and able to work to tight deadlines
Ability to work autonomously
Ability to work within a team and complement group dynamics
Ability to prioritise and organise own workload
Flexible and adaptable
Willingness to undertake any necessary training and development to enhance work performance
Commitment to openness, honesty and integrity to undertake the role
Willingness and ability to work across sites including the community if required
Ability to communicate complex information to patients/carers and members of the MDT
Desirable
Venepuncture/Cannulation
ECG competency
Knowledge of Research Governance Framework and Good Clinical Practice Guidelines
Post-graduate qualification in teaching or equivalent
Experience of Clinical Trials
Knowledge of Research Governance
Knowledge of clinical trials and research methodologies
Using established databases for data entry
Proven record of meeting targets
Good listening and counselling skills
Ability to concentrate for prolonged periods (e.g. data collection and trial protocol) and deal with interruptions
Person Specification
Essential
Demonstrable computer literacy: o ECDL qualification or similar ability o Outlook email and calendars o Microsoft Office: creating folders, editing Word documents o Uploading and downloading attachment files o Basic Excel spreadsheets
Understand the significance of research and the use of validated results to improve practice
Understanding of data collection and data entry for clinical trials
Excellent communication skills
Evidence of continued professional development
Excellent organisational skills and able to work to tight deadlines
Ability to work autonomously
Ability to work within a team and complement group dynamics
Ability to prioritise and organise own workload
Flexible and adaptable
Willingness to undertake any necessary training and development to enhance work performance
Commitment to openness, honesty and integrity to undertake the role
Willingness and ability to work across sites including the community if required
Ability to communicate complex information to patients/carers and members of the MDT
Desirable
Venepuncture/Cannulation
ECG competency
Knowledge of Research Governance Framework and Good Clinical Practice Guidelines
Post-graduate qualification in teaching or equivalent
Experience of Clinical Trials
Knowledge of Research Governance
Knowledge of clinical trials and research methodologies
Using established databases for data entry
Proven record of meeting targets
Good listening and counselling skills
Ability to concentrate for prolonged periods (e.g. data collection and trial protocol) and deal with interruptions
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Torbay Hospital
Lowes Bridge
Torquay
TQ2 7AA
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Employer details
Employer name
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Torbay Hospital
Lowes Bridge
Torquay
TQ2 7AA
Employer's website
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