Research Nurse

NHS; Bristol; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Bristol is looking for a Research Nurse to join their expanding team. The role involves managing clinical trials, ensuring compliance with regulations, and improving patient health outcomes. Ideal candidates will have clinical research experience and a passion for healthcare research.

Qualifications

• Broad clinical knowledge and experience in research trials.
• Proficiency in sample preparation and centrifugation techniques.

Responsibilities

• Support the safe and effective conduct of clinical studies.
• Manage a portfolio of trials, ensuring compliance and documentation.
• Provide leadership and training to staff.

Skills

Analytical skills

Effective communication

Data analysis

Patient-focused care

Resilience

Education

Registered with NMC

Good Clinical Practice certification

Evidence of ongoing professional development

Tools

Microsoft Office

Medical software

Job description

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Job Summary

Mendip Vale Medical Group (MVMG) is seeking an additional Research Nurse to join our expanding team. This opportunity supports our growing research portfolio across friendly and innovative practices, serving over 85,000 patients across 10 sites in North Somerset, Bristol, and South Gloucestershire.

As a Research Nurse, you will be responsible for the set-up, maintenance, and close-down of studies, including commercial trials and NIHR Portfolio studies, ensuring compliance with regulations.

We seek candidates passionate about improving patient health outcomes with previous clinical research experience, including commercial trials. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring high standards of practice in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), delivering research and patient care of high quality.

If motivated, enthusiastic, and committed to healthcare research, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will work as a self-directed clinician, managing clinical trials within the group.

Key responsibilities include recruiting, educating, and monitoring patients in clinical trials. You will support patients, provide advice, and act as a patient advocate, working closely with the Lead Research Partner and multidisciplinary team members.

You will coordinate and manage a clinical research portfolio, ensuring continuity of care and support for trial participants.

About Us

We are a high-achieving, well-organised practice embracing a Multi-Disciplinary Team approach. Recent investments in our facilities have made our estate one of the newest and brightest in the south west.

Additional Information

Salary: £38,383 to £46,205 per year.

Contract: Permanent.

Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Compressed hours.

Location: Coniston Medical Practice, Coniston Road, Patchway, Bristol, BS34 5TF.

Job Responsibilities

• Support the safe and effective conduct of clinical studies, ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks.
• Maintain site files and ensure timely delivery of studies.
• Develop good working relationships with research teams, practice teams, patients, and external sponsors.
• Undertake clinical duties such as patient assessments, blood collection, and screening in line with study protocols.
• Accurately document research activities, report adverse events, and ensure compliance with GCP, ISO 14155, and legislation.
• Assist in trial setup, organisation, and management, ensuring adherence to regulations and protocols.
• Coordinate patient arrangements and communicate effectively with relevant personnel.
• Manage a portfolio of trials, ensuring information is up-to-date and disseminated appropriately.
• Provide leadership and training to staff, facilitating study awareness and compliance.
• Undertake additional duties as required by the management team.

Person Specification

Qualifications (Essential):

• Registered with NMC.
• Good Clinical Practice certification.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.

Desirable:

• Proficiency in sample preparation and centrifugation techniques.

Experience (Essential):

• Broad clinical knowledge and experience in research trials.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and medical software.
• Understanding of evidence-based practice and NMC Code.

Skills and Abilities (Essential):

• Analytical skills and risk management.
• Effective communication within the organisation and externally.
• Data analysis skills.
• Patient-focused and compassionate care delivery.
• Resilient and flexible to service needs.

Additional desirable skills include experience in presenting information and networking.