Kings Medical Centre

Research assistant

The closing date is 20 March 2026

Job summary

Kings Medical Centre is an established, patientfocused GP practice committed to delivering high-quality healthcare within our community. As part of our ongoing commitment to innovation and evidencebased practice, we are expanding our involvement in primary care research. We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Research Nurse or Research Assistant to support the delivery of clinical research studies conducted within the practice.

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of primary care research. The successful candidate will play a key role in coordinating and delivering research projects in line with Good Clinical Practice GCP, study protocols, and NHS research governance requirements. With the right person we are sure that the initial funding for a fixed term one year contract will continue into year 2 and year 3.

Main duties of the job

Responsibilities will include:

  • Supporting the identification and recruitment of eligible patients for research studies.
  • Conducting patient visits, assessments, and consent processes within scope of practice.
  • Collecting, recording, and managing research data accurately and securely.
  • Liaising with patients, clinicians, study sponsors, and research networks.
  • Maintaining high standards of documentation and compliance.
  • Assisting with study setup, monitoring, and close-down activities.
  • Contributing to the development of a research active culture within the practice.

About us

We are a medium size practice based in Buckhurst hill, Essex. With around 8000 patients we have been leading the way with patient access in our local network of practices. Run with passion, every team member plays their part and are proud to work in the practice

As well as adopting new ways of working over the last three years to improve patient experience we continue to play our part in educating GP's of the future. We are a base for first year and final year medical students and a team of resident doctors.

The practice has a long history of clinical research within our local area and we have just won a research infrastructure grant which will enable us to improve our site and enable us to bid for commercial research studies

Details

Date posted

10 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience upto £20,000

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A5898-26-0000

Job locations

Kings Medical Centre

23 Kings Avenue

Buckhurst Hill

Essex

IG9 5LP


Job description

Job responsibilities

Based at Kings Medical Centre in Buckhurst Hill, this is a part time role. Between 15 and 20 hours per week, Between £15 to £20 per hour Responsibilities will include:

  • Supporting the identification and recruitment of eligible patients for research studies.
  • Conducting patient visits, assessments, and consent processes within scope of practice.
  • Collecting, recording, and managing research data accurately and securely.
  • Liaising with patients, clinicians, study sponsors, and research networks.
  • Maintaining high standards of documentation and compliance.
  • Assisting with study setup, monitoring, and close-down activities.
  • Contributing to the development of a research active culture within the practice.
  • Carrying out regular clinical audits
  • Administration tasks

Job description

Job responsibilities

Based at Kings Medical Centre in Buckhurst Hill, this is a part time role. Between 15 and 20 hours per week, Between £15 to £20 per hour Responsibilities will include:

  • Supporting the identification and recruitment of eligible patients for research studies.
  • Conducting patient visits, assessments, and consent processes within scope of practice.
  • Collecting, recording, and managing research data accurately and securely.
  • Liaising with patients, clinicians, study sponsors, and research networks.
  • Maintaining high standards of documentation and compliance.
  • Assisting with study setup, monitoring, and close-down activities.
  • Contributing to the development of a research active culture within the practice.
  • Carrying out regular clinical audits
  • Administration tasks

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in research or primary care
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  • Excellent organisational and record keeping skills.
  • Compassion, professionalism, and a patient centred approach.

Desirable

  • Expertise in NHS IT systems
  • Understanding of GCP and clinical research processes

Qualifications

Essential

  • Science based University Degree

Desirable

  • Up to date GCP certification
  • If a registered Nurse have up to date NMC PIN
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in research or primary care
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  • Excellent organisational and record keeping skills.
  • Compassion, professionalism, and a patient centred approach.

Desirable

  • Expertise in NHS IT systems
  • Understanding of GCP and clinical research processes

Qualifications

Essential

  • Science based University Degree

Desirable

  • Up to date GCP certification
  • If a registered Nurse have up to date NMC PIN

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Kings Medical Centre

Address

Kings Medical Centre

23 Kings Avenue

Buckhurst Hill

Essex

IG9 5LP


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Kings Medical Centre

Address

Kings Medical Centre

23 Kings Avenue

Buckhurst Hill

Essex

IG9 5LP


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Gary Thorogood

gary.thorogood1@nhs.net

02085040122

Details

Date posted

10 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience upto £20,000

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A5898-26-0000

Job locations

Kings Medical Centre

23 Kings Avenue

Buckhurst Hill

Essex

IG9 5LP


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