About this role
Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with experience in clinical research to support the delivery of high-quality commercial and non-commercial research activity within a primary care setting. The successful candidate will play a key role in identifying eligible participants, leading recruitment and study visits, collecting data and ensuring participants receive excellent care throughout their research journey.
The role will involve working closely with the Research Manager, Principal Investigators, practice teams, research facilitators and external study teams to deliver clinical trials in line with Good Clinical Practice, research governance requirements and relevant regulatory standards.
Main duties of the job
As an active member of the Research Team across Ashfields Primary Care Centre and Kiltearn Medical Centre ensuring the delivery of a reputable and efficient research function, maintaining the highest standards in line with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and all regulatory requirements.
You will collaborate with key personnel across all areas of the research pathway, to undertake participant identification, recruitment study visits, data collection and maintaining excellent participant care throughout the research journey.
About us
Ashfields Primary Care Centre is a growing practice serving over 28,000 patients in the semi-rural market town of Sandbach, Cheshire, with excellent access to the M6 motorway.
We have:
High patient satisfaction scores
A good CQC report with outstanding features
A supportive and well-established clinical team including a Physicians Assosiate, Nurses, HCA's, Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians
A dedicated pharmacist team providing chronic disease management, drug titration clinics, and post-discharge medication reviews
First Contact Physiotherapists, Care Coordinators, and a comprehensive administrative team
As an active member of our Primary Care Network, we maintain close working relationships with local care networks and community services
Job description Job responsibilities
Be responsible for the Expression of Interest / Study Selection process for the
relevant specialty.
b. Review and assess trial protocols, consider all potential trials in terms of capacity and
capability and viable recruitment period.
c. Identify and work with the Research Manager to resolve resource implications in
delivering and facilitating clinical research.
d. Assist in the overall setting up, organisation and running of a clinical trial within the
practice to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines within the Research Governance
framework and adhering to other related regulations/SOPs.
e. To support the recruitment process for new and ongoing clinical trials, assessing patient
suitability and ensuring the correct consent process is followed.
f. To provide advice and guidance to patients with regard to their involvement in clinical
research trials
g. Coordinate logistics for patient visits and perform patient assessments as outlined in
study protocols, including blood collection and centrifugation.
h. Competently interpret clinical records, charts, and care documentation to assess clinical
interventions, medications, and patient responses, ensuring suitability for inclusion in
individual trials
i. Conduct required screening procedures in line with study criteria.
j. To monitor treatment toxicity and/or side effects and to take appropriate action to
reduce the effects of treatment as necessary.
k. To report and record any adverse events and serious adverse events that occur whilst the
patient is being treated on a clinical trial.
l. To work within the NMC Code of Conduct and within your individual scope of professional
conduct.
m. Accurately record all research activity to maintain clear and contemporaneous study
documentation, including the reporting of adverse and serious adverse events.
n. Assist in study close down and the preparation of results of research for presentation as
posters, abstracts, papers or scientific presentations.
o. Work with the Research Manager and research facilitators to ensure accurate costing for
clinical trials and appropriate negotiation of required financial support to deliver clinical
trials.
Person Specification
Other requirements Essential
Flexibility to work outside of core office hours Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check Occupational Health Clearance
Experience Essential
Experience of working as a Research Nurse Understanding of research ethics and regulatory framework Experience of using EMIS or other alternative Primary Care software Experience of working within a research function in primary care GP Practice or Primary Care Network
Skills Essential
Excellent communication skills (written and oral) Strong IT skills Clear, polite telephone manner Competent in the use of Office and Outlook Effective time management (Planning & Organising) Ability to work as a team member and autonomously Good interpersonal skills Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
Desirable
EMIS / Systmone / Vision user skills
Personal Qualities Essential
Polite and confident Flexible and cooperative Motivated Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required. High levels of integrity and loyalty Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations Ability to work under pressure / in stressful situations Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient. Commitment to ongoing professional development Effectively utilises resources Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
Qualifications Essential
Registered nurse (NMC) Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
Post graduate certificate or diploma in clinical research Masters in clinic research or clinical trials.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Ashfields Primary Care Centre
Address Middlewich Road
Sandbach
Cheshire
CW11 1EQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.sandbachgps.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)