Research Nurse in Nantwich

We are seeking an experienced, motivated and clinically confident Research Nurse to work on a large portfolio of commercial studies starting in the next quarter and running for up to four years to join our expanding and well-established primary care research team. The candidate will be required to work across two sites; Ashfields Primary Care Centre and Kiltearn Medical Centre. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled research professional to play a key role in the delivery of NIHR portfolio and industry-sponsored clinical trials within a forward-thinking GP practice environment.

Working within an established practice using EMIS and study-specific research systems, you will contribute to the delivery of high-quality research that directly benefits patients and advances evidence-based primary care.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will work closely with our multidisciplinary research team to ensure the safe, efficient and compliant delivery of clinical studies, maintaining the highest standards in line with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and all regulatory requirements. You will be involved across the research pathway, including participant identification, recruitment, study visits, data collection and maintaining excellent participant care throughout the research journey.

This role offers the opportunity to develop and apply advanced research skills within a supportive environment that values clinical expertise, professional development and collaborative working. Working hours can be discussed and we are happy to consider part time or full time hours. However, some flexibility is required to meet protocol-specific visit windows and participant availability, including occasional early-morning fasting visits.

About us

Ashfields Primary Care Centre is a growing practice serving over 28,000 patients in the semi-rural market town of Sandbach, Cheshire, with excellent access to the M6 motorway. We have:

• High patient satisfaction scores
• A good CQC report with outstanding features
• A supportive and well-established clinical team including a Physicians Associate, Nurses, HCA's, Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians
• A dedicated pharmacist team providing chronic disease management, drug titration clinics, and post-discharge medication reviews
• First Contact Physiotherapists, Care Coordinators, and a comprehensive administrative team
• As an active member of our Primary Care Network, we maintain close working relationships with local care networks and community services

Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the Research Nurse. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

• Review and assess trial protocols, consider all potential trials in terms of capacity and capability and viable recruitment period.
• Identify and work with the Team Lead to resolve resource implications in delivering and facilitating clinical research.
• Assist in the overall setting up, organisation and running of a clinical trial within the practice to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines within the Research Governance framework and adhering to other related regulations/SOPs.
• Support the recruitment process for new and ongoing clinical trials, assessing patient suitability and ensuring the correct consent process is followed.
• Provide advice and guidance to patients with regard to their involvement in clinical research trials.
• Coordinate logistics for patient visits and perform patient assessments as outlined in study protocols, including blood collection and centrifugation.
• Competently interpret clinical records, charts, and care documentation to assess clinical interventions, medications, and patient responses, ensuring suitability for inclusion in individual trials.
• Conduct required screening procedures in line with study criteria.
• Monitor treatment toxicity and/or side effects and take appropriate action to reduce the effects of treatment as necessary.
• Report and record any adverse events and serious adverse events that occur whilst the patient is being treated on a clinical trial.
• Work within the NMC Code of Conduct and within your individual scope of professional conduct.
• Accurately record all research activity to maintain clear and contemporaneous study documentation, including the reporting of adverse and serious adverse events.
• Assist in study close down and the preparation of results of research for presentation as posters, abstracts, papers or scientific presentations.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (NMC)
• Any relevant IT certification such as advanced excel certification, data quality / data management courses or certification

Experience

• Experience of working as a Research Nurse
• Understanding of research ethics and regulatory frameworks
• Experience of using EMIS or other alternative Primary Care software
• Experience of working within a research function in Primary Care - GP Practice or Primary Care Network
• Experience of working on commercial research studies
• Excellent IT skills including EMIS or equivalent primary care software

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.