Job Description

The closing date is 25th Sep 2025

Anticipated Interview date(s) 1 week after shortlisting

Job summary

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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.

Main duties, tasks & skills required

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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.


We would encourage informal emails or phone calls if you'd like to find out more about this role.

About us

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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.

Job description

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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

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Qualifications

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Essential

Registered Healthcare Professional.



Must be able to communicate in English Language, both written and verbally appropriate to the post.

Experience

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Essential

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

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Essential

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.


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Desirable

Basic knowledge of research methodology.


Knowledge of drug therapies used in General Medicine and Surgery.

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 Professional Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

For help with your application, contact:

Kate James


kate.james@somersetft.nhs.uk


01823342582

Pay scheme

Agenda for Change

Band

Band 5

Salary

31049.00 to 37796.00 Yearly

Contract

Fixed Term

Duration

12 Month(s)

Working pattern

Full-Time

Reference number

184-OL-PU-3194

Job locations

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA