Research Nurse
| Posting date: | 13 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 31 March 2026 |
| Location: | Sandbach, CW11 1EQ |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | A2297-26-0006 |
Summary
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: Review and assess trial protocols, consider all potential trials in terms of capacity and capability and viable recruitment period. Identify and work with the Team Lead to resolve resource implications in delivering and facilitating clinical research. 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. To support the recruitment process for new and ongoing clinical trials, assessing patient suitability and ensuring the correct consent process is followed To provide advice and guidance to patients with regard to their involvement in clinical research trials Coordinate logistics for patient visits and perform patient assessments as outlined in study protocols, including blood collection and centrifugation. Competently interpret clinical records, charts, and care documentation to assess clinical interventions, medications, and patient responses, ensuring suitability for inclusion in individual trials Conduct required screening procedures in line with study criteria. To monitor treatment toxicity and/or side effects and to take appropriate action to reduce the effects of treatment as necessary. To report and record any adverse events and serious adverse events that occur whilst the patient is being treated on a clinical trial. To work within the NMC Code of Conduct and within your individual scope of professional conduct. Accurately record all research activity to maintain clear and contemporaneous study documentation, including the reporting of adverse and serious adverse events. Assist in study close down and the preparation of results of research for presentation as posters, abstracts, papers or scientific presentations.