Practice Research Nurse

Job summary

Ranworth PCN are looking to recruit an experienced practice research nurse to join the Caradoc Surgery located in Frinton. This is a part-time, permanent position, to work on Tuesdays and Thursdays each week.

Main duties of the job

• Assisting in developing, supporting and promoting involvement in clinical research in the practice for the Clinical Research Network (CRN) East of England.
• Working closely with a multidisciplinary team.
• Helping to identify eligible clinical study/trial participants.
• Recruitment including informed consent, provision of study/trial information and supporting patients/participants.
• Coordinating study/trial assessment, treatment and follow up whilst collecting data according to specific clinical trial protocols, ICH Good Clinical Practice, UK policy Framework for Health and Social Care, and EU Clinical Trials legislation.
• Co-ordinating research within expected timelines.
• Providing participants with specialist information regarding their participation, including risk factors.
• Maintaining clinical skills as appropriate e.g. phlebotomy, vital sign assessment, patient compliance and ECGs.

Applicants should be flexible to work outside of core hours on occasion.

About us

We are a primary care network of 6 practices, serving a patient population of around 31,000. Supporting your work life balance and professional development is important to us, so we will be happy to discuss any requirements for flexible working and offer the following benefits;

• Supportive and friendly environment.
• 25 days holiday (pro rata for part time) + bank holidays.
• NHS pension.