Research nurse

Integrated Care System; Wigan; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is looking for a dedicated Research Nurse to work part-time at Garswood Surgery. This role involves coordinating clinical research studies and supporting patients through research protocols. A successful candidate will have nursing qualifications, experience in primary care, and excellent communication skills to collaborate with diverse healthcare professionals. The position requires local travel and involvement in health promotion activities.

Qualifications

• Evidence of professional development related to nursing field.
• Willingness to learn and acquire new research-related skills.
• Experience working in primary care setups.

Responsibilities

• Support coordination and delivery of research projects.
• Recruit and consent patients for clinical trials.
• Ensure compliance with study protocols and documentation.
• Promote health education and encourage patient self-care.

Skills

Venipuncture experience

Good listening skills

Proficiency in IT systems

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Understanding of health promotion strategies

Education

Relevant nursing qualifications

Research courses or qualifications

Tools

EMIS clinical system

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Research Nurse to support clinical research studies 17.5 hours per week at Garswood Surgery. This role involves the coordination and delivery of primary care research projects supported by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Regional Research Delivery Network (RRDN). The postholder will be based within the GP surgery but will also collaborate with members of the RRDN and the St Helens North primary care network.

Main duties of the job

• Work collaboratively with the Lead GP for Research, wider research team members, practice staff, and NIHR staff.
• Liaise effectively with the wider team members.
• Undertake required training for each research study.
• Recruit and consent patients to trials; gather relevant data and perform follow-up per trial protocols.
• Support health promotion initiatives and encourage patient self-care.
• Travel to other research sites as needed.

About us

Garswood Surgery is a forward-thinking, friendly, and established training and research GP practice located on the border of St Helens and Wigan. Serving a population of over 5,000 patients, we are committed to clinical excellence and continuous improvement. The Practice is rated "Good" by the CQC and has consistently strong Quality and Outcomes Framework results. Our team includes experienced GP partners with interests in education, research, women's health, and healthcare leadership. We are actively involved in regional networks (ICB and PCNs). Garswood is a longstanding training practice for resident doctors and student Physician Associates.

Job responsibilities

• Contribute to the planning and logistics of research trials.
• Maintain familiarity with study protocols and amendments.
• Ensure accurate, regulatory-compliant data entry into study documentation.
• Communicate effectively with participants, carers, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Safeguard participant rights and welfare throughout study involvement.
• Support the safe administration of trial medications and treatments.
• Record and report adverse events to the Lead GP.
• Assist with participant recruitment, consent, follow-up, and data management.
• Conduct pre-study screening of participants.
• Manage receipt, storage, and accountability of study medications under supervision.
• Maintain secure storage of clinical supplies and ensure equipment functionality.
• With appropriate training, collect clinical samples for research purposes.
• Manage daily workload independently.
• Engage in CPD and role-specific training.
• Promote health education and self-care practices among patients.
• Uphold participants' rights, privacy, dignity, and cultural beliefs.

Person Specification

Experience

• Evidence of professional development
• Willing to learn and acquire new skills and competencies relevant to the role
• Interest in research
• Venipuncture experience
• Change-management skills and ability to support lifestyle changes
• Good listening skills
• Proficiency in IT systems
• Ability to work autonomously
• Understanding of role accountability within a nurse-led service
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Flexibility and motivation
• Own transport or access to a vehicle to work at practices as directed
• Experience working in primary care
• Experience with EMIS clinical system and searches
• Good clinical practice training
• Awareness of clinical governance issues in primary care
• Ability to integrate nursing knowledge with research tasks
• Research-related training or experience with clinical procedures
• Audit experience
• Knowledge of long-term condition patient needs
• Knowledge of patient group directions and policies
• Understanding of health promotion strategies

Qualifications

• Interest in research
• Venipuncture skills
• Change-management skills
• Effective listening skills
• IT system proficiency
• Research courses or qualifications and/or relevant experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, requiring a DBS check for any criminal convictions.