Research Delivery Nurse

Ashton Medical Group hosts the NIHR Greater Manchester Commercial Research Delivery Centre Primary Care and is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Research Delivery Nurse to support the delivery of a portfolio of late phase commercial clinical trials within primary care. The post holder will work closely with investigators, research coordinators and the wider NIHR Greater Manchester Commercial Research Delivery Centre Primary Care team to deliver high quality research studies in accordance with study protocols, good clinical practice, regulatory requirements and local procedures.

The role involves participant recruitment, informed consent, clinical assessments, sample collection and processing, administration of investigational medicinal products where appropriate, study documentation, data collection and participant follow up. The successful candidate will be based primarily at Ashton Medical Group but may be required to travel occasionally to partner sites across Greater Manchester.

• Deliver research studies in accordance with approved protocols, standard operating procedures, good clinical practice and relevant legislation.
• Identify, screen and recruit eligible participants into research studies.
• Support participant retention and follow up throughout the duration of studies.
• Obtain informed consent from research participants where appropriately delegated and trained.
• Conduct study visits and research assessments in accordance with study requirements.
• Perform clinical procedures including venepuncture, observations and specimen collection as required by study protocols.
• Administer investigational medicinal products and study interventions where appropriately delegated and trained.
• Monitor participant safety and promptly elevate concerns to the principal investigator or appropriate clinician.
• Ensure participants receive high quality, safe and patient-centred care throughout their involvement in research.
• Maintain accurate and timely study documentation.
• Complete electronic and paper-based case report forms and data entry systems.
• Maintain investigator site files and essential study documentation.
• Ensure research records are maintained in accordance with regulatory and sponsor requirements.
• Assist with study set‑up activities including feasibility assessments, site initiation visits and study close‑down procedures.
• Support monitoring visits, audits and inspections.
• Assist in the preparation and maintenance of delegation logs, screening logs and recruitment trackers.
• Collect, process, package and ship biological samples in accordance with study protocols and laboratory requirements.
• Ensure samples are handled and stored safely and appropriately.
• Maintain accurate records relating to sample collection and shipment.
• Work in accordance with good clinical practice and all applicable research regulations.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with information governance requirements.
• Report protocol deviations, adverse events and serious adverse events in accordance with study requirements.
• Participate in quality improvement activities to enhance research delivery.
• Contribute to the development and review of local research procedures and processes.
• Develop effective working relationships with participants, investigators, sponsors, research networks and partner organisations.
• Act as a professional representative of Ashton Medical Group and the NIHR Greater Manchester Commercial Research Delivery Centre Primary Care.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful study delivery.
• Support the promotion of research opportunities within primary care and local communities.
• Contribute to initiatives aimed at improving participation from underserved and underrepresented populations.
• Maintain nursing registration and professional competence.
• Participate in mandatory training and continuing professional development.
• Undertake and maintain good clinical practice training.
• Keep up to date with developments in clinical research and research governance.
• Participate in appraisal and personal development planning processes.
• Work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
• Support the wider research team as required.
• Undertake any other duties commensurate with the responsibilities of the post.
• Occasionally travel to partner sites across Greater Manchester to support research delivery.

This job description is intended as a guide to the principal duties and responsibilities of the role and may be amended following consultation to meet the changing needs of the service.