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Clinical Research jobs in Plymouth.

Clinical research delivery spans NHS research and development teams, contract research organisations and sponsor companies, with study start-up and recruitment targets driving hiring. Actionus places research nurses, coordinators, monitors and managers into contract, fixed-term and permanent roles.

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Hiring in Plymouth

What the Plymouth market looks like.

Plymouth is the major acute centre for south west Devon and south east Cornwall, and Derriford takes tertiary referrals across a wide rural catchment. Because the nearest alternative acute sites are an hour or more away, hard-to-fill posts often carry longer bookings.

Major employers in Devon

  • —University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
  • —Livewell Southwest
  • —Devon Partnership NHS Trust
  • —Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust

Also covering

Saltash · Tavistock · Ivybridge · Torpoint · Liskeard · Kingsbridge

Typical settings

  • NHS research and development
  • Contract research organisations
  • Pharmaceutical and biotech sponsors
  • Clinical trial units

Common specialities

  • Research nursing
  • Clinical trial coordination
  • Monitoring (CRA)
  • Data management
  • Study start-up
  • Oncology trials

Questions

Clinical Research work in Plymouth, answered.

What clinical research jobs are available in Plymouth?
Actionus advertises locum, contract, bank and permanent clinical research roles across Plymouth and the wider Devon area, including nhs research and development, contract research organisations, pharmaceutical and biotech sponsors. Live vacancies are listed on this page and updated as they are released.
Which employers hire clinical research professionals in Plymouth?
Actionus works with life sciences employers across Plymouth and the wider Devon area, including public sector organisations, local authorities, independent providers and private employers hiring clinical research professionals.
What registration do I need to work as a clinical research professional through Actionus?
You will need current registration with the relevant UK regulator, an enhanced DBS, right-to-work documents and satisfactory references. Our compliance team confirms exactly what is required for each assignment before you start.
How quickly can I start a locum assignment in Plymouth?
If your compliance file is already complete, short-notice cover can often start within days. If you are new to Actionus, register first and we will build your file while we match you to suitable roles.
How do I get paid for temporary work?
Temporary and locum workers submit hours weekly through the Actionus online timesheet portal. Once your authoriser approves the timesheet, payment is processed through PAYE, umbrella or your limited company, depending on the payment method agreed on your assignment.

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