• Job Description

  Req#: C9388-25-0819?language=en&page=50&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 5 Registered Nurse to join our experienced specialist Team.

  As a Registered Nurse with Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, you will be working together as part of a multidisciplinary, professional team to assess care needs, and develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care.

  Our staff are committed to providing high standards of individualised care for the people who use our services, whilst maintaining their privacy and dignity at all times.

  Ophthalmology is a branch of medicine dealing with the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases of the eye and visual system. Eye health services are becoming more and more important as the UK population ages.

  An ageing population means there are more and more incidences of age-related diseases of the eye, such as age-related macular degeneration. These eye diseases can be successfully treated if caught early, and can be managed effectively with existing treatments and medicines.

  The successful candidate will be joining a dynamic, multidiscipline team working together to achieve the best outcome for our patients. This role presents the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others by providing care in their time of need.

  Main duties of the job

  • The post holder will need be organised, motivated and able to prioritise their own workload.
  • They will be responsible for data collection and, working under supervision, will be required to support the team with recruitment into trials.
  • A key part of the role will be to liaise with all members of the multi-disciplinary team so the successful candidate must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • This is an excellent opportunity for those who wish to start a career in clinical research. Training will be provided for research specific procedures.

  Responsibility for Supervision, Leadership and Management

  • Have an understanding of the clinical research team objectives and contribute to their achievement.
  • Manage research performance and study timelines of relevant studies.

  Research

  • Be responsible for the delivery of a clinical trial portfolio.

  Clinical and Professional

  • Be responsible for the care of research participants and use opportunities to provide health promotion and patient education.

  Communication and Working Relationships

  • Work as part of the multidisciplinary team and contribute to the ongoing development of the department.

  Responsibility for Finance, Equipment and Other Resources

  • Have an awareness of the income stream relevant to Clinical Trials and work within, local and Trust wide financial and budgetary guidelines.

  About us

  We support research in a variety of clinical specialties and departments.

  We provide clinical research expertise from setting up studies with the clinical service through to informed consent, trial treatments and interventions and study follow-up.

  We use a range of clinical database systems to ensure high quality clinical data collection.

  The team supports the safe conduct of research in in accordance with the Research Governance Framework and Good Clinical Practice guidelines and provides assurance that the rights, safety and well-being of trial participants are protected.

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  Details

  Date posted

  24 June 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 5

  Salary

  £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum pro rata

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Part-time

  Reference number

  388-6730700-NMC-C

  Job locations

  Torbay Hospital

  Lowes Bridge

  Torquay

  TQ2 7AA

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification .

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  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification .

  #caretojoinus

  Person Specification

  Qualifications and Training

  Essential

  • Relevant Healthcare Degree
  • Registered Nurse or Healthcare Professional

  Desirable

  • Research Training (e.g. GCP, degree module, informed consent)

  Knowledge and Experience

  Essential

  • Demonstrable computer literacy: o ECDL qualification or similar ability o Outlook email and calendars o Microsoft Office: creating folders, editing Word documents o Uploading and downloading attachment files o Basic Excel spreadsheets
  • Understand the significance of research and the use of validated results to improve practice
  • Understanding of data collection and data entry for clinical trials
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Evidence of continued professional development
  • Excellent organisational skills and able to work to tight deadlines
  • Ability to work autonomously
  • Ability to work within a team and complement group dynamics
  • Ability to prioritise and organise own workload
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Willingness to undertake any necessary training and development to enhance work performance
  • Commitment to openness, honesty and integrity to undertake the role
  • Willingness and ability to work across sites including the community if required
  • Ability to communicate complex information to patients/carers and members of the MDT

  Desirable

  • Venepuncture/Cannulation
  • ECG competency
  • Knowledge of Research Governance Framework and Good Clinical Practice Guidelines
  • Post-graduate qualification in teaching or equivalent
  • Experience of Clinical Trials
  • Knowledge of Research Governance
  • Knowledge of clinical trials and research methodologies
  • Using established databases for data entry
  • Proven record of meeting targets
  • Good listening and counselling skills
  • Ability to concentrate for prolonged periods (e.g. data collection and trial protocol) and deal with interruptions

  Person Specification

  Qualifications and Training

  Essential

  • Relevant Healthcare Degree
  • Registered Nurse or Healthcare Professional

  Desirable

  • Research Training (e.g. GCP, degree module, informed consent)

  Knowledge and Experience

  Essential

  • Demonstrable computer literacy: o ECDL qualification or similar ability o Outlook email and calendars o Microsoft Office: creating folders, editing Word documents o Uploading and downloading attachment files o Basic Excel spreadsheets
  • Understand the significance of research and the use of validated results to improve practice
  • Understanding of data collection and data entry for clinical trials
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Evidence of continued professional development
  • Excellent organisational skills and able to work to tight deadlines
  • Ability to work autonomously
  • Ability to work within a team and complement group dynamics
  • Ability to prioritise and organise own workload
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Willingness to undertake any necessary training and development to enhance work performance
  • Commitment to openness, honesty and integrity to undertake the role
  • Willingness and ability to work across sites including the community if required
  • Ability to communicate complex information to patients/carers and members of the MDT

  Desirable

  • Venepuncture/Cannulation
  • ECG competency
  • Knowledge of Research Governance Framework and Good Clinical Practice Guidelines
  • Post-graduate qualification in teaching or equivalent
  • Experience of Clinical Trials
  • Knowledge of Research Governance
  • Knowledge of clinical trials and research methodologies
  • Using established databases for data entry
  • Proven record of meeting targets
  • Good listening and counselling skills
  • Ability to concentrate for prolonged periods (e.g. data collection and trial protocol) and deal with interruptions

  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

  Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Torbay Hospital

  Lowes Bridge

  Torquay

  TQ2 7AA

  
  

  Employer's website

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

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Torbay Hospital

  Lowes Bridge

  Torquay

  TQ2 7AA

  
  

  Employer's website

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

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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