Job Description

The closing date is 21st Oct 2025

Anticipated Interview date(s) 20/10/2025

Job summary

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Join Us in Shaping the Future of Patient Care Through Research

Are you a passionate and experienced registered healthcare professional looking to take the next step in your research career? We are looking for a Senior Research Nurse/Practitioner to join our expanding team within the medical portfolio, focusing on respiratory, stroke, and cardiology research delivery.


This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of clinical research, contributing to high-quality, patient-centred studies that will shape the future of healthcare delivery in Somerset.

Main duties, tasks & skills required

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As a Senior Research Nurse, you will:


Lead and coordinate a portfolio of clinical trials across the medical specialties.


Provide expert clinical care and support to research participants.


Ensure the safe and effective delivery of research in line with GCP, UK Policy Framework, and regulatory standards.


Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, Principal Investigators, and the Regional Research Delivery Network.


Act as a role model and mentor to junior research staff, supporting their development and ensuring high standards of practice.


You'll be joining a supportive and innovative research team embedded within a forward-thinking NHS trust.


There is a strong focus on staff wellbeing along with opportunities to work on cutting- edge research that directly impacts patient care.

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 Post-registration clinical experience Evidence of a good standard of Literacy / English language skills Competent user of IT, especially MS-Office, Internet Explorer, and Groupwise/Outlook with proven file management ability.



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Desirable

Postgraduate diploma or equivalent (or working towards) Understanding of research governance Thorough knowledge of data collection, data entry and analysis Thorough knowledge of research methodology Previous experience of data collection, audit, and research design

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Experience

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Essential

Demonstrable, recent healthcare professional experience in the care of patients with complex needs



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Desirable

Previous experience of data collection, audit, and research design Some experience of project management



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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.


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UK Professional Registration

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


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For help with your application, contact:

Sarah Board


sarah.board@somersetft.nhs.uk


01935383016


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Pay scheme

Agenda for Change


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Band

Band 6


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Salary

38682.00 to 46580.00 Yearly
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Contract

Permanent


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Working pattern

Full-Time


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Reference number

184-OL-PU-3351


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Job locations

Yeovil District Hospital

Higher Kingston

Yeovil

Somerset

BA21 4AT