Research Nurse, Bradford-on-Avon BA15 1DQ

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced and motivatedClinical Research Nurseto join our dedicated research team. This is an exciting opportunity to play apivotal role in the delivery of high-quality clinical research, contributing toadvancements in patient care and the development of new treatments.

Although an experienced Research nurse is preferred, we also welcome expressionsof interest from someone new to Research nursing who is interested andcommitted to train and develop the knowledge and skills to become a ClinicalResearch nurse.

As Clinical Research Nurse, you will lead on the coordination and deliveryof clinical trial activities across a range of studies. You will providespecialist nursing support to patients enrolled in trials, ensuring theirsafety, dignity, and wellbeing at all times, while maintaining compliance withGood Clinical Practice (ICH-GCP) and study protocols.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in the planning, set-up, and day-to-day management of clinical trials.
• Act as a key contact point for investigators, sponsors, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Assist in the identification, screening and recruitment of participants into research studies.
• Provide direct clinical care and support to patients participating in research studies.
• Ensure all trial-related documentation is accurate, timely, and compliant with regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to feasibility assessments and study audits.
• Champion best practice in research nursing and support continuous quality improvement.

About us

Bradford on Avon&Melksham Health Partnership is aresponsive, innovative, and ambitious training practice, who pride ourselves ondelivering safe and timely care, enabling patients to optimise their health andwell-being. We offer asupportive, collaborative, and forward-thinking research environment.

Our staff have the opportunity to develop their skills andcompetencies by providing in-house (and external - where appropriate) trainingand mentorship, in a supportive and nurturing environment.

We operate across 3 GP sites, two in Bradford on Avon andone in the nearby village of Winsley.

We serve a population of 18,600 patients, covering bothBradford on Avon and Melksham. The current Practice team consists of GPpartners, GP Associates, as well as a multi-disciplinary teamincluding Clinical Pharmacists, Emergency Nurses, Practice Nurses, ResearchNurses, HCA's, Paramedics, Mental Health practitioners as well as non-clinicalstaff.

Job description

Job responsibilities

MAINDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES -the duties listed below are notexhaustive and may be subject to change/amendment as guidance changes

WithGP responsible for Study

Liaisewith the GP responsible for each study.

Contributeto the feasibility and selection process for future studies, liaising with GPsconcerned.

AttendSet-up meetings as required.

Ensureappropriate and timely appointments are made with GPs for medical examinations andto obtain appropriate consent from patients.

Ensurerelevant documents/forms are signed by GPs.

Highlightto the GPs any concerns or problems, supporting a positive outcome.
WithPatients

Assistin identifying and evaluating eligible patients prior to their recruitment intoclinical trials.

Contactpatients to arrange appointments within given timescales.

Providepatients/carers with written&verbal information relevant to the researchstudy and ensure they given an opportunity to discuss the study at the outsetor during the course of their participation.

Takingresponsibility for the management, co-ordination and facilitation of concurrentresearch studies.

Organisethe collection of any blood and tissue samples required as part of the trialsprotocol and ensure appropriate storage and shipment of specimens.

Assess/supportpatients during trial treatment as required by the protocol, ensuring patientsafety at all times as well as accurate documentation, reporting AE/SAEoutcomes within the timeframe and through the required systems.

Issuemedication as per study protocol, ensuring patients understand their treatment,how to take it and when to return outstanding study medication. Document issue and return in medicationlogs.

Ensurecontemporary records are kept for each patient, maintaining accurate andappropriate documentation in source documents, clinical record files (CRFs) andon the patient clinical system (SystmOne).

WithClinical Research Associates (CRAs)

Liaisewith CRAs as necessary, organising visits as appropriate.

Arrangemeetings between CRAs and GPs as required, ensuring relevant case notes, dataetc are available and up-to-date.

Ensurethat trial case report forms and all data submissions and queries are completedaccurately in accordance with ICH GCP guidelines and within the required timeframe.

Documenttelephone calls with CRAs.

Ensureappropriate payments have been made in accordance with financial agreementswith companies.

General

Ensureall documentation pertaining to the studies, including all correspondence,laboratory results etc are filed appropriately and maintained for auditpurposes.

Ensureall communications with companies are efficient, either person contact, by telephone,fax or email.

Liaisewith clinical staff of all grades to enable the development of the portfolioand attend research trial meetings regionally and nationally as appropriate.

Attendupdate training for ICH GCP,ensuring this is recorded in your CV and available for study purposes.

Ensurestudy medicines are appropriately stored, under lock and key. Maintain appropriate record of movement ofmedicines.

Archivestudy files for safe storage throughout agreed periods.

Orderall supplies as necessary, maintaining stock levels.

Maintainall equipment pertaining to the studies, keeping logs to record checks.

Maintaindaily temperature logs for study freezers, fridges and drug cupboards.

Actas a channel of communication within the practice to promote and supportclinical trials awareness, referrals and activity.

Anyother duties to ensure the smooth and efficient co-ordination of studies,working within GCP and IHC guidelines.

Providesupport (as appropriate) to other clinical research nurses in the ResearchDepartment for study leave, annual leave, sickness or in times of increasedworkload.

Ensureall trials adhere to appropriate standards i.e. ICH GCP and to Bradford on Avon&Melksham Health Partnership Standard Operating Procedures.

Tomaintain a high level of confidentiality and deal with matters with tact&sensitivity.

Job description
Job responsibilities

MAINDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES -the duties listed below are notexhaustive and may be subject to change/amendment as guidance changes

WithGP responsible for Study

Liaisewith the GP responsible for each study.

Contributeto the feasibility and selection process for future studies, liaising with GPsconcerned.

AttendSet-up meetings as required.

Ensureappropriate and timely appointments are made with GPs for medical examinations andto obtain appropriate consent from patients.

Ensurerelevant documents/forms are signed by GPs.

Highlightto the GPs any concerns or problems, supporting a positive outcome.
WithPatients

Assistin identifying and evaluating eligible patients prior to their recruitment intoclinical trials.

Contactpatients to arrange appointments within given timescales.

Providepatients/carers with written&verbal information relevant to the researchstudy and ensure they given an opportunity to discuss the study at the outsetor during the course of their participation.

Takingresponsibility for the management, co-ordination and facilitation of concurrentresearch studies.

Organisethe collection of any blood and tissue samples required as part of the trialsprotocol and ensure appropriate storage and shipment of specimens.

Assess/supportpatients during trial treatment as required by the protocol, ensuring patientsafety at all times as well as accurate documentation, reporting AE/SAEoutcomes within the timeframe and through the required systems.

Issuemedication as per study protocol, ensuring patients understand their treatment,how to take it and when to return outstanding study medication. Document issue and return in medicationlogs.

Ensurecontemporary records are kept for each patient, maintaining accurate andappropriate documentation in source documents, clinical record files (CRFs) andon the patient clinical system (SystmOne).

WithClinical Research Associates (CRAs)

Liaisewith CRAs as necessary, organising visits as appropriate.

Arrangemeetings between CRAs and GPs as required, ensuring relevant case notes, dataetc are available and up-to-date.

Ensurethat trial case report forms and all data submissions and queries are completedaccurately in accordance with ICH GCP guidelines and within the required timeframe.

Documenttelephone calls with CRAs.

Ensureappropriate payments have been made in accordance with financial agreementswith companies.

General

Ensureall documentation pertaining to the studies, including all correspondence,laboratory …