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NHS Jobs; Torpoint; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Jobs seeks a Primary Care Clinical Research Nurse (Trials) to support patients in research studies, explain procedures clearly, and perform clinical assessments including blood pressure, ECGs, and venepuncture.

You will maintain source documentation, assist with investigator site files, and ensure compliance with GCP, ICH guidelines, GDPR, and NHS governance while working closely with the practice team. This is a patient-facing role requiring compassion and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Active nursing registration with the NMC.
• Experience in clinical trials or primary care research preferred.
• Ability to work within SOPs and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Carry out clinical assessments including blood pressure monitoring, ECGs and venepuncture.
• Screen patient records and support recruitment to study targets.
• Maintain accurate source documentation and Case Report Forms.
• Escalate adverse events or protocol deviations to the Principal Investigator.

Skills

Clinical research

Patient care

GCP awareness

Education

NMC registered nurse

Tools

NHS systems

Job description

Primary Care Clinical Research Nurse (Trials)

Working with Patients Be a friendly, reassuring, and consistent point of contact for research participants throughout their time on a study. Explain study procedures clearly and compassionately, ensuring patients and their families feel fully informed and supported. Carry out clinical assessments including blood pressure monitoring, ECGs, venepuncture, and other study-specific procedures within your competency. Support participant retention through warm, proactive communication over often lengthy trial timelines. Delivering Research Take day to day responsibility for the delivery of assigned clinical trials, working closely with the Principal Investigator. Screen patient records to identify potentially eligible participants and support active recruitment to study targets. Administer Investigational Medicinal Products in accordance with trial protocols and SOPs where delegated and trained to do so. Maintain accurate and timely source documentation and Case Report Forms to sponsor and regulatory standards. Recognise and promptly escalate adverse events or protocol deviations to the Principal Investigator. Governance & Compliance Work in full compliance with GCP, ICH guidelines, NHS Research Governance Framework, and GDPR at all times. Maintain your training records, delegation logs, and NMC registration and keep these current. Support the upkeep of Investigator Site Files and assist in preparing for sponsor monitoring visits or audits. Being Part of the Team Work collaboratively with the research and practice team. Research at Rame is a whole-practice effort. Attend regular team and research meetings and contribute your ideas openly. Support the development of research within the practice as we continue to grow our programme. Represent the practice professionally at external investigator meetings, training events, and on occasion international conferences or sponsor events. Confidentiality In the course of seeking treatment patients entrust us with or allow us to gather sensitive information into their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately. Health and Safety The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security. Equality and Diversity The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights, interpreting the rights of patients, carers and colleagues.