Clinical Research Nurse / practitioner

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.