Overview
The Department of Clinical Research at Musgrove Park Hospital are looking to welcome a new Research Nurse/Practitioner/AHP, specialising in the delivery of surgical research, to join their acute research team.
The Acute Research Team is busy! We are a team who work together to set-up, deliver and manage numerous studies in various departments including, ED, ENT, ICU, surgery and other acute areas.
If you are interested in research, have experience working in acute surgical settings, motivated, can work autonomously and have great attention to detail then this may be the job for you.
Role and responsibilities
The role of the Acute Research Nurse/Practitioner is to assist in the management and co-ordination of research projects involving patients, families and carers at Musgrove Park Hospital. This post will involve the safe conduct of research involving both NIHR portfolio studies and industry funded research. The role will involve facilitating the aims of the NIHR at a local level by ensuring that the Trust meets its targets for research delivery.
You will work as an integral part of the Acute Research team co-ordinating, delivering, monitoring and recording the care and progress of patients involved in research studies and clinical trials. Working alongside the multidisciplinary team, you will recruit patients and their families to research, thoroughly supporting patients and their carers during their involvement in the research process.
You will ensure that all elements of clinical trial work is carried out in accordance with UK legal requirements, Trust policies and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines and regulatory requirements to provide assurance that the rights, safety and wellbeing of patients are protected.
About us
At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we\'re committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:
* Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
* NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
* Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
* A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential
Additionally, you\'ll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.
We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.
The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it\'s a great place to build both your career and your future.
Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.
Details
Date posted: 11 September 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 a year
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 184-OL-PU-3194
Job locations: Musgrove Park Hospital, Musgrove Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 5DA
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
Person Specification – Qualifications
* Registered Healthcare Professional.
* Must be able to communicate in English Language, both written and verbally appropriate to the post.
Experience
* Demonstrable, recent healthcare professional experience in General Surgery
* Recent or current extensive experience of the care of patients in an acute setting.
Desirable
* Previous experience of data collection
* Previous NHS experience
Additional Criteria
* Ability to evaluate the significance of research.
* Able to critically appraise and use validated results to improve practice.
* Thorough knowledge and experience of caring for patients with a variety of Surgical conditions.
* Ability to carry out physical elements of the post, such as computer work, phlebotomy, transcribing data.
Disclosure and UK Registration
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. Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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