Clinical Research Nurse

EMS Healthcare; West Kirby; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A clinical research organization in the United Kingdom is looking for a full-time Clinical Research Nurse to join their team in a participant-facing role. The position involves conducting clinical procedures, ensuring data integrity, and maintaining regulatory compliance within a study focused on obesity. The ideal candidate should be a Registered Nurse with clinical research experience and strong communication skills. This role offers benefits such as 25 days annual leave and several health-focused perks.

Benefits

25 days annual leave, increasing to 28 after 5 years

Buy & Sell Holidays

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave

Healthshield

Cycle to Work Scheme

Tech Scheme

Electric Car Scheme

Subsidised company events

Birthday gift

Well being support from Mental Health First Aiders

Qualifications

• Experience working in clinical research or trial delivery.
• Confident performing standard nursing procedures in a research or outpatient setting.
• Understanding of ICH-GCP and the clinical research process.

Responsibilities

• Conduct study-specific clinical procedures and participant visits.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of case report forms.
• Support the set-up and smooth running of the clinical research site.

Skills

Compassionate, patient-focused care delivery

Effective written communication

Effective verbal communication

Attention to detail

Team-oriented

Proactive attitude

Adaptability in a fast-paced environment

Education

Registered Nurse with active NMC registration

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to join EMS Healthcare and play a key, hands-on role in the delivery of an important clinical research study focused on obesity, based on the Wirral. As a Research Nurse within EMS Healthcare’s established research infrastructure, you will work under the guidance of the Senior Research Nurse and be central to the successful delivery of the study.

This is a full-time, Monday to Friday, permanent position. This is a highly clinical, participant-facing role where you will be involved in the full participant journey, from screening and enrolment through to clinical assessments and ongoing follow-up, all delivered in line with the study protocol. You will help ensure the highest standards of clinical care, participant safety, data integrity, and compliance with Good Clinical Practice.

The role is ideally suited to an experienced Research Nurse looking to further develop their skills within a supportive, multidisciplinary research environment. You will be joining a team that is passionate about high-quality research and improving patient outcomes, and you will play a meaningful role in delivering research that can make a real difference in the field of obesity.

Main Duties

• Conduct study-specific clinical procedures and participant visitsin accordance withthe protocol, GCP, and EMS SOPs.
• Ensureaccurateandtimelycompletion of case report forms, source documentation, and trial logs.
• Support the set-up and smooth running of the clinical research site,maintaininga safe and organised environment.
• Perform vital signs checks, ECGs, phlebotomy, and other study-related assessments as trained andrequired.
• Provide information and support to study participants, ensuring their informed consent and safety throughout the study.
• Collaborate closely with the Senior Research Nurse and wider site team to meet recruitment and retention targets.
• Ensure proper handling and storage of clinical samples and study materials.
• Attend site meetings, training sessions, and contribute to ongoing quality improvement processes.
• Maintain confidentiality anduphold data protection and regulatory requirements at all times.
• Escalate clinical or operational issues to the Senior Research Nurse or Clinical Research & Delivery Manager asappropriate.

Experience – Essential

• Registered Nurse with active NMC registration.
• Previousexperience working in clinical research or trial delivery.
• Confident performing standard nursing procedures in a research or outpatient setting.
• Understanding of ICH-GCP and the clinical research process.
• Strong communicationand interpersonal skills.
• Organised, methodical, and detail-oriented approach to documentation and care.

Experience – Preferable

• Experience working in community or mobile healthcare settings.
• Familiarity with studies involving obesity, metabolic health, or lifestyle interventions.
• Proficient with electronic data capture systems or clinical databases.

Key Skills

• Compassionate, patient-focused care delivery.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• High standardsof clinical documentation and attention to detail.
• Team-oriented and proactive attitude.
• Adaptability in a fast-paced and mobile clinical setting.

Other Requirements

• Full UK residency and a valid driving licence.
• Ability to travel within Greater Manchester and surrounding areas ifrequired.
• Willingness to work flexibly, including occasional early starts or late finishes.

You work hard for us; we work hard for you. It is that simple. And we know, it sounds too good to be true (we hear that a lot). But trust us, this could be the best decision you make.

Benefits

• Bank holidays, plus 25 days annual leave, increasing to 28 after 5 years
• Buy & Sell Holidays
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave
• 1 Occasion Day each year; this could be your child’s first day of school, their nativity play, or your own birthday – the choice is yours!
• Healthshield
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Tech Scheme
• Electric Car Scheme
• Subsidised company events and gatherings
• A gift for your birthday
• Well being support from our qualified Mental Health First Aiders, as well as via our health scheme

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