Job summary
WANT AN OPPORTUNITY TO WORK AS A RESEARCH NURSE
Previous
research experience not essential*, but a passion for research is!
Do
you enjoy the challenge of learning something new? Are you someone who enjoys a multi-faceted job,
working with a wide range of patients, loves a challenge and is highly
motivated? Do you have excellent organisation skills, thrive on being accurate
and ensuring high levels of attention to detail?
Then,
this could be the job for you!
22.5 hours per week - Permanent
Main duties of the job
As
part of the team you will work directly with research participants in various
settings across the full range of services in health and social care, following
study protocols to ensure participant safety and providing a quality
experience.
A
broad experience, working in your professional role in the community and mental
health would be an advantage. Ability to prioritise and organise your workload
is essential. This is a hybrid role with regular support.
This
is YOUR opportunity to join Livewell'sResearch Team to support the
running of research studies.
Looking at interviewing on the 14th January 2026
Contact Liana Stapleton (liana.stapleton@nhs.net) for more
information
All Livewell Southwest staff are expected to able and willing to work across a 7 day service.
Job Share(s) Considered
"please note that this role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, please refer to the Direct Gov website for more information with regards to eligibility"
Please note that Livewell may close the job advertisement earlier than the specified deadline if a high number of applications are submitted. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application at the earliest opportunity
About us
Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social
enterprise delivering integrated health and social care services across
Plymouth, South Hams, and West Devon, with specialist services in parts of
Devon and Cornwall. Our teams work in community hospitals, GP practices, sports
centres, and health hubs.
As an organisation with a strong social conscience we are guided by our values,kindness, respect, inclusivity, ambition, responsibility, and
collaboration. We focus on transforming services to ensure sustainability, while
empowering staff and those we serve.
We involve the people we care for, along with their families and carers, in
shaping the care they receive, striving to deliver the right care at the right
time and place. Centering our work on individual needs helps people lead
healthy, independent lives.
We prioritise employees' development, offering protected CPD time, training
pathways, leadership programs, and funding for qualifications like the Care
Certificate and Nurse Training Scholarships. Our induction and preceptorship
programs ensure a smooth transition into our organisation.
Livewell Southwest values diversity and encourages applications from all
sections of the community, including those with armed forces experience, lived experience of mental
health, neuro-diverse conditions and learning disabilities. If you need assistance or reasonable adjustments during the
application process, contact the Recruiting Manager listed in the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
***** For full details of the job description please see the attached document entitled Job description with personal spec *****
Job description
Job responsibilities
***** For full details of the job description please see the attached document entitled Job description with personal spec *****
Person Specification
Specific Skills
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously
- Ability to work cohesively as a member of a multidisciplinary team
- High level of interpersonal and communication skills
- Flexible and adaptable
- Attention to detail
- Willingness to learn, instigate and develop efficient working systems
- Willingness to undertake any necessary training and development to enhance work performance
- Commitment to openness, honesty and integrity in undertaking the role
- Willingness and ability to work across sites including community
Experience
Essential
- Pertinent clinical skills
- Broad and recent clinical experience relevant to the post
- Experience with dealing with confidential patient information
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload and work to tight deadlines.
- Ability to make independent decisions
- Ability to communicate complex information to patients/carers/ members of MDT
Desirable
- Experience of delivering commercial and academic research studies
- Experience of research within the NHS/Livewell setting
- Proven record of meeting targets
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse or Healthcare Professional, currently registered with UK regulatory body NMC or HPC
Desirable
- Research Training (e.g. Good Clinical Practice [GCP], degree module informed consent)
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Able to accommodate hybrid working, physically at home and periodically in office
- Ability to travel throughout the Livewell Southwest Footprint
- Ability to work alone with patients in their homes, in accordance with the Lone Working Policy
- Ability to travel independently across the Southwest Peninsula when required.
- Demonstrate a passion to be fully research-active and act as a champion to promote a research culture throughout Livewell Southwest and amongst its service users.
Desirable
- A full UK driving licence
Knowledge
Essential
- Computer literacy including ability to work with databases.
- Understand the significance of research and use of validated results to improve practice
Desirable
- Knowledge of the UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research and Good Clinical Practice Guidelines.
- Knowledge of clinical trials & research methodologies.
- Understanding of data collection and data entry for clinical trials.
Person Specification
Specific Skills
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously
- Ability to work cohesively as a member of a multidisciplinary team
- High level of interpersonal and communication skills
- Flexible and adaptable
- Attention to detail
- Willingness to learn, instigate and develop efficient working systems
- Willingness to undertake any necessary training and development to enhance work performance
- Commitment to openness, honesty and integrity in undertaking the role
- Willingness and ability to work across sites including community
Experience
Essential
- Pertinent clinical skills
- Broad and recent clinical experience relevant to the post
- Experience with dealing with confidential patient information
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload and work to tight deadlines.
- Ability to make independent decisions
- Ability to communicate complex information to patients/carers/ members of MDT
Desirable
- Experience of delivering commercial and academic research studies
- Experience of research within the NHS/Livewell setting
- Proven record of meeting targets
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse or Healthcare Professional, currently registered with UK regulatory body NMC or HPC
Desirable
- Research Training (e.g. Good Clinical Practice [GCP], degree module informed consent)
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Able to accommodate hybrid working, physically at home and periodically in office
- Ability to travel throughout the Livewell Southwest Footprint
- Ability to work alone with patients in their homes, in accordance with the Lone Working Policy
- Ability to travel independently across the Southwest Peninsula when required.
- Demonstrate a passion to be fully research-active and act as a champion to promote a research culture throughout Livewell Southwest and amongst its service users.
Desirable
- A full UK driving licence
Knowledge
Essential
- Computer literacy including ability to work with databases.
- Understand the significance of research and use of validated results to improve practice
Desirable
- Knowledge of the UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research and Good Clinical Practice Guidelines.
- Knowledge of clinical trials & research methodologies.
- Understanding of data collection and data entry for clinical trials.
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.
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
