Job summary
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Research Nurse/Research
Practitioner to support the delivery of clinical research within our practice.
You will play a key role in
supporting our participation in a wide range of primary care research studies,
working closely with clinicians and external research networks such as the NIHR
Clinical Research Network. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in
improving patient care and contributing to the development of evidence-based
practice.
Main duties of the job
You will work as part of the primary care team to support the safe, effective, and ethical delivery of research studies within the practice.
We are looking for someone with excellent organisational and communication skills, who is methodical and passionate about research in healthcare. Prior experience in research is desirable but not essentialwe welcome applications from nurses or other registered healthcare professionals (e.g. paramedic, pharmacist) who are interested in developing a career in clinical research and are willing to undergo training.
What We Offer
- Flexible working pattern (ideally 15 hours over 3 days)
- Supportive team environment with training and development opportunities
- Involvement in meaningful research with real-world impact
- Access to NHS pension scheme
About us
We are a large,
forward-thinking GP practice in Oxford, caring for approximately 26,000
patients.
We
are a high achieving practice year on year for QOF and achieved Good across the
board in our last CQC inspection. We are a training practice with a strong
focus on education and encourage and support personal development
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate and support the set-up and delivery of research studies at the practice
- Screen and recruit eligible patients in line with study protocols and ethical guidelines
- Obtain informed consent from participants and ensure documentation is compliant
- Collect and manage study data accurately and securely
- Liaise with research sponsors, study teams and the NIHR Clinical Research Network
- Ensure all activity complies with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), research governance, and Information Governance standards
- Attend relevant meetings and training sessions as needed
- Promote research awareness within the practice and help embed research in routine care
Administration and Professional responsibilities:
- Maintain annual registration with the NMC or Health and Care Professions Council, and adhere to the code of professional conduct
- Maintain accurate patient records in line with NMC standards of record keeping, using READ codes to ensure accurate retrieval of information for monitoring and audit purposes
- Organise and prioritise own workload and manage effectively, being adaptable to deal with emergency situations when needed
- Act always in a way to protect the confidentiality of patients and maintain the integrity of the patient/health carer relationship.
- Demonstrate knowledge and apply principles of Information Governance
- Work effectively as a member of a team, maintaining a caring environment through the support of colleagues
- Always be aware of own limitations, working within scope of own competence
- Maintain professional appearance and professional conduct with colleagues, patients and relatives
- Maintain effective liaison with other agencies and staff concerned with patient care and with all other disciplines within the practice, with appropriate regard to confidentiality
- Identify changes to clinical practice that are required to implement evidence-based guidelines, updating practice protocols as necessary
- Maintain high standards, clinically and administratively, in line with CQC requirements
- Participate in Audit
- Attend and participate in practice meetings to discuss and implement changes as well as to keep abreast of developments within the Practice and locality
- Restock and maintain clinical areas and consulting rooms
Training and personal development:
- Maintain own continuous professional development and personal development plan
- Participate in annual appraisal
- Ensure required standards for revalidation are met
- Assess effectiveness of care delivery through self-reflection and peer review, as well as benchmarking and formal evaluation.
- Participate in the education and training of students of all disciplines and the introduction of all members of the practice staff where appropriate
- Complete mandatory training requirements to include CPR, anaphylaxis, immunisation, cytology, safeguarding, information governance
- Attend study days, courses and complete e-learning as required to maintain safe standards of practice and ensure high quality care
- Participate in clinical supervision
Health & Safety:
Equality and Diversity:
- Support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, respecting their privacy and dignity needs
- Behave in a manner which is welcoming to everyone, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings, priorities and rights
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate and support the set-up and delivery of research studies at the practice
- Screen and recruit eligible patients in line with study protocols and ethical guidelines
- Obtain informed consent from participants and ensure documentation is compliant
- Collect and manage study data accurately and securely
- Liaise with research sponsors, study teams and the NIHR Clinical Research Network
- Ensure all activity complies with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), research governance, and Information Governance standards
- Attend relevant meetings and training sessions as needed
- Promote research awareness within the practice and help embed research in routine care
Administration and Professional responsibilities:
- Maintain annual registration with the NMC or Health and Care Professions Council, and adhere to the code of professional conduct
- Maintain accurate patient records in line with NMC standards of record keeping, using READ codes to ensure accurate retrieval of information for monitoring and audit purposes
- Organise and prioritise own workload and manage effectively, being adaptable to deal with emergency situations when needed
- Act always in a way to protect the confidentiality of patients and maintain the integrity of the patient/health carer relationship.
- Demonstrate knowledge and apply principles of Information Governance
- Work effectively as a member of a team, maintaining a caring environment through the support of colleagues
- Always be aware of own limitations, working within scope of own competence
- Maintain professional appearance and professional conduct with colleagues, patients and relatives
- Maintain effective liaison with other agencies and staff concerned with patient care and with all other disciplines within the practice, with appropriate regard to confidentiality
- Identify changes to clinical practice that are required to implement evidence-based guidelines, updating practice protocols as necessary
- Maintain high standards, clinically and administratively, in line with CQC requirements
- Participate in Audit
- Attend and participate in practice meetings to discuss and implement changes as well as to keep abreast of developments within the Practice and locality
- Restock and maintain clinical areas and consulting rooms
Training and personal development:
- Maintain own continuous professional development and personal development plan
- Participate in annual appraisal
- Ensure required standards for revalidation are met
- Assess effectiveness of care delivery through self-reflection and peer review, as well as benchmarking and formal evaluation.
- Participate in the education and training of students of all disciplines and the introduction of all members of the practice staff where appropriate
- Complete mandatory training requirements to include CPR, anaphylaxis, immunisation, cytology, safeguarding, information governance
- Attend study days, courses and complete e-learning as required to maintain safe standards of practice and ensure high quality care
- Participate in clinical supervision
Health & Safety:
Equality and Diversity:
- Support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, respecting their privacy and dignity needs
- Behave in a manner which is welcoming to everyone, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings, priorities and rights
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (NMC) or other registered healthcare professional (e.g. paramedic, physiotherapist, pharmacist) or experienced Clinical Research Practitioner
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent organisational and time-management abilities
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Computer literacy and willingness to use clinical systems (e.g. EMIS Web)
- Willingness to undertake GCP training and relevant research training
Desirable
- Previous experience in research or clinical trials
- Knowledge of research governance and ethical requirements
- Experience working in a primary care or GP setting
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (NMC) or other registered healthcare professional (e.g. paramedic, physiotherapist, pharmacist) or experienced Clinical Research Practitioner
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent organisational and time-management abilities
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Computer literacy and willingness to use clinical systems (e.g. EMIS Web)
- Willingness to undertake GCP training and relevant research training
Desirable
- Previous experience in research or clinical trials
- Knowledge of research governance and ethical requirements
- Experience working in a primary care or GP setting
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).
