Job summary
Clinical research helps millions of people live longer and healthier lives. If you want to join this innovative and exciting speciality, then we are offering a unique opportunity to work as a Senior Clinical Research Nurse/Practitioner in Team CARES (Cardiac, Anaesthetics, Respiratory, and Surgical Research) within the Research and Development Department, University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust.

This part time position is for 15 hours a week and will be leading the Cardiac and Cardiothoracic portfolio of studies.

The Cares Team predominantly coordinate the Inpatient acute trials along with long term follow up of trials patients. The role involves day-to-day care of participants on clinical studies including screening, recruitment, and follow-up. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience and support delivery of research and see first-hand the difference it makes to patients' lives.

For further information please contact:
Lorraine Madziva
Specialist Research Nurse
01752 432847
lorraine.madziva1@nhs.net

or

Julie Alderton
Specialist Research Nurse
01752 439849
j.alderton@nhs.net

***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***

Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide specialist knowledge, skills and experience within clinical research, and act as a resource to advise and support those involved in clinical trials at all levels.

The postholder will be able to autonomously plan, implement, organise and manage concurrent research projects. You will develop networks with Multidisciplinary Teams across the Trust and other appropriate local and national agencies. You'll coordinate and manage the relevant study portfolio and deliver recruitment accrual in line with performance and monitoring objectives.

About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment manager for this post who will put you in touch with the recruitment team. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

Details
Date posted: 10 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year
Per Annum Pro Rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 216-CO8136338
Job locations: Research Office, 5 Research Way, Plymouth Science Park, Plymouth, PL6 8BT, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
PRIMARY DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Leadership

• Responsible for the operational delivery of the clinical research team work-plan within the relevant specialties
• Manage research performance within the relevant specialty in relation to team activities and study timelines.
• Collaborate with other Trusts and organisations within the region to improve research delivery.
• Keep up to date with research management issues through liaison with other Research Specialists /Team leaders and link with national networks.
• Act as line manager for junior members of the research staff as applicable (e.g. Research Nurse/Practitioner, Research Assistant Practitioner, Research HCA, and Research Administrator). This will include clinical supervision and mentorship to members of staff and students.
• Ensure all staff within sphere of responsibility have access to essential training and achieve 100% compliance.
• Be responsible for the deployment of HR policies including proactively managing sickness and performance in line with the Trust policy.
• Ensure the health, safety and security of the clinical research team within sphere of responsibility
• Lead in the recruitment of Research Nurses/Practitioners within the relevant team.
• Assist the Team Lead with the training and development of clinical research practitioners and administrators to ensure retention of staff and workforce development where possible.

For further information please see attached job description

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Registered Nurse or Healthcare Professional, currently registered with UK regulatory body NMC/HPC
• Demonstrable mentorship experience/ qualification. Proven Management/ Leadership demonstrable experience or Qualification

Desirable

• Research methodology training; Higher degree/study of research design /methodology in clinical or social care setting or equivalent; Teaching qualification/ demonstrable experience; Research Training (e.g. GCP, degree module, or other including informed consent

Knowledge
Essential

• Knowledge of the Research Governance Framework and Good Clinical Practice Guidelines
• Pertinent clinical skills
• IT skills including proven ability to work with databases
• Proven ability to organise and prioritise own workload and work to tight deadlines
• Proven ability to make independent decisions
• Critical appraisal skills
• Broad and recent clinical experience relevant to the post
• Proven demonstrable experience of managing teams

Desirable

• Good leadership skills and proven managerial ability
• Line Management demonstrable experience within the NHS
• Demonstrable experience of delivering commercial and academic research
• Demonstrable experience of clinical research within the NHS setting
• Proven record of meeting participant recruitment targets
• In depth knowledge of clinical trials & research methodologies
• In-depth knowledge of data collection and data entry for clinical trials

Employer details
Employer name: University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Address: Research Office, 5 Research Way, Plymouth Science Park, Plymouth, PL6 8BT, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Specialist Research Nurse
Lorraine Madziva
lorraine.madziva1@nhs.net
01752432847

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.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.