Research Nurse

Dorking Healthcare Limited; Redhill; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension

27 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Training and progression

On-site parking

Diversity and inclusion

Job summary

Dorking Healthcare Ltd is seeking a Research Nurse to join the DHC Research Team and support high-quality clinical research across the Federation. You will coordinate studies from feasibility and set-up through participant identification, informed consent, study visits, follow-up and close-down, ensuring approvals, training and accurate source data.

Working with GP practices and Primary Care Networks, you will promote research activity, monitor safety, and maintain compliance with GCP and local

Qualifications

• Nursing qualification and registration with the NMC.
• Experience in clinical research projects.
• Skills in venepuncture and bio-sample handling.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate studies from feasibility and set-up through participant identification and consent.
• Conduct study visits and follow-up in accordance with protocols.
• Maintain accurate source data and ensure compliance with GCP and local policies.

Skills

Nursing qualification

Clinical research

Venepuncture

Informed consent

GCP knowledge

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Research Nurse to join the DHC Research Team and support the safe, effective and high-quality delivery of clinical research across the Federation. Working with the DHC Research Clinical Lead, Research Assistant, participating Primary Care Networks and GP practices, you will coordinate a portfolio of studies from feasibility and set-up through participant identification, informed consent, study visits, follow-up and close-down. You will provide research nursing expertise, support practices to become research active, and ensure activity is delivered in accordance with approved protocols, Good Clinical Practice, professional standards and DHC policies., The postholder will coordinate allocated studies across one or more practices, reviewing protocols, contributing to feasibility assessments and ensuring approvals, agreements, training, delegation and local arrangements are in place before study activity begins. They will identify and screen potential participants, assess eligibility within professional competence, provide study information, support informed consent and deliver protocol-required visits. Clinical activity may include observations, venepuncture, cannulation, ECG acquisition, spirometry, urinalysis, sample processing and, where authorised and competent, administration of study medication or interventions. The Research Nurse will monitor participant safety, report adverse events and protocol deviations, maintain accurate source data and study records, support audits and inspections, manage delivery risks, and work with the Research Assistant on trackers, site files, data queries and follow-up requirements. They will also build research capability within practices and PCNs, promote equitable access, support research training and awareness, and share learning to help embed evidence and best practice in clinical services.

Dorking Healthcare Ltd is an independent NHS organisation working across primary care. Our research service works with practices and external academic, NHS and commercial partners to increase high-quality research activity, translate learning into clinical practice and improve care for local populations.

You will join a collaborative, improvement-focused team committed to safe, person-centred care, inclusion, professional development and continuous learning. The benefits we offer include:

• Competitive salaries
• Membership of the NHS pension scheme
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunities for training, development and career progression
• Some of our sites have free on-site parking (subject to availability)
• We aim to be an employer of choice and conduct annual staff satisfaction surveys
• DHC actively encourages diversity, ensures voices are heard and included, and is committed to equal opportunities for all.