Research Practitioner

Queen Square Medical Practice; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Lancaster is seeking a Research Practitioner to design and deliver research projects that enhance patient care. Candidates should show enthusiasm for research and have a strong administrative background. Join a team dedicated to innovation and excellence in primary care research. This full-time role offers a competitive salary between £38,566 and £44,373, depending on experience, with opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Career growth opportunities

Supportive team environment

Inclusivity and teamwork focus

Qualifications

• Experience in General Practice preferred.
• Administrative coordination experience is advantageous.
• Passion and energy for research are core requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support recruitment and data collection for research projects.
• Coordinate study activities with stakeholders.
• Manage administrative research tasks and ensure compliance.

Skills

Enthusiasm for research

Experience in General Practice

Understanding of healthcare outcomes

Job description

Overview

Changes in staffing and NIHR funding this year have prompted anatural evolution in our research team structure, creating an open and excitingopportunity to rethink how research is conducted within our practice.

Who we're looking for

We're inviting any enthusiastic member working in a primary care team, whether you're a nurse, healthcare assistant, admin staff, or another healthcare professional with a keen interest in research. You don't need to be a nurse! Because many research activities are administrative or coordination-based, this is an excellent chance to develop in a new direction within the practice.

Preferred background: experience in General Practice and an understanding of how research can improve health outcomes will be advantageous, but passion and energy for research are the real core requirements.

Main duties of the job

Role Overview

As a Research Practitioner, you will help design, organise, and deliver research projects that improve patient care, often through:

• Supporting recruitment, consent, data collection, and follow-up under ICH GCP guidelines
• Coordinating study activities and liaising across internal and external stakeholders
• Managing administrative research tasks: data entry, correspondence, documentation, compliance with GDPR and research protocols
• Contributing to the next chapter of how Queen Square conducts research

About us

About Queen Square Medical Practice

At Queen Square, we pride ourselves on delivering the highest standard of healthcare to patients across Lancaster, Caton and the surrounding areas, including specialist clinics in Gynaecology, Fertility, Sexual Health, and more at our HealthHub on Queen Street.

We are an award-winning, research-active practice. Our longstanding dedication to research is reflected in:

• Recognition as a finalist in the 2016 Clinical Research Impact category at the Health Service Journal Awards.
• Primary Care Research Team of the Year at the 2023 North West Coast Research & Innovation Awards.
• A finalist for Innovation in Workforce Culture in 2025.
• Commendations from RCGP and NIHR Clinical Research Network.
• Recruitment of nearly 900 patients in 2022/23, with continued engagement in 2024/25.

Job responsibilities

Title

Hours

Up to 37 hours per week (full-time), job share considered

Location

Queen Square Medical Practice, Lancaster

Reporting to

Research Development Lead and Practice Director

Who can apply

Anyone in primary care with enthusiasm for research

Job description

Salary

£38,566 - £44,373, dependent on experience

Tenure

Permanent

Location

Queen Square Medical Practice, Lancaster

Disclosure

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.

Why join us?

Join a respected, research-accredited practice, with a track record of innovation and excellence in primary care research.

Shape the future of research at Queen Square, at an exciting moment of team development and change.

Broaden your skills, even if you're not clinically trained — this role offers a strong development and career growth pathway.

Be part of a practice known for inclusivity, teamwork, and staff development, with a flexible and supportive environment.

Next steps

If you're driven by curiosity, patient-centered care, and want to play a part in shaping future research at Queen Square, then we want to hear from you. Whether you're clinical or administrative, let's talk about how you can contribute and grow in this evolving role.