Clinical Research Nurse

Suffolk Primary Care; Stowmarket; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension

Car salary sacrifice

Eye care vouchers

Health service discounts

Annual leave 33 days

Maternity/Paternity benefits

High street discounts

Salary sacrifice: tech

Salary sacrifice: homeware

Salary sacrifice: cycling

Salary sacrifice: gym

Job summary

Suffolk Primary Care (SPC) is seeking a role focused on delivering safe, high quality, patient-centred clinical research across our network of GP practices. You will work with GPs, sponsors and CROs to manage a portfolio of studies and ensure recruitment, informed consent and ethical conduct.

The role requires coordinating visits, conducting assessments, and maintaining accurate documentation while travelling between SPC practices to support delivery.

Responsibilities

• Providing high quality, patient-focused clinical research across Suffolk Primary Care
• Identifying and screening potentially eligible research participants
• Providing clear, appropriate information and support to patients and participants
• Undertaking study recruitment, informed consent and participant enrolment in accordance with study protocols and GCP
• Supporting high levels of participant retention and engagement
• Coordinating study visits, treatments and interventions as required by individual protocols
• Undertaking clinical assessments, observations, blood sampling and other research procedures as required
• Maintaining accurate and timely clinical and research documentation, including electronic case report forms and study records
• Working collaboratively with Principal Investigators, practice teams, sponsors, CROs and other research stakeholders
• Travelling between SPC practices as required to support recruitment and study delivery

Job description

The purpose of this role is to deliver safe, high quality, patient-centred clinical research across Suffolk Primary Care (SPC), as a member of our dedicated and growing Research Team. The role involves using an in-depth knowledge of research protocols and their application in practice, working closely with GPs, practice teams, sponsors and research partners to deliver a diverse portfolio of commercial and non-commercial studies across a range of therapeutic areas.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for:

• Providing high quality, patient-focused clinical research across Suffolk Primary Care
• Identifying and screening potentially eligible research participants
• Providing clear, appropriate information and support to patients and participants
• Undertaking study recruitment, informed consent and participant enrolment in accordance with study protocols and GCP
• Supporting high levels of participant retention and engagement
• Coordinating study visits, treatments and interventions as required by individual protocols
• Undertaking clinical assessments, observations, blood sampling and other research procedures as required
• Maintaining accurate and timely clinical and research documentation, including electronic case report forms and study records
• Working collaboratively with Principal Investigators, practice teams, sponsors, CROs and other research stakeholders
• Travelling between SPC practices as required to support recruitment and study delivery

Our practices are based in Framlingham, Debenham, Ipswich, Felixstowe, Stowmarket, Brandon & Newmarket.

Suffolk Primary Care (SPC) is a forward-thinking partnership of GP surgeries across Suffolk. Our collaborative approach enables doctors and staff to share resources, ensuring the continued delivery of high-quality healthcare.

NHS Pension Scheme

• Defined benefits scheme
• Life insurance
• Family benefits, including adult dependents & children's pensions
• Ill health benefits
• 23.7% employer contribution

Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme

• Low monthly payments, no deposit, no credit check
• Fully comprehensive insurance, servicing, tyres & breakdown cover
• Up to £2,000 annual SPC contribution (subject to conditions)

Additional Benefits

• Eye care vouchers
• Health service discounts, including a complimentary Blue Light Card for new starters
• Minimum 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) for full-time employees, with enhancements for long service
• Enhanced maternity & paternity terms
• High street discounts via our online portal
• Salary sacrifice schemes for technology, homewares (Currys, John Lewis, Decathlon), cycling, and gym memberships

At SPC, we invest in our staffs professional growth and well-being, fostering a positive work environment that benefits both our team and the communities we serve.