Research Nurse
| Posting date: | 29 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 February 2026 |
| Location: | Broadland Business Park, NR7 0WF |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | E0179-1063 |
Summary
Key Responsibilities: Senior Research Delivery Lead the delivery of clinical research studies within primary care, community and outreach settings in accordance with study protocols, GCP and organisational SOPs. Act as study lead or senior coordinator for allocated studies, supporting feasibility, set-up, delivery and close-out. Undertake advanced research-related clinical procedures and assessments as required by study protocols. Support and, where appropriately delegated, lead informed consent discussions with participants. Participant Safety, Experience and Inclusion Ensure participant safety, dignity and confidentiality at all times. Support the delivery of research to under-served and high-inequality populations through flexible and community-based approaches. Act as a senior point of contact for participants, practices and clinicians regarding study-related issues. Governance, Quality and Compliance Ensure studies are delivered in accordance with GCP, regulatory requirements and local SOPs. Maintain oversight of source documentation, data quality and protocol adherence. Support monitoring visits, audits and inspections, responding to findings and implementing corrective actions where required. Identify and escalate clinical, governance or delivery risks appropriately. Leadership and Workforce Support Provide day-to-day clinical and operational supervision to research nurses and research support staff across hub locations. Support induction, training and development of research delivery staff. Contribute to workforce planning, rota allocation and deployment across studies and sites. Service Development and Collaboration Work collaboratively with GP practices, RRDN teams, sponsors and internal stakeholders to support delivery at pace. Contribute to the development and refinement of research delivery pathways, including wider care and outreach models. Support reporting, performance monitoring and delivery metrics as required. Professional Practice Maintain NMC registration and compliance with professional standards. Maintain up-to-date GCP certification and study-specific training. Participate in appraisal, supervision and continuing professional development. Further duties and responsibilities as required by the organisation. Confidentiality Maintain strict confidentiality of all personal, clinical and research-related information obtained through the course of employment, in line with organisational policies, data protection legislation (including GDPR), and Good Clinical Practice (GCP). Ensure that patient, participant, staff and organisational information is accessed, used, stored and shared only for legitimate purposes and only with authorised individuals. Take personal responsibility for safeguarding sensitive and identifiable information, including research data, source documents and electronic records. Report any actual or suspected breaches of confidentiality or information governance promptly in accordance with organisational incident reporting procedures. Ensure confidentiality is maintained when working across multiple sites, community settings and external partner organisations, including sponsors and research delivery networks.