Research Nurse

Job description

Job responsibilities

This research nurse role combines clinical expertise with the coordination and management of research studies. The candidate will act as a central point of contact between patients, investigators, and regulatory authorities, ensuring all research is delivered safely, ethically, and to the highest standards in alliance with Good Clinical Practice guidelines.

Clinical Responsibilities

Assessing, screening, and recruiting suitable patients/participants for research studies

providing ongoing review of clinical trial participants and the delivery of clinical investigations and treatments, as defined by the clinical trial protocol.

Obtaining informed consent where appropriate, ensuring participants understand the study, risks, and rights.

Performing clinical procedures such as blood sampling, administering study medications, monitoring vital signs, and managing and recording side effects.

Manages the patient schedule to ensure all observations, interventions and procedures are carried out in accordance with the trial protocol

Acting as a patient advocate, ensuring safety and wellbeing throughout the study.

Ensuring compliance with ethical approvals, research governance, and legal requirements.

Upholding confidentiality and data protection standards.

Research & Administrative Responsibilities

Ensuring strict adherence to research protocols, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and ethical standards.

Collecting, recording, and managing study data accurately and securely.

Coordinating study visits, follow-ups, and assessments.

Liaising with doctors, investigators, and multidisciplinary teams involved in the research.

Reporting adverse events or complications promptly within the expected time frame.

Data management, ensuring source data is recorded accurately and inputted into the electronic case report forms in a timely manner in accordance with the study protocol

Maintaining research documentation.

Works autonomously to co-ordinate different aspects of trial procedures.

Responsible for ensuring all studies achieve recruitment targets and timelines.

Responsible for assessing and evaluating any potential cost implications associated with clinical trials. Liaising with the practice manager, and other Research staff during feasibility process.

Submitting Expressions of Interest to potential research sponsors.

Work within the Standard Operating Procedures for Research, Good Clinical Practice and relevant clinical trial protocols.

Education & Communication

Educating participants and their families about the research process.

Acting as a point of contact between patients, investigators, and external research bodies.

Informing staff or other healthcare professionals about study procedures.

Promoting awareness of clinical research within the healthcare setting.

Ensuring your own training records are compliant and remain up to date in accordance with GCP

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Clinical research, direct patient care

Desirable

• dealing with a wide range of people, computer systems, including Microsoft Office, SystmOne clinical system, working in a GP practice,
• strong knowledge of anatomy

Qualifications

Essential

• Nursing degree
• GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths

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

Bridgewater Surgeries

Address

Bridgewater House

7 Printers Avenue

Watford

Herts

WD18 7QR

Employer's website

https://www.bridgewatersurgeries.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)