Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a research nurse or practitioner for its Rosemoor Clinical Research Team at North Devon District Hospital in Barnstaple. The vacancy was published on 5 November 2026 and applications close on 19 November 2026, with interviews planned for Friday 27 November 2026.

The post is open to a registered nurse, midwife or allied health professional, and the successful applicant will help recruit and support people taking part in research studies and clinical trials across North Devon. The trust says the Rosemoor team supports a diverse portfolio spanning oncology, critical care, musculoskeletal care, emergency care, dementia, neurodegeneration, ageing, surgery, gastroenterology, paediatrics, reproductive health and therapy services.

Day to day, the team is based in the Ladywell Unit at North Devon District Hospital. The role involves work in both acute hospital and community settings, recruiting participants to studies and carrying out follow-up appointments, alongside nurse specialists, advanced clinical practitioners, medical staff and allied health professionals.

What the role involves

The research nurse or practitioner will play a key role in recruiting and supporting research participants across the trust's portfolio, working closely with multidisciplinary teams and services across North Devon District Hospital, the wider trust and community services. The trust says the role needs a flexible and adaptable approach, with the ability to problem-solve and respond to the needs of patients, their carers and families, clinical teams and study sponsors, while making sure research is delivered in line with study protocols and regulatory requirements.

The post holder will be encouraged to develop new skills relevant to delivering clinical trials. That may include obtaining informed consent from participants, undertaking clinical assessments and research-specific rating scales, cannulation and other clinical procedures, administering clinical trial medications, and collecting and managing research data.

A growing research service

The trust says this is an exciting time to join its clinical research team as it enters a new phase of growth. In 2027, North Devon District Hospital will open a new purpose-built Clinical Research Hub, providing a dedicated environment for delivering and expanding high-quality clinical research across a growing range of specialities. The successful applicant will join at that point in the service's development, with the chance to help shape the expansion of its research portfolio.

Royal Devon says new starters receive a comprehensive induction programme and support from an approachable management team, with opportunities for ongoing learning, development and career progression. The trust employs more than 15,000 staff, making it the largest employer in Devon, and provides services to more than 615,000 people across more than 2,000 square miles.

Hours, contact and how to apply

The post is 30 hours a week, working 8am to 4pm over four days a week, or shorter days over five days. The trust's advert does not state a salary band for this vacancy, so applicants should check the full advert before applying. For further information, contact Maria Dark, Lead AHP and Research Team Lead, on 01271 311889 or at ria.dark@nhs.net. Applications are made through the trust's careers site, and the trust reserves the right to close the vacancy early if it receives enough applications, so candidates should apply before the closing date of 19 November 2026.