Research / Practice Nurse

Knutsford Medical Partnership; Knutsford; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare practice in Knutsford is seeking a motivated and experienced Band 6 Research Nurse / General Practice Nurse. The role blends clinical nursing responsibilities with active participation in primary care research, including patient recruitment and care delivery. With a commitment to improving patient outcomes, you will work collaboratively in a supportive environment. This position offers a salary between £38,000 and £42,000 per annum, reflecting experience and involvement in innovative healthcare research.

Benefits

Supported professional development

Opportunity to work on innovative research

Qualifications

• Experience of working within clinical research or primary care.
• Ability to obtain informed consent.
• Experience in long-term condition management.
• Knowledge of ethical principles underpinning clinical research.

Responsibilities

• Support identification and recruitment of patients for research.
• Deliver high-quality patient care in the GP surgery.
• Maintain accurate documentation and records.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Clinical research experience

Excellent communication skills

Patient-centered care

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Knowledge of GCP guidelines

Education

Registered Nurse (Adult)

Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

Knutsford Medical Partnership are a single practice PCN, serving approximately 24,000 patients across three sites. We are looking for a proactive Research & Practice Nurse to join our friendly and supportive multidisciplinary team.

Research is a core part of life at Knutsford Medical Partnership. We are proud to have been the top recruiting practice in the NorthWest in 2024-2025, reflecting our strong engagement with high-quality clinical research and our commitment to improving patient care.

The research team is well established and supportive, already consisting of a committed Research Lead GP Partner and a dedicated Research Projects Manager who oversee study delivery and engagement. We are a motivated, experienced team with a proven track record of successful recruitment and a genuine enthusiasm for developing research within primary care.

As an active recruiting practice for primary care research, with an expanding research portfolio this role will be essential to delivering high-quality research alongside core practice nursing activity.

Main duties of the job

This is a varied and rewarding post combining clinical practice nursing with research delivery, including:

• Supporting and delivering NIHR and commercial research studies
• Patient identification, screening, consent, and follow-up
• Clinical procedures related to research protocols (e.g. observations, phlebotomy, ECGs where trained)
• Working closely with GPs, multidisciplinary teams, care homes, local pharmacy and external research networks
• Maintaining accurate documentation in line with GCP and governance standards

Depending on experience and research service need, the role will also include:

• Chronic disease management
• Health promotion and preventative care
• Immunisations and treatment room duties

About us

What We Offer

• A supportive, experienced nursing and research team
• Protected time for research activity
• Opportunity to develop skills in primary care research
• Involvement in exciting studies shaping future NHS care
• A progressive practice with a strong emphasis on quality, learning, and staff wellbeing

Job responsibilities

Job Summary

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Band 6 Research Nurse / General Practice Nurse to join our GP surgery on a part-time, fixed-term basis. The post holder will work across clinical general practice nursing duties and the delivery of high-quality primary care research studies.

The role involves supporting the identification, recruitment, consent and follow-up of patients participating in research, alongside providing safe, effective, evidence-based nursing care to the practice population. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the wider primary care team and external research partners to ensure research is delivered in line with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and governance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Research Responsibilities

• Identify, screen and recruit eligible patients for research studies in line with study protocols
• Obtain informed consent in accordance with GCP and ethical approvals
• Deliver study procedures, including data collection, clinical assessments, and sample handling as required
• Maintain accurate and timely research documentation and records
• Liaise with principal investigators, research networks, sponsors and external stakeholders
• Ensure research activity complies with regulatory, governance and safety requirements
• Support monitoring visits, audits and study close-out activities
• Promote research awareness within the practice and to patients

General Practice Nursing Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, patient-centred nursing care within the GP surgery
• Undertake clinical duties appropriate to a Band 6 General Practice Nurse, which may include:
• Long-term condition management
• Health promotion and disease prevention
• Immunisations and vaccinations
• Wound care and chronic disease reviews
• Maintain clinical competence and work within NMC Code of Professional Standards
• Contribute to safeguarding adults and children in line with practice policies

Professional and Team Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, HCAs and administrative staff
• Networking and working collaboratively with NIHR CRN, Care Homes, Pharmacy and Research Providers
• Participate in service development, audit and quality improvement activities
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge through continuing professional development
• Adhere to practice policies, infection control, health and safety, and information governance requirements

Person Specification

Research Experience

• Experience of working within clinical research, audit, or service evaluation
• Experience of identifying and screening patients against research or other protocols
• Experience of obtaining informed consent or willingness to develop competence in this area
• Experience of accurate data collection and documentation
• Previous experience in a dedicated research nurse role
• Experience of delivering NIHR portfolio or commercial studies
• Experience of liaising with sponsors, research networks or external stakeholders
• Experience of supporting study set-up, monitoring and close-out

Other Requirements

• Willingness to undertake Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training if not already completed
• Commitment to maintaining patient safety, confidentiality and data protection
• Flexibility to support study-related activity outside routine clinics by prior agreement

Knowledge and Skills

• Understanding of research governance, consent and confidentiality
• Awareness of ethical principles underpinning clinical research
• Strong understanding of the NMC Code and professional accountability
• Excellent communication skills with patients, carers and professionals
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities
• High standard of written documentation and data accuracy
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines
• Understanding of regulatory requirements for clinical research
• IT literacy, including use of electronic patient records and research databases
• Ability to interpret research protocols and standard operating procedures

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (Adult)
• Current NMC registration
• Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience
• Evidence of ongoing professional development related to research and/or primary care

Clinical Experience

• Experience working in primary care settings
• Experience delivering patient-centred nursing care autonomously
• Ability to undertake clinical assessments and interventions relevant to general practice
• Experience in long-term condition management (e.g. diabetes, asthma, COPD)
• Experience of health promotion and preventative care in primary care

Personal Attributes

• High level of attention to detail and data quality
• Ability to work independently and take responsibility for research activities
• Flexible and adaptable approach to service and study requirements
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous improvement
• Enthusiasm for developing and embedding research within primary care
• Confidence in promoting research opportunities to patients and staff
• Proactive approach to problem-solving within research delivery

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.

£38,000 to £42,000 a year (FTE salary per annum)