The Adam Practice

Research Nurse

The closing date is 01 June 2025

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in clinical research role within primary care. The Adam Practice is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, self- motivated qualified nurse with previous experience in research, with a broad range of clinical knowledge & research. Here at The Adam Practice, we have a large portfolio of complex clinical trials from phase II phase III. We work with sponsors such as Amgen, Astra Zeneca, Lilly, Abbott & Sanofi to name a few. We like to push the boundaries in our research & we are working across our patch with other practices to form a collabortaion that will enable more patients to take part in research for patient benefit. We have our own lab to process research samples, -20 & -80 freezers along with a whole host of ambient & cold storage for research drugs. Joining The Adam Practice team will be an exciting opportunity to bring your skills & knowledge into a growing primary care research team the only large primary care research team in Dorset.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be part of a Research Team to actively participate in and support the continued development of research within The Adam Practice. You will work closely with our highly successful research team to promote and implement research studies in primary care. You will take the lead on research studies and educate research nurses whom may have less experience than you.

About us

The Adam Practice is a partnership located across 5 surgeries in Poole, Dorset. This is an exciting opportunity to join our growing primary care team in a forward- thinking, innovative, general practice, which has a current CQC rating ofOutstanding in Care.

Here are some of our many benefits we offer;

Access to NHS Pension Scheme and NHS discounts, 5 weeks annual leave (inclusive of bank/public holidays that fall in the holiday year). Entitlement is pro-rata for part-time employees.

Auto enrolment in NHS Pension Scheme.

Cycle to work scheme.

Details

Date posted

15 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A4962-25-0014

Job locations

Upton Cross Blandford Road North

Poole

BH16 5PW


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • The post holder will be part of a Research Team to actively participate in and support the continued development of research within The Adam Practice. You will work closely with our highly successful research team to promote and implement research studies in primary care. You will take the lead on research studies and educate research nurses whom may have less experience than you.

    You will have good working knowledge of all aspects of the research process from study start-up, recruitment and delivery to close out of a study. You will need to have an excellent level of written/ verbal communication skills and be competent in computer literacy.

    You will work in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and be fully supported in this role by our Lead Research nurse/ Lead GP and Nurse Manager. Essential for the role is organizational skills, excellent interpersonal skills, computer literacy and self-motivation.

    We require a post of 37.5hrs over 5 days per week. There is some flexibility available around start times of each day. All candidates are strongly encouraged to visit the practice & meet the team prior to interview.

    Salary - Will be dependent on experience and based on Practice pay scale.

    Additional benefits include access to NHS Pension Scheme and NHS discounts, 6 weeks annual leave (inclusive of bank/public holidays that fall in the holiday year). Entitlement is pro-rata for part-time employees.

    For further details on this role or to arrange an informal meeting please email Rebecca Cutts rebecca.cutts@dorsetgp.nhs.uk, Tracey Dare tracey.dare@dorsetgp.nhs.uk or Sally Bradfield sally.bradfield@dorsetgp.nhs.uk

  • Closing Date: 18th March 2025

  • Interview Date: TBC

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • The post holder will be part of a Research Team to actively participate in and support the continued development of research within The Adam Practice. You will work closely with our highly successful research team to promote and implement research studies in primary care. You will take the lead on research studies and educate research nurses whom may have less experience than you.

    You will have good working knowledge of all aspects of the research process from study start-up, recruitment and delivery to close out of a study. You will need to have an excellent level of written/ verbal communication skills and be competent in computer literacy.

    You will work in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and be fully supported in this role by our Lead Research nurse/ Lead GP and Nurse Manager. Essential for the role is organizational skills, excellent interpersonal skills, computer literacy and self-motivation.

    We require a post of 37.5hrs over 5 days per week. There is some flexibility available around start times of each day. All candidates are strongly encouraged to visit the practice & meet the team prior to interview.

    Salary - Will be dependent on experience and based on Practice pay scale.

    Additional benefits include access to NHS Pension Scheme and NHS discounts, 6 weeks annual leave (inclusive of bank/public holidays that fall in the holiday year). Entitlement is pro-rata for part-time employees.

    For further details on this role or to arrange an informal meeting please email Rebecca Cutts rebecca.cutts@dorsetgp.nhs.uk, Tracey Dare tracey.dare@dorsetgp.nhs.uk or Sally Bradfield sally.bradfield@dorsetgp.nhs.uk

  • Closing Date: 18th March 2025

  • Interview Date: TBC

Person Specification

Mobility

Essential

  • Ability to travel between all Practice sites when required

Qualifications

Essential

  • Essential Registered (first level) nurse either adult or paediatric

Desirable

  • Post grad diploma or degree relating to primary care
  • Certified in ICH GCP clinical Research.

Experience

Essential

  • Current Registration with NMC
  • Minimum 2 years post registration NHS experience

Desirable

  • Post graduate experience in clinical research

Qualities and Attributes

Essential

  • Understanding of when to seek assistance
  • Fluency in written and spoken English
  • Good communication skills
  • Potential to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibility
  • Commitment to continuing professional development
  • Motivated and Trustworthy
  • Flexibility and a Good Timekeeper
  • A team player who contributes to and facilitates decision-making and develops trust as part of a multidisciplinary team
  • Views self as part of larger organisation
  • Uses resources efficiently
Person Specification

Mobility

Essential

  • Ability to travel between all Practice sites when required

Qualifications

Essential

  • Essential Registered (first level) nurse either adult or paediatric

Desirable

  • Post grad diploma or degree relating to primary care
  • Certified in ICH GCP clinical Research.

Experience

Essential

  • Current Registration with NMC
  • Minimum 2 years post registration NHS experience

Desirable

  • Post graduate experience in clinical research

Qualities and Attributes

Essential

  • Understanding of when to seek assistance
  • Fluency in written and spoken English
  • Good communication skills
  • Potential to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibility
  • Commitment to continuing professional development
  • Motivated and Trustworthy
  • Flexibility and a Good Timekeeper
  • A team player who contributes to and facilitates decision-making and develops trust as part of a multidisciplinary team
  • Views self as part of larger organisation
  • Uses resources efficiently

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

The Adam Practice

Address

Upton Cross Blandford Road North

Poole

BH16 5PW


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

The Adam Practice

Address

Upton Cross Blandford Road North

Poole

BH16 5PW


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

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Details

Date posted

15 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A4962-25-0014

Job locations

Upton Cross Blandford Road North

Poole

BH16 5PW


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