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Pioneer Medical Group

Research Healthcare Professional (AHP, Nurse)

The closing date is 26 April 2026

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Job summary

Pioneer Medical Group is seeking a motivated Research Healthcare Professional to play a key role in the delivery and coordination of clinical research across our practices.

This is an excellent opportunity for a registered healthcare professional who is passionate about research, enjoys working with patients, and wants to contribute to high quality studies that make a meaningful difference to patient care and the wider NHS.

This is a new role offered on a 12 month fixed term contract.

Hours: This post is offered at 14 hours per week, with the potential for additional hours, up to 18 hours per week, depending on the salary band at appointment and available funding.

No agencies please we are committed to sourcing candidates directly and any agency assistance will be by invitation only. This post is currently advertised on Indeed only.

Please note that should this vacancy attract sufficient interest it may be necessary to close the vacancy at an earlier date. We therefore suggest that you apply at an early stage to avoid disappointment.

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Main duties of the job

Pioneer Medical Group is an established, research active academic primary care organisation with a strong track record of delivering NIHR portfolio and commercial studies. The post-holder will play a key role in the delivery and coordination of research activity across the practice, ensuring studies are conducted safely, efficiently and in line with regulatory requirements.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the post-holder will provide day to day clinical research delivery, support recruitment and followup of participants, and contribute to maintaining high standards of governance. The post-holder will work with increasing autonomy, making decisions within their professional scope, while escalating complex issues to senior research leads when required.

About us

Pioneer Medical Group is a 3 site practice rated CQC outstanding, aiming to deliver exemplary medical care which is accessible, responsive and caring.

You will be working closely with a friendly supportive team of Doctors, Practice Nurses, HCAs, Urgent Care Practitioners and Care Coordinators, delivering service to over 23,500 patients across our three sites in the north of Bristol.

We are passionate about our extensive programme of research and we support and take pride in training the next generation of clinician practitioners.

Details

Date posted

09 April 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£20.44 to £26.56 an hour

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A0652-26-0001

Job locations

Ridingleaze Health Hub

Ridingleaze

Bristol

BS110QE


Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Research Delivery

Deliver clinical research procedures according to study protocols and GCP.

Conduct patient screening, eligibility assessment, informed consent, and data collection.

Perform clinical tasks within scope of practice - e.g. sampling, observations, ECGs, assessments.

Ensure participant safety through monitoring, adverse event reporting, and clinical judgement.

Maintain accurate, highquality documentation, case report forms, and study records.

Operational Management & Study Coordination

Coordinate daytoday study activities, ensuring visits, appointments, and data entry are completed.

Support the setup of new studies, including feasibility assessments and logistics planning.

Ensure effective communication with sponsors, NIHR research networks, and external partners.

Manage time and workload across multiple concurrent studies, escalating capacity issues when needed.

Contribute to tracking recruitment targets and study milestones.

Team Support, Development & Collaboration

Assist in supporting other members of staff, such as HCAs, administrators, or newtoresearch colleagues.

Share knowledge and contribute to training around GCP, protocol procedures, and research processes.

Work closely with clinical teams to embed research in routine care pathways.

Promote a positive, inclusive research culture across the practice.

Participant & Stakeholder Engagement

Build strong relationships with patients to support participation and highquality research experience.

Communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, NIHR partners, and external stakeholders.

Support patient and public involvement where appropriate (e.g. PPG input and patient events).

Support the uptake of PRES by raising awareness among patients and staff, embedding PRES into research workflows, improving patient engagement and response rates, monitoring and improving uptake and championing a feedback culture.

Governance, Safety & Quality

Ensure compliance with GCP, NHS research governance and data protection standards.

Support monitoring visits, audits, and inspections by maintaining excellent documentation.

Participate in risk assessments, quality improvement projects, and service evaluation.

Contribute to safe storage, handling, and transport of samples and investigational products.

This job description is not a complete list of duties but is intended to give a general indication of the range of work undertaken. It will vary over time as demands and priorities within the NHS change. Significant changes in the range of work undertaken will be made only after discussion with the post holder.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Research Delivery

Deliver clinical research procedures according to study protocols and GCP.

Conduct patient screening, eligibility assessment, informed consent, and data collection.

Perform clinical tasks within scope of practice - e.g. sampling, observations, ECGs, assessments.

Ensure participant safety through monitoring, adverse event reporting, and clinical judgement.

Maintain accurate, highquality documentation, case report forms, and study records.

Operational Management & Study Coordination

Coordinate daytoday study activities, ensuring visits, appointments, and data entry are completed.

Support the setup of new studies, including feasibility assessments and logistics planning.

Ensure effective communication with sponsors, NIHR research networks, and external partners.

Manage time and workload across multiple concurrent studies, escalating capacity issues when needed.

Contribute to tracking recruitment targets and study milestones.

Team Support, Development & Collaboration

Assist in supporting other members of staff, such as HCAs, administrators, or newtoresearch colleagues.

Share knowledge and contribute to training around GCP, protocol procedures, and research processes.

Work closely with clinical teams to embed research in routine care pathways.

Promote a positive, inclusive research culture across the practice.

Participant & Stakeholder Engagement

Build strong relationships with patients to support participation and highquality research experience.

Communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, NIHR partners, and external stakeholders.

Support patient and public involvement where appropriate (e.g. PPG input and patient events).

Support the uptake of PRES by raising awareness among patients and staff, embedding PRES into research workflows, improving patient engagement and response rates, monitoring and improving uptake and championing a feedback culture.

Governance, Safety & Quality

Ensure compliance with GCP, NHS research governance and data protection standards.

Support monitoring visits, audits, and inspections by maintaining excellent documentation.

Participate in risk assessments, quality improvement projects, and service evaluation.

Contribute to safe storage, handling, and transport of samples and investigational products.

This job description is not a complete list of duties but is intended to give a general indication of the range of work undertaken. It will vary over time as demands and priorities within the NHS change. Significant changes in the range of work undertaken will be made only after discussion with the post holder.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience delivering clinical research or working within NIHR portfolio studies
  • Strong understanding of GCP and study delivery processes
  • Ability to work with autonomy and make informed decisions within scope of practice
  • IT proficiency, including research databases and digital clinical systems

Desirable

  • Experience working in primary care or community research settings
  • Experience supporting or supervising other research staff
  • Evidence of involvement in service improvement or quality initiatives
  • Experience collaborating with NIHR networks, HEIs, or industry sponsors
  • An awareness of equal opportunities
  • An awareness of Health and Safety within the workplace

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered healthcare professional (e.g. NMC, HCPC, GPhC)
  • Evidence of ongoing professional development

Abilities & Aptitudes

Essential

  • In communication, ability to assess any given situation and to respond in the appropriate manner, with a high degree of tact & diplomacy
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to work within protocols, SOPs and regulatory frameworks
  • Ability to organise and prioritise work, and to adhere to deadlines and targets
  • Ability to handle information securely and confidentially

Desirable

  • Aptitude to adapt working style to meet the needs of the patient
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience delivering clinical research or working within NIHR portfolio studies
  • Strong understanding of GCP and study delivery processes
  • Ability to work with autonomy and make informed decisions within scope of practice
  • IT proficiency, including research databases and digital clinical systems

Desirable

  • Experience working in primary care or community research settings
  • Experience supporting or supervising other research staff
  • Evidence of involvement in service improvement or quality initiatives
  • Experience collaborating with NIHR networks, HEIs, or industry sponsors
  • An awareness of equal opportunities
  • An awareness of Health and Safety within the workplace

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered healthcare professional (e.g. NMC, HCPC, GPhC)
  • Evidence of ongoing professional development

Abilities & Aptitudes

Essential

  • In communication, ability to assess any given situation and to respond in the appropriate manner, with a high degree of tact & diplomacy
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to work within protocols, SOPs and regulatory frameworks
  • Ability to organise and prioritise work, and to adhere to deadlines and targets
  • Ability to handle information securely and confidentially

Desirable

  • Aptitude to adapt working style to meet the needs of the patient

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

Pioneer Medical Group

Address

Ridingleaze Health Hub

Ridingleaze

Bristol

BS110QE


Employer's website

https://www.pioneermedicalgroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Pioneer Medical Group

Address

Ridingleaze Health Hub

Ridingleaze

Bristol

BS110QE


Employer's website

https://www.pioneermedicalgroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Rachelle Lambert

rachelle.lambert@nhs.net

01179591919

Details

Date posted

09 April 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£20.44 to £26.56 an hour

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A0652-26-0001

Job locations

Ridingleaze Health Hub

Ridingleaze

Bristol

BS110QE


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