Job summary
Are you a Trained Nurse looking for an exciting opportunity to develop your skills and support research at SFT, someone who is looking for an exciting challenge and development role in Research.
This opportunity is for 2 Nurses to work within the Research and Development Department supporting a range of both non-commercial and commercial research studies across the Trust, with 1 nurse having a particular emphasis on Weight Management and Diabetes and 1 nurse, working within ED and ENT.
We value our Research Nurses highly, so development and training within this role will be offered and prioritised so that the you can conduct research safely as part of the South West Research Network. Providing a career pathway for further development within Research.
Informal visits/chats are recommended - For special interest in :-
First post - Weight Management and Diabetes please contact Nicola Thorne on Tel: 07824452211 or email nicola.thorne@somersetft.nhs.uk
Second post -- ED and ENT contact Kate James Tel: 01823 342582 email : kate.james@somersetft.nhs.uk.
Main duties of the job
We're looking for proactive, patient-focused individuals to support the safe delivery of clinical research within the South West Research Network.
You'll play a key role in assessing, planning, and coordinating care for research participants, ensuring full compliance with regulations, GCP guidelines, and study protocols. With strong communication skills, you'll guide patients through their research journey--making complex information clear and supporting informed decisions.
Your attention to detail will ensure accurate and timely data collection, contributing to safe, effective studies. You'll also help identify and recruit eligible participants, offering expert advice throughout the trial.
This role requires a flexible, collaborative approach, working across specialties and locations while promoting research opportunities to both patients and clinical teams.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Healthcare Professional.
- Must be able to communicate in English Language, both written and verbally appropriate to the post.
- Ability to evaluate the significance of research.
- Able to critically appraise and use validated results to improve practice.
- Thorough knowledge of caring for patients with a variety of Medical and Surgical conditions.
Desirable
- Basic Understanding of research governance.
- Basic knowledge of research methodology.
- Knowledge of drug therapies used in General Medicine and Surgery
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable, recent healthcare professional experience in General Medicine/Surgery/Mental Health/Community Care.
- Recent or current extensive experience of the care of patients in an acute setting
Desirable
- Previous experience of data collection.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Healthcare Professional.
- Must be able to communicate in English Language, both written and verbally appropriate to the post.
- Ability to evaluate the significance of research.
- Able to critically appraise and use validated results to improve practice.
- Thorough knowledge of caring for patients with a variety of Medical and Surgical conditions.
Desirable
- Basic Understanding of research governance.
- Basic knowledge of research methodology.
- Knowledge of drug therapies used in General Medicine and Surgery
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable, recent healthcare professional experience in General Medicine/Surgery/Mental Health/Community Care.
- Recent or current extensive experience of the care of patients in an acute setting
Desirable
- Previous experience of data collection.
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).
