Research Nurse

NHS; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 20,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a motivated Research Nurse at Arc Primary Care in Chesterfield. The role supports innovative research initiatives, engaging with clinical trials and ensuring high-quality patient care. Candidates should have a strong commitment to clinical research and the ability to manage diverse tasks effectively.

Benefits

NHS Pension with employer contributions

27 days plus 8 Bank Holiday annual leave

Up to 5 days professional/study leave

Access to Well-Being Support

Blue light Card Discount

Qualifications

• Experience or keen interest in clinical research is essential.
• Current NMC professional registration is required.
• Educated to degree level is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate and manage clinical research portfolio.
• Recruit participants for research studies.
• Enter data onto trial databases.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Education

1st level RGN

Clinical research qualification

Tools

Trial databases

Job description

Job Summary

An exciting new opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Research Nurse to become part of our friendly and innovative Research Team at Arc Primary Care. The role is to support the delivery of contractual targets and of Arc's NIHR adopted research studies.

We are ideally seeking someone with experience, or a keen interest, in clinical research, a knowledge of good clinical practice, good verbal and written communication, adaptability and attention to detail.

The role is pivotal to developing a new and innovative Research workstream across the PCN so requires motivation and passion to develop the role and to deliver an excellent service for our patient population.

Interviews will take face to face at Dunston Innovation Centre, on the morning of Tuesday 8th July.

Please note we are not an Agenda for Change Organisation

Main duties of the job

The postholder will be responsible for shaping and developing the Research workstream across the PCN and, where possible; improving services, addressing health inequalities and achieving core contracts and targets.

You will work to engage with the setup of new studies, recruit participants to the research studies, maintain follow up visits, be responsible for entering data onto trial databases, raise the profile of research within the trust, record and maintain accurate documentation relating to trial participants.

About Us

Arc Primary Care is the umbrella organisation of the Primary Care Network (PCN) in Chesterfield and Dronfield. Arc Primary Care is an alliance of GP Practices.

Our members consist of 10 GP practices which cover a population of over 100,000 patients. At Arc we are committed to ensuring the sustainability of General Practice (and the time honoured valued of list-based general practice model) and realising the benefits of working together.

We deliver enhanced services within the PCN designed to support and enhance the services offered by our member GP Practices within Chesterfield. We do this by employing staff to work through the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme and finding innovative and sustainable solutions to the changing needs of the Practices; we bid for contracts to help tackle health inequalities and drive up standards of care within the Chesterfield and Dronfield locality.

Our mission: Committed to high quality collaborative person-centred care. Delivered with integrity and transparency, improving health and wellbeing for all.

Benefits Of Working With Us:

• NHS Pension with employer contributions
• On appointment 27 days plus 8 Bank Holiday annual leave entitlement which rises annually with length of service up to 33 days (pro rata for part time staff)
• Entitlement of up to 5 days professional/study leave per annum, pro rata.
• Access to Well-Being Support
• Blue light Card Discount
  
  

Details

Date posted

04 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£19,123.45 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A3065-25-0012

Job locations

Arc Primary Care

Dunston Road

Chesterfield

Derbyshire

S41 8NG

Job Description

Job responsibilities

The Research Nurse Will:

Co-ordinate and manage the clinical research portfolio comprising national and international clinical trials.

Engage with the set up of new studies

Recruit participants to the research studies

Maintain follow up visits

Enter data onto trial databases

Raise the profile of research within the PCN

Record and maintain accurate documentation relating to trial participants.

This is an evolving role, and the duties and responsibilities may change in accordance with the developing service and needs for the patients.

Job Description

Job responsibilities

The Research Nurse Will:

Co-ordinate and manage the clinical research portfolio comprising national and international clinical trials.

Engage with the set up of new studies

Recruit participants to the research studies

Maintain follow up visits

Enter data onto trial databases

Raise the profile of research within the PCN

Record and maintain accurate documentation relating to trial participants.

This is an evolving role, and the duties and responsibilities may change in accordance with the developing service and needs for the patients.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 1st level RGN (or equivalent).
• Current NMC professional registration
• Clinical research qualification
  
  

Desirable

• Educated to degree level or equivalent
• ICH GCP Training
  
  

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Flexibility and adaptability within the role
• Ability to drive between sites using own transport
• Ability to work under pressure and timescales
• Strong commitment to working as part of a team
• Ability to work in an environment of change
  
  

Essential

Knowledge, skills and experience

• Well-developed computer /IT skills.
• Range of clinical skills (inc. Venepuncture).
• Effective time management and organisational skills.
• Post registration experience with sound clinical knowledge and evidence based practice.
• Good understanding of the local and national strategic context of research in the NHS.
• Up to date knowledge and understanding of the NHS strategy and agenda, national directives, other Department of Health and Health & Safety Executive legislation and all governance aspects; with a specific emphasis on workplace health and well-being.
• Knowledge of SEQOHS standards and requirements for accreditation.
• Demonstrate an understanding of risk assessment, its uses and implications together with associated health and safety implications.
• Ability to communicate effectively including active listening, writing, and verbally, with individuals on a one-to-one basis and with groups.
• Excellent performance management skills.
• Highly developed leadership skills with excellent interpersonal skills - ability to form positive relationships at all levels.
• Ability to manage complex workload under pressure and prioritise to meet deadlines.
• Persuasion and influencing skills - ability to present ideas and proposals effectively.
• Be able to problem solve and make decisions with a strong sense of customer focus.
  
  

Desirable

• Research/Audit awareness.
• Risk Management awareness.
• Awareness of current Occupational Health & Well being issues
• Awareness of Health & Safety law
• Experience in bid writing related to commercial or clinical research
  
  

Person Specification

Essential

• Well-developed computer /IT skills.
• Range of clinical skills (inc. Venepuncture).
• Effective time management and organisational skills.
• Post registration experience with sound clinical knowledge and evidence based practice.
• Good understanding of the local and national strategic context of research in the NHS.
• Up to date knowledge and understanding of the NHS strategy and agenda, national directives, other Department of Health and Health & Safety Executive legislation and all governance aspects; with a specific emphasis on workplace health and well-being.
• Knowledge of SEQOHS standards and requirements for accreditation.
• Demonstrate an understanding of risk assessment, its uses and implications together with associated health and safety implications.
• Ability to communicate effectively including active listening, writing, and verbally, with individuals on a one-to-one basis and with groups.
• Excellent performance management skills.
• Highly developed leadership skills with excellent interpersonal skills - ability to form positive relationships at all levels.
• Ability to manage complex workload under pressure and prioritise to meet deadlines.
• Persuasion and influencing skills - ability to present ideas and proposals effectively.
• Be able to problem solve and make decisions with a strong sense of customer focus.
  
  

Desirable

• Research/Audit awareness.
• Risk Management awareness.
• Awareness of current Occupational Health & Well being issues
• Awareness of Health & Safety law
• Experience in bid writing related to commercial or clinical research
  
  

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Arc Primary Care

Address

Arc Primary Care

Dunston Road

Chesterfield

Derbyshire

S41 8NG

Employer's website

https://www.chesterfieldanddronfieldpcn.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Arc Primary Care

Address

Arc Primary Care

Dunston Road

Chesterfield

Derbyshire

S41 8NG

Employer's website

https://www.chesterfieldanddronfieldpcn.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)