Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Research Nurse / practitioner

The closing date is 21 October 2025

Job summary

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 of the job

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

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.

Details

Date posted

07 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

184-OL-PU-3351

Job locations

Yeovil District Hospital

Higher Kingston

Yeovil

Somerset

BA21 4AT


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 ProfessionalPost-registration clinical experienceEvidence of a good standard of Literacy / English language skillsCompetent user of IT, especially MS-Office, Internet Explorer, and Groupwise/Outlook with proven file management ability.

Desirable

  • Postgraduate diploma or equivalent (or working towards)Understanding of research governanceThorough knowledge of data collection, data entry and analysisThorough knowledge of research methodologyPrevious experience of data collection, audit, and research design

Experience

Essential

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

Desirable

  • Previous experience of data collection, audit, and research designSome experience of project management
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Healthcare ProfessionalPost-registration clinical experienceEvidence of a good standard of Literacy / English language skillsCompetent user of IT, especially MS-Office, Internet Explorer, and Groupwise/Outlook with proven file management ability.

Desirable

  • Postgraduate diploma or equivalent (or working towards)Understanding of research governanceThorough knowledge of data collection, data entry and analysisThorough knowledge of research methodologyPrevious experience of data collection, audit, and research design

Experience

Essential

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

Desirable

  • Previous experience of data collection, audit, and research designSome experience of project management

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 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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Yeovil District Hospital

Higher Kingston

Yeovil

Somerset

BA21 4AT


Employer's website

https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Yeovil District Hospital

Higher Kingston

Yeovil

Somerset

BA21 4AT


Employer's website

https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Hiring Manager

Sarah Board

sarah.board@somersetft.nhs.uk

01935383016

Details

Date posted

07 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

184-OL-PU-3351

Job locations

Yeovil District Hospital

Higher Kingston

Yeovil

Somerset

BA21 4AT


Supporting documents

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