Job summary
We are seeking a motivated and clinically confident Research
Delivery Nurse to join our expanding primary care research programme.
This role offers the opportunity to deliver NIHR portfolio
and industry-sponsored clinical research studies within an established GP
practice using EMIS.
The postholder will work closely with the Principal
Investigator to ensure safe, efficient and high-quality research delivery in
accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and regulatory requirements.
Working days will be agreed in advance but must allow flexibility to meet
protocol-specific visit windows and participant availability, including
occasional early morning fasting visits.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Clinical Research Delivery
Conduct study visits including:
- Clinical assessments and observations
- Venepuncture (essential)
- ECG recording
- Sample processing and centrifugation
- Preparation and shipping of laboratory samples
-
Administer study medication/interventions where
delegated
-
Monitor for adverse events and escalate to the
Principal Investigator
-
Maintain accurate source documentation and case
report forms
-
Enter data into sponsor electronic systems where
required
Recruitment and Study Setup:
-
Run EMIS searches to identify eligible
participants
-
Screen patients against protocol criteria
-
Support recruitment and retention
-
Obtain informed consent (where delegated)
Governance and Compliance:
-
Work in accordance with GCP, MHRA and ethical
approvals
- Maintain Investigator Site File documentation
- Support sponsor monitoring visits and audits
- Ensure appropriate storage and handling of
samples and study materials
About us
About Us
We are a forward-thinking GP practice with an established
and growing research portfolio across cardiovascular, metabolic and long-term
conditions.
We aim to embed research into routine primary care,
improving access for our patient population and expanding our research capacity
over time.
This post is funded through grant support, with the
intention to increase hours as the research programme grows.
Job description
Job responsibilities
About the Role
We are seeking a motivated and clinically confident Research
Delivery Nurse to join our expanding primary care research programme.
This role offers the opportunity to deliver NIHR portfolio
and industry-sponsored clinical research studies within an established GP
practice using EMIS.
The postholder will work closely with the Principal
Investigator to ensure safe, efficient and high-quality research delivery in
accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and regulatory requirements.
This is a 0.5 WTE post (approximately 1518 hours per week).
Working days will be agreed in advance but must allow flexibility to meet
protocol-specific visit windows and participant availability, including
occasional early morning fasting visits.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Clinical Research Delivery
Conduct study visits including:
- Clinical assessments and observations
- Venepuncture (essential)
- ECG recording
- Sample processing and centrifugation
- Preparation and shipping of laboratory samples
-
Administer study medication/interventions where
delegated
-
Monitor for adverse events and escalate to the
Principal Investigator
-
Maintain accurate source documentation and case
report forms
-
Enter data into sponsor electronic systems where
required
Recruitment and Study Setup:
-
Run EMIS searches to identify eligible
participants- supported by PI
-
Screen patients against protocol criteria
-
Support recruitment and retention
-
Obtain informed consent (where delegated)
Governance and Compliance:
-
Work in accordance with GCP, MHRA and ethical
approvals
-
Maintain Investigator Site File documentation
-
Support sponsor monitoring visits and audits
-
Ensure appropriate storage and handling of
samples and study materials
Job description
Job responsibilities
About the Role
We are seeking a motivated and clinically confident Research
Delivery Nurse to join our expanding primary care research programme.
This role offers the opportunity to deliver NIHR portfolio
and industry-sponsored clinical research studies within an established GP
practice using EMIS.
The postholder will work closely with the Principal
Investigator to ensure safe, efficient and high-quality research delivery in
accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and regulatory requirements.
This is a 0.5 WTE post (approximately 1518 hours per week).
Working days will be agreed in advance but must allow flexibility to meet
protocol-specific visit windows and participant availability, including
occasional early morning fasting visits.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Clinical Research Delivery
Conduct study visits including:
- Clinical assessments and observations
- Venepuncture (essential)
- ECG recording
- Sample processing and centrifugation
- Preparation and shipping of laboratory samples
-
Administer study medication/interventions where
delegated
-
Monitor for adverse events and escalate to the
Principal Investigator
-
Maintain accurate source documentation and case
report forms
-
Enter data into sponsor electronic systems where
required
Recruitment and Study Setup:
-
Run EMIS searches to identify eligible
participants- supported by PI
-
Screen patients against protocol criteria
-
Support recruitment and retention
-
Obtain informed consent (where delegated)
Governance and Compliance:
-
Work in accordance with GCP, MHRA and ethical
approvals
-
Maintain Investigator Site File documentation
-
Support sponsor monitoring visits and audits
-
Ensure appropriate storage and handling of
samples and study materials
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Essential
- -Registered Nurse (NMC)
- -Competent in venepuncture
- -Confident working autonomously in a primary care setting
- -Excellent organisational and communication skills
- -Comfortable using EMIS clinical system- or ability to learn quickly
- -Strong attention to detail
Desirable
- Desirable
- -Experience working in clinical research
- -Current GCP certification
- -Experience using a centrifuge and handling research samples
- -Experience preparing and shipping laboratory samples according to protocol
- -Experience in primary care
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (NMC)
- Competent in venepuncture
- Confident working autonomously in a primary care setting
- Excellent organisational and communication skills
- Comfortable using EMIS clinical system- or ability to learn quickly
- Strong attention to detail
Desirable
- Experience working in clinical research
- Current GCP certification
- Experience using a centrifuge and handling research samples
- Experience preparing and shipping laboratory samples according to protocol
- Experience in primary care
- Research experience is desirable but not essential full training and GCP support will be provided.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Essential
- -Registered Nurse (NMC)
- -Competent in venepuncture
- -Confident working autonomously in a primary care setting
- -Excellent organisational and communication skills
- -Comfortable using EMIS clinical system- or ability to learn quickly
- -Strong attention to detail
Desirable
- Desirable
- -Experience working in clinical research
- -Current GCP certification
- -Experience using a centrifuge and handling research samples
- -Experience preparing and shipping laboratory samples according to protocol
- -Experience in primary care
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (NMC)
- Competent in venepuncture
- Confident working autonomously in a primary care setting
- Excellent organisational and communication skills
- Comfortable using EMIS clinical system- or ability to learn quickly
- Strong attention to detail
Desirable
- Experience working in clinical research
- Current GCP certification
- Experience using a centrifuge and handling research samples
- Experience preparing and shipping laboratory samples according to protocol
- Experience in primary care
- Research experience is desirable but not essential full training and GCP support will be provided.
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).
