Job summary
We are
seeking an experienced, motivated and clinically confident Research Nurse to work on a large portfolio of commercial studies starting in the next quarter and running for up to four years to
join our expanding and well-established primary care research team. The candidate will be required to work across two sites; Ashfields Primary Care Centre and Kiltearn Medical
Centre.
This is an
exciting opportunity for a skilled research professional to play a key role in
the delivery of NIHR portfolio and industry-sponsored clinical trials within a
forward-thinking GP practice environment. Working within an established
practice using EMIS and study-specific research systems, you will contribute to
the delivery of high-quality research that directly benefits patients and
advances evidence-based primary care.
Main duties of the job
The
successful candidate will work closely with our multidisciplinary research team
to ensure the safe, efficient and compliant delivery of clinical studies,
maintaining the highest standards in line with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and
all regulatory requirements. You will be involved across the research pathway,
including participant identification, recruitment, study visits, data
collection and maintaining excellent participant care throughout the research
journey.
This role
offers the opportunity to develop and apply advanced research skills within a
supportive environment that values clinical expertise, professional development
and collaborative working.
Working hours
can be discussed and we are happy to consider part time or full time hours.
However, some flexibility is required to meet protocol-specific visit windows
and participant availability, including occasional early-morning fasting
visits.
About us
Ashfields Primary Care Centre is a growing practice serving over 28,000 patients in the semi-rural market town of Sandbach, Cheshire, with excellent access to the M6 motorway.
We have:
High patient satisfaction scores
A good CQC report with outstanding features
A supportive and well-established clinical team including a Physicians Assosiate, Nurses, HCA's, Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians
A dedicated pharmacist team providing chronic disease management, drug titration clinics, and post-discharge medication reviews
First Contact Physiotherapists, Care Coordinators, and a comprehensive administrative team
As an active member of our Primary Care Network, we maintain close working relationships with local care networks and community services
Job description
Job responsibilities
The following are the
core responsibilities of the Research Nurse. There may be on occasion, a
requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors
such as workload and staffing levels:
- Review and assess trial protocols, consider all
potential trials in terms of capacity and capability and viable recruitment
period.
- Identify and work with the Team Lead to resolve
resource implications in delivering and facilitating clinical research.
- Assist in the overall setting up, organisation
and running of a clinical trial within the practice to Good Clinical Practice
(GCP) guidelines within the Research Governance framework and adhering to other
related regulations/SOPs.
- To support the recruitment process for new and
ongoing clinical trials, assessing patient suitability and ensuring the correct
consent process is followed
- To provide advice and guidance to patients with
regard to their involvement in clinical research trials
- Coordinate logistics for patient visits and
perform patient assessments as outlined in study protocols, including blood
collection and centrifugation.
- Competently interpret clinical records, charts,
and care documentation to assess clinical interventions, medications, and
patient responses, ensuring suitability for inclusion in individual trials
- Conduct required screening procedures in line
with study criteria.
- To monitor treatment toxicity and/or side
effects and to take appropriate action to reduce the effects of treatment as
necessary.
- To report and record any adverse events and
serious adverse events that occur whilst the patient is being treated on a
clinical trial.
- To work within the NMC Code of Conduct and
within your individual scope of professional conduct.
- Accurately record all research activity to
maintain clear and contemporaneous study documentation, including the reporting
of adverse and serious adverse events.
- Assist in study close down and the preparation
of results of research for presentation as posters, abstracts, papers or
scientific presentations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The following are the
core responsibilities of the Research Nurse. There may be on occasion, a
requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors
such as workload and staffing levels:
- Review and assess trial protocols, consider all
potential trials in terms of capacity and capability and viable recruitment
period.
- Identify and work with the Team Lead to resolve
resource implications in delivering and facilitating clinical research.
- Assist in the overall setting up, organisation
and running of a clinical trial within the practice to Good Clinical Practice
(GCP) guidelines within the Research Governance framework and adhering to other
related regulations/SOPs.
- To support the recruitment process for new and
ongoing clinical trials, assessing patient suitability and ensuring the correct
consent process is followed
- To provide advice and guidance to patients with
regard to their involvement in clinical research trials
- Coordinate logistics for patient visits and
perform patient assessments as outlined in study protocols, including blood
collection and centrifugation.
- Competently interpret clinical records, charts,
and care documentation to assess clinical interventions, medications, and
patient responses, ensuring suitability for inclusion in individual trials
- Conduct required screening procedures in line
with study criteria.
- To monitor treatment toxicity and/or side
effects and to take appropriate action to reduce the effects of treatment as
necessary.
- To report and record any adverse events and
serious adverse events that occur whilst the patient is being treated on a
clinical trial.
- To work within the NMC Code of Conduct and
within your individual scope of professional conduct.
- Accurately record all research activity to
maintain clear and contemporaneous study documentation, including the reporting
of adverse and serious adverse events.
- Assist in study close down and the preparation
of results of research for presentation as posters, abstracts, papers or
scientific presentations.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Any relevant IT certification such as advanced excel certification, data quality / data management courses or certification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a Research Nurse
- Understanding of research ethics and regulatory frameworks
- Experience of using EMIS or other alternative Primary Care software
Desirable
- Experience of working within a research function in Primary Care - GP Practice or Primary Care Network
- Experience of working on commercial research studies
- Excellent IT skills including EMIS or equivalent primary care software
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Any relevant IT certification such as advanced excel certification, data quality / data management courses or certification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a Research Nurse
- Understanding of research ethics and regulatory frameworks
- Experience of using EMIS or other alternative Primary Care software
Desirable
- Experience of working within a research function in Primary Care - GP Practice or Primary Care Network
- Experience of working on commercial research studies
- Excellent IT skills including EMIS or equivalent primary care software
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).
