Research Nurse

This post sits in the Clinical Trials Research Unit at Lakeside Healthcare Group's Corby headquarters, which runs research across a large multi-site general practice organisation. The post holder manages and co-ordinates a set group of concurrent studies from set-up to archiving, meeting agreed recruitment targets, and handles direct patient contact plus data collection. In primary care, the post reports to the Director of Research and works independently with clinical specialist support.

Visa sponsorship is not offered, so right to work must be shown at interview.

• Manage, co-ordinate and facilitate a defined group of concurrent research studies, from set-up to archiving
• Meet agreed patient recruitment targets safely
• Recruit, educate and monitor patients taking part in research studies through direct patient contact
• Collect and document accurate research data
• Carry out clinical procedures within research studies
• Deliver safe, high quality research nursing services in a primary care setting
• Deliver health care interventions and care as defined by study parameters and directed by the Director of Research
• Support service development and the safe delivery and implementation of policy and procedures
• Demonstrate professional nursing standards, advocacy and performance

• Accredited diploma level training
• Evidence of continued professional development

• Registered Nurse
• NMC 1st level registration

• Recent experience as a Registered Nurse in a primary care, community or acute setting
• Involvement in implementing and using protocols and clinical guidelines
• Experience of managing or dealing with the public and patients

• Experience of using clinical systems and Microsoft Office software

• Right to work in the UK, shown at interview

• Evidence of experiential learning in research and development
• Experience of audit and/or research
• Experience of Systm One
• Clinical experience across areas such as respiratory, diabetes and cardiovascular disease
• Primary care nursing qualification and/or experience
• Degree in healthcare or nursing
• Clinical supervision training
• Mentorship course or equivalent