Agile Research Delivery Team Nurse

Job Summary
Are you a nurse with a passion for research? We are excited to offer this Research Delivery position within our Agile Research Delivery Team in the South West Peninsula (SWP). One post will be based in the Somerset locality, with two posts being based in the Devon locality. You will help deliver National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Research Delivery Network (RDN) Portfolio studies across a variety of health and care specialities and settings (GP practices, hospitals, care homes, schools and other community settings). As this role involves travel across multiple sites, access to a car and a full driving licence are essential. Travel expenses will be reimbursed in line with the Trusts expenses policy.

About Us
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within peoples own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC). Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities. Its never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as youll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

About the Trust
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Job Responsibilities
More detail about the role: This role provides vital support for NIHR research projects across a wide range of clinical and community settings. Working under the supervision and guidance of the Senior Agile Research Delivery Team Nurse/ Midwife/ AHP and within a flexible, multidisciplinary team, you will assist in the setup and delivery of studies across multiple organisations and care environments. The position requires flexible, autonomous working across disciplines and is part of the NIHR South West Peninsula Agile Research Delivery Team, offering a combination of office-based and remote working.

Working Pattern
37.5 hours per week. Mon-Fri 8-4pm

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

Contact Queries
For further information on the Somerset vacancy please contact: Amanda McKenna, Agile Research Delivery Team Clinical Manager on View email address on meeveem.com
For further information on the Devon vacancies please contact: Amanda Phillips, Agile Research Delivery Team Manager on View email address on meeveem.com or Claire Folan, Agile Research Delivery Team Manager on View email address on meeveem.com

Benefits
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit
You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including:

• National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
• Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
• Car lease schemes.
• The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
• Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.

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.

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

Employer details
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Exeter, Devon, EX2 5FD
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The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.