Specialist Research Nurse/Practitioner
| Posting date: | 04 June 2026 |
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| Salary: | £49,387.00 to £56,515.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £49387.00 - £56515.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 June 2026 |
| Location: | Plymouth, PL6 8BT |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9216-26-0902 |
Summary
To assist the Lead Research Nurse / Practitioner to ensure the operational delivery of the clinical research team work plan, particularly with respect to achieving NIHR targets. Manage research performance in relation to team activities and study timelines and targets set by R&D and the SWP CRN. 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 the Senior Research Nurses/ Practitioners within the team and oversee the management of other members of the research staff within the team (Research Nurse/Practitioner, Research Assistant Practitioner, Research HCA, 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. Lead in the recruitment of Senior Research Nurses/Practitioners within the relevant team. Assist the Lead Research Nurse/Practitioner 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