Research Team Leader

Job summary

Are you an experienced research nurse or clinical research practitioner looking to take the next step in your career? Do you have a passion for improving patient outcomes through research? Join our dynamic and forward-thinking Department of Clinical Research at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust.

We are seeking a motivated and skilled Research Nurse/Practitioner Team Leader to lead and manage a team delivering a diverse and high-quality clinical trials portfolio. Based within the Corporate Service Group, you will be instrumental in driving forward clinical research across multiple sites. We have 2 positions available, one based at Musgrove Park Hospital, and one in Yeovil District Hospital.

Main duties of the job

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust supports over 350 research studies at any one time and is committed to developing research-active healthcare environments that improve care and outcomes. This is a fantastic opportunity to influence innovation and lead research delivery in a progressive NHS organisation.

As Team Leader you'll:

• Lead the delivery and performance of a portfolio of clinical research studies.
• Provide expert guidance on study setup, patient recruitment, and protocol adherence.
• Ensure research governance compliance, patient safety, and data integrity.
• Act as a clinical role model and provide line management, training, and mentorship to the research delivery team.
• Collaborate with Principal Investigators, sponsors, CRN Southwest Peninsula, and wider clinical teams.

You'll be joining a supportive, inclusive research culture with opportunities for flexible working and cross site collaboration. If you'd like to become a key part of our growing research team and help shape the future of patient care through clinical research, please apply now.

About us

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.