Research Nurse

NHS; Watford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare practice in Watford is looking for a Research Nurse to support growth in non-commercial research capabilities. Candidates must have a nursing degree and experience in clinical research. This role involves ensuring the safety of study participants and managing clinical trials in accordance with Good Clinical Practice guidelines. The practice serves a large patient base and offers a collaborative working environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical research and direct patient care required.
• Current UK professional registration necessary.
• Compliant with Good Clinical Practice guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct studies and ensure safety for participants.
• Coordinate different aspects of trial procedures.
• Educate participants and their families about the research process.

Skills

Clinical research

Patient care

Good Clinical Practice

Education

Nursing degree

GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths

Job description

Job Summary

Bridgewater Surgeries is a large teaching practice with a background in research. We have an exciting role to become a research nurse to support the practice to drive growth and expand our non-commercial research capabilities.

Main duties

This permanent full-time role has scope for growth and will suit a candidate who has experience and demonstrable interest in research. We will be looking for someone who has knowledge of Good Clinical Practice and can implement the principles of Good Clinical Practice. The candidate will conduct studies in a safe environment for participants following protocols. You will be expected to take charge of clinics under supervision of our GP Research Lead. You will use clinical skills to collect data, liaise with research data teams to have data entered accurately and timely, and help answer queries raised by our research organisers team. You would also support the nursing team with routine nurse clinics dependent on research commitments.

About Us

Our dynamic practice looks after 36,000 patients. We have 13 Partners, 12 salaried GPs and a supportive team of Physician Associates, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Practice Nurses, Nursing Associates, Health Care Assistants and Administrative staff. The post holder will be a key team player in a patient-facing role.

Job Description

Job responsibilities: This research nurse role combines clinical expertise with coordination and management of research studies. The candidate will act as a central point of contact between patients, investigators, and regulatory authorities, ensuring all research is delivered safely, ethically, and to the highest standards in alliance with Good Clinical Practice guidelines.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Assessing, screening, and recruiting suitable patients/participants for research studies.
• Providing ongoing review of clinical trial participants and the delivery of clinical investigations and treatments, as defined by the clinical trial protocol.
• Obtaining informed consent where appropriate, ensuring participants understand the study, risks, and rights.
• Performing clinical procedures such as blood sampling, administering study medications, monitoring vital signs, and managing and recording side effects.
• Managing the patient schedule to ensure all observations, interventions and procedures are carried out in accordance with the trial protocol.
• Acting as a patient advocate, ensuring safety and wellbeing throughout the study.
• Ensuring compliance with ethical approvals, research governance, and legal requirements.
• Upholding confidentiality and data protection standards.

Research & Administrative Responsibilities

• Ensuring strict adherence to research protocols, GCP, and ethical standards.
• Collecting, recording, and managing study data accurately and securely.
• Coordinating study visits, follow-ups, and assessments.
• Liaising with doctors, investigators, and multidisciplinary teams involved in the research.
• Reporting adverse events or complications promptly within the expected time frame.
• Data management, ensuring source data is recorded accurately and inputted into the electronic case report forms in a timely manner in accordance with the study protocol.
• Maintaining research documentation.
• Working autonomously to co-ordinate different aspects of trial procedures.
• Responsible for ensuring all studies achieve recruitment targets and timelines.
• Responsible for assessing and evaluating any potential cost implications associated with clinical trials, liaising with the practice manager and other Research staff during feasibility process.
• Submitting Expressions of Interest to potential research sponsors.
• Work within the Standard Operating Procedures for Research, Good Clinical Practice and relevant clinical trial protocols.

Education & Communication

• Educating participants and their families about the research process.
• Acting as a point of contact between patients, investigators, and external research bodies.
• Informing staff or other healthcare professionals about study procedures.
• Promoting awareness of clinical research within the healthcare setting.
• Ensuring your own training records are compliant and remain up to date in accordance with GCP.

Qualifications

• Nursing degree
• GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths

Experience

• Essential: Clinical research, direct patient care

Disclosures

• Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a DBS disclosure is required.
• UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. See NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Bridgewater Surgeries, Bridgewater House, 7 Printers Avenue, Watford, Herts, WD18 7QR. Employer website: https://www.bridgewatersurgeries.nhs.uk/