Research Nurse

The following are the core responsibilities of the Research Nurse. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels: To contribute to all aspects of the planning, conduct and reporting of commercially sponsored clinical trials and research studies within a primary care setting. To be responsible for the management of patient recruitment and retention to research studies across multiple sites. To work with minimal supervision as part of a research team and in collaboration with the NORTH Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire PC-CRDC Team.

To ensure that all clinical research activity is ICH GCP compliant and conducted in accordance with agreed protocols, sponsor requirements and the Research Governance Framework. To maintain a high standard of patient care in line with practice policies and protocols. To ensure that all data is collected and managed accurately and within agreed timelines. To provide flexible, mobile and remote research support across participating sites, including virtual consultations, data entry, and remote monitoring activities where appropriate.

To liaise effectively with study sponsors, Contract Research Organisations (CROs), Clinical Research Networks and multi-disciplinary research teams. To support and promote Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) in research. To assist in the assessment and screening of patients/volunteers for eligibility for research and to monitor their condition throughout their participation. To provide ongoing advice and information to patients/volunteers regarding their participation in clinical research, ensuring effective informed consent.

To assist in the documentation, reporting and management of adverse events as dictated by study protocols, sponsor requirements and local policies. To co-ordinate and conduct patient visits in accordance with study protocols, including site-based and remote visits, specialist tests, data collection, coding, data entry and patient support. To conduct/ support with consent, treatment procedures and treatment interventions according to pre-determined protocols, including venepuncture, venous cannulation, administration of intravenous drugs, and vital sign recording. To carry out the collection, processing and shipment of biological samples according to protocol requirements, and to follow up appropriately on alert values.

To support commercially sponsored studies, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, timelines, and documentation requirements, and liaising with sponsors and monitors as required. To contribute to the analysis of data and preparation of reports, presentations, and publications. To ensure patient safety is paramount in all procedures undertaken for research purposes. To ensure all clinical and research documentation and record keeping is completed accurately and efficiently in accordance with ICH GCP and sponsor expectations.

To maintain accurate and secure records both manually and electronically across multiple practice sites, ensuring data integrity. To travel as required between participating practices or partner sites to support recruitment, study delivery, monitoring, and staff training. To provide mentorship and training to staff and students involved in research. To work flexibly, including outside of standard working hours, to support multisite and commercial research activity where required.

To follow the policies and procedures of Wansford Surgery, whilst respecting the applicable processes and procedures when working at other primary care sites whilst working remotely To utilise secure digital systems for remote patient follow-up, data entry, and electronic data capture in accordance with information governance policies. To conduct remote consultations and follow-up assessments where approved within study protocols. To maintain effective communication with team members and investigators across multiple locations through virtual platforms and regular team meetings. To ensure that research-related equipment and materials are safely transported and maintained when working across different sites.