Primary Care Research Nurse or Clinical Research Practitioner

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Greater London is seeking a Primary Care Research Nurse or Clinical Research Practitioner. The successful candidate will engage in delivering valuable research in primary care settings. Ideal candidates are Registered Nurses who can utilize their skills to improve patient care. This position requires strong communication abilities, organizational skills, and a flexible approach. The role is permanent and full-time, with a salary range of £46,419 to £55,046 per annum. Daily travel across North Central and North East London is required.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of primary care.
• Experience in clinical research is necessary.
• Excellent communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-powered research within primary care.
• Engage with General Practitioners and medical personnel.
• Recruit participants for research studies.

Skills

Good record keeping skills

Good interpersonal skills

Excellent engagement skills

Organisation and management skills

Negotiating skills

Education

Degree level education

Current NMC Registration

Clinical Research qualification

CRP Accreditation

Tools

Excel Spreadsheets

Patient database systems

Job description

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Primary Care Research Nurse or Clinical Research Practitioner

The closing date is 15 December 2025

Great Opportunity for Qualified Nurse or Clinical Research Practitioner

A wonderful opportunity has arisen for a Registered Nurse passionate about making a difference in patient care and looking for a change from the hospital environment.

You will have the opportunity to make a significant impact delivering research in primary care and wider care settings whilst contributing towards patient care in a unique and valuable way.

We are looking for a highly motivated and energetic nurse with a can‑do attitude to join our dynamic team as Primary Care Research Nurse delivering high‑powered research within primary care and wider care settings. Experienced Clinical Research Practitioners are also welcome to apply.

Whilst experience in clinical research and knowledge of the primary care environment is desirable, anyone able to demonstrate that they can apply their clinical experience to promoting and delivering research within the community can apply.

The successful candidate will be expected to confidently engage with a variety of people including General Practitioners, other medical personnel, and community leaders to encourage them to participate in research.

The job requires daily travel across sites in North Central and North East London and involves participant screening, consenting, recruiting and data collection for research studies.

Please note that this is NOT a remote working role. Consequently, there will be no working from home as per role fullfillment.

Main duties of the job

This is an exciting opportunity for anyone with experience in clinical research or enthusiasm to learn and explore the primary care/community research field.

We are looking for people who are confident in their ability to explore and develop new skills and opportunities to enhance patient care across our regions.

You should be able to work with limited but regular supervision, have excellent communication skills, be friendly, helpful, and flexible, and be confident and willing to take on a challenge and work under pressure while maintaining a pleasant attitude.

As a Primary Care Research Nurse or Clinical Research Practitioner:

• You will be using your skills/clinical experience differently.
• You will make your clinical skills count towards creating new treatments.
• You will work with researchers, patients, community services teams, GPs, other primary care teams, non‑NHS settings (care homes, prisons, dental practices, community settings, hospices, etc.), and NIHR stakeholders.
• You will acquire new skills that count towards professional development and enhance your revalidation portfolio.
• You will have the opportunity to experience the role of a Clinical Research Nurse/CRP and see if you are drawn into this direction.
• You will have an opportunity for a change in career direction.

About us

Noclor NHS Research Office (Home | Noclor) is part of CNWL's Research and Development department.

We are affiliated with the NIHR North London Regional Research Delivery Network and are the R&D office for Primary Care/non‑NHS and wider care settings across North Central and North East London. Our office is based in Kentish Town.

The Primary Care team is a small, dynamic team eager to hear from self‑motivated nurses or Clinical Research Practitioners.

Training, support and mentoring will be provided.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a detailed job description and main responsibilities.

If you’re interested and would like to know more about the position, please get in touch with Letitia Coco‑Bassey at: Letitia.coco‑[e-mail]

Please note that this job advert may close early due to a high volume of applications.

Person Specification

Abilities

• Flexible approach towards teamwork and patient/family involvement
• Enthusiastic and professional
• Ability to analyse and rationalise research information. Ability to make complex decision.
• Able to manage difficult situations effectively using tact, discretion, persuasion and confident facilitation.
• Ability to use own initiative when working independently and also to be able to work effectively as a member of a team
• Ability to prioritise to meet deadlines
• Ability to work with staff at all levels

Knowledge

• Extensive knowledge of primary care
• Research, research terminology, methods and study designs
• Good Clinical Practice

Experience

• Extensive experience of working within a ward or primary care environment as a qualified nurse
• Experience of effective multidisciplinary team working
• Experience of teaching colleagues and staff
• Experience with Excel Spreadsheets, and patient database systems
• Experience in Clinical Research
• Experience of electronic data capture
• Post registration experience in a relevant specialty

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or above. Relevant specialist course or equivalent experience
• Current NMC Registration
• Level 1 Registered Nurse
• Professional / Statutory registration
• Clinical Research qualification
• CRP Accreditation

Skills

• Good record keeping skills and proficiency with IT systems to support this
• Organisation and management skills
• Good interpersonal and negotiating skills
• Excellent engagement and persuasive skills

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.

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Noclor NHS Research Office, 1st Floor JML House

£46,419 to £55,046 a year per annum incl. HCAS (pro rata if part time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full‑time

Reference number

333-C-HQ-2025

Job locations

Noclor NHS Research Office, 1st Floor JML House