Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Research Delivery

• Identify, screen, recruit and consent eligible participants in accordance with study protocols and delegated responsibilities.
• Coordinate and undertake study visits, assessments and follow-up appointments.
• Monitor participants throughout the duration of research studies, ensuring their safety, wellbeing and comfort at all times.
• Promote patient-centred care and provide participants with clear information and support throughout their involvement in research.
• Escalate clinical concerns promptly and report adverse events in accordance with study protocols and regulatory requirements.

Clinical Responsibilities

Undertake study-related procedures as delegated, including but not limited to:

• Measurement of vital signs.
• Venepuncture and collection of blood, urine and other samples.
• ECG recording.
• Collection and documentation of medical histories.
• Administration of study medications where appropriately trained and delegated.
• Participant assessment, care planning and ongoing clinical monitoring.

Research Administration and Governance

• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous and complete source documentation and study records.
• Complete database entries, case report forms and electronic data capture systems in a timely manner.
• Ensure compliance with Good Clinical Practice (ICH-GCP), UK regulations, GDPR and local Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Maintain Investigator Site Files, study documentation and essential records.
• Support safety reporting activities and resolution of data queries.
• Maintain an up-to-date training portfolio and evidence of competency.

Study Management and Development

• Assist with the feasibility, set-up and implementation of new research studies across the PCN.
• Support recruitment planning and contribute to meeting study recruitment targets.
• Coordinate appointments, investigations, sample handling and participant follow-up activities.
• Work collaboratively with study sponsors, Clinical Research Networks, Contract Research Organisations (CROs) and external partners.
• Attend study initiation visits, investigator meetings and research team meetings as required.
• Support the promotion of research opportunities within the PCN and wider community.

Team Working

• Work independently while maintaining close collaboration with GPs, practice teams, research leads and wider multidisciplinary colleagues.
• Develop positive relationships with participants, colleagues and external research partners.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and excellence in research delivery.
• Effectively prioritise workload and manage multiple studies simultaneously.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Full UK driving licence and ability to travel between PCN sites.

Desirable

• Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certification.

Experience

Essential

• Experience working in a clinical healthcare environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Competent IT skills, including electronic patient records and data management systems.

Desirable

• Previous research nursing experience.
• Experience of participant recruitment and informed consent processes.
• Knowledge of research governance and regulatory requirements.
• Experience within primary care settings.
• Experience working with clinical trial databases and electronic data capture systems.

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

Harbourside Family Practice

Address

2 Haven View

Portishead

Bristol

BS20 7QA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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