SPCR Nursing Commercial Fellowship
This part-time (0.4 or 0.5 FTE) post is available from 1st September until 29th February 2028 (at the latest).
This post is offered on a fixed term basis and is funded by NIHR School for Primary Care Research (SPCR).
Salary will be equivalent to current NHS/academic salary (pro rata; capped at £73,710) on Grade G or H, depending on knowledge, skills and experience.
The Role
The Faculty of Health and Life Sciences is pleased to offer one of 11 SPCR-funded Nursing Commercial Research Fellowships for 2026. The primary aim of the fellowship is to develop new capacity for commercial research delivery in out-of-hospital settings, particularly by increasing the number of general practices participating in commercial research. Fellows will be provided with ring-fenced time to focus on this crucial work, which is expected to have a significant impact on the future of healthcare research in primary care.
The successful candidate for this position will be hosted by Exeter Collaboration for Academic Primary Care (APEx) at the University of Exeter. The fellow will receive academic support from APEx staff and will have access to broader NIHR SPCR training resources. Fellows will join a supportive cohort with mentorship, supervision, shared learning, and access to SPCR training . Additionally, they will be part of a supportive peer group that works alongside an experienced academic to enhance their career development. Fellows will also gain valuable experience in commercial research, furthering their expertise in this important area.
The post will include developing skills and expertise, engaging with nursing teams across primary care, communities and general practice, wider care settings and secondary care. It will also involve strategic networking, influencing and cohort participation as well as completing a short Quality Improvement project.
About You
Applications are open to primary care nurses interested in developing their career in commercial research in primary and community care settings.
Applicants will be able to work independently across boundaries, have experience in primary care, community or wider care settings, be NMC-registered, and have strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.
Further information
Please contact Prof Rupert Payne, Deputy Director of APEx (
[email protected])
Additional background screening may be required for this role
Interviews will take place on 02 July in-person at the University of Exeter's St. Luke's campus, Exeter.
Transform Your Career and Help Shape a Greener, Healthier, and Fairer Future
Join the University of Exeter, a top 200 Russel Group university (QS & THE World University Rankings 2025), excelling in teaching (triple Gold rating, TEF 2023) and leading groundbreaking research in the beautiful southwest of England.
We are committed to understanding different cultures and perspectives, supporting diverse leadership, and striving for social justice. We encourage applications from all groups underrepresented in our community, including racially minoritised individuals and those with disabilities. Our inclusive, merit based recruitment processes seek to embrace a diverse set of experiences to ensure colleagues feel supported equitably. With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 140 countries, we foster a culture where everyone can thrive.
You can read more about our current accreditations and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here, including our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant.
What we can offer you:
- Freedom (and the support) to pursue your intellectual interests and to work creatively across disciplines;
- Support teams that understand the University wide teaching goals and partner with our academics accordingly;
- An Innovation, Impact and Business directorate that works closely with our academics providing specialist support for external engagement and development;
- Our Exeter Academic initiative supports high performing academics to achieve their potential and develop their career;
- A multitude of staff benefits including sector leading benefits around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to 6 weeks full pay), and a Fertility Treatment Policy;
- A beautiful campus set in the heart of stunning Devon/Cornwall.
How we can help
If you are considering applying and need support to do so, please get in touch with us at
[email protected]. You can request reasonable adjustments within your application or by contacting us. You can also choose to be considered under our Disability Confident Scheme and find out here how this is managed during our recruitment and onboarding process.
