Job summary Mendip Vale Medical Group (MVMG) is seeking an additional Research Nurse to join our expanding team. This exciting opportunity comes as we continue to grow our research portfolio across our friendly and innovative practices, serving over 85,000 patients across 10 sites in North Somerset, Bristol, and South Gloucestershire. As a Research Nurse, you will be responsible for the set-up, maintenance, and close-down of studies, including commercial trials and those adopted onto the NIHR Portfolio, ensuring compliance with local, national, and international regulations. We are looking for candidates who are passionate about improving patient health outcomes and who have previous clinical research experience, including involvement in commercial trials. You will work collaboratively with our multidisciplinary surgery teams, ensuring that high standards of practice are achieved in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) principles, while delivering high-quality research and patient care. If you are motivated, enthusiastic, and committed to advancing healthcare through research, we would love to hear from you. Main duties of the job The successful candidate will be expected to work as a self-directed clinician, playing a key role in the organisation and management of clinical trials within the group. Key aspects of the role include the recruitment, education, and monitoring of patients participating in clinical trials. Working closely with the Lead Research Partner and members of the multidisciplinary team, you will support patients who choose to take part in research by providing advice, information, and acting as a patient advocate. You will be responsible for the co-ordination and management of a clinical research portfolio, collaborating with key personnel to ensure the continuity of care and support for patients involved in clinical trials. About us As a high-achieving and well-organised practice, we embrace a Multi-Disciplinary Team approach to care provision. Changes made from merging and working more effectively have enabled us to make investment into our buildings, making our estate one of the newest and brightest in the south west. Date posted 28 April 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £38,383 to £46,205 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Compressed hours Reference number A0219-25-0016 Job locations Coniston Medical Practice Coniston Road Patchway Bristol BS34 5TF Job description Job responsibilities Working collaboratively with the wider research team, you will support the safe and effective conduct of a variety of clinical studies, including commercial studies and those adopted to the NIHR Portfolio. All activities will be carried out in accordance with relevant regulatory and legal frameworks governing the planning, execution, and closure of clinical research. You will work closely with the Administration Officer(s) to ensure that site files are maintained to a high standard and remain compliant. Additionally, you will be responsible for ensuring that studies are delivered on time and in alignment with agreed targets. The post-holder will develop good working relationships with: Research team Wider practice team Patients participating in clinical research External clinical trial sponsors and providers Clinical Responsibilities Undertake a variety of delegated duties in accordance with the guidelines and protocols set by the Surgery and individual studies being conducted. Assess patients suitability for participation in studies and ensure informed consent is appropriately obtained. Coordinate logistics for patient visits and perform patient assessments as outlined in study protocols, including blood collection and centrifugation. Conduct required screening procedures in line with study criteria. Competently interpret clinical records, charts, and care documentation to assess clinical interventions, medications, and patient responses, ensuring suitability for inclusion in individual trials. Accurately record all research activity to maintain clear and contemporaneous study documentation, including the reporting of adverse and serious adverse events. Ensure compliance with ICH-GCP, ISO 14155, and all relevant local, national, and international legislation, proactively identifying and addressing any incomplete, inaccurate, or misleading documentation. Other Responsibilities within the Organisation: 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. Co-ordinate arrangements for patients participating in clinical trials, according to study protocols, and communicate all necessary information to relevant personnel. Take day to day responsibility for the management of a portfolio of trials relating to site specific area(s), ensuring that information is kept up to date and a comprehensive portfolio is maintained as far as possible by working closely with investigators. Provide leadership and motivation for staff, facilitating orientation and training programs, ensuring information about studies is available and disseminated as appropriate. Undertake any other duties commensurate with the post holders grade as agreed with the principal investigator or management team. Job description Job responsibilities Working collaboratively with the wider research team, you will support the safe and effective conduct of a variety of clinical studies, including commercial studies and those adopted to the NIHR Portfolio. All activities will be carried out in accordance with relevant regulatory and legal frameworks governing the planning, execution, and closure of clinical research. You will work closely with the Administration Officer(s) to ensure that site files are maintained to a high standard and remain compliant. Additionally, you will be responsible for ensuring that studies are delivered on time and in alignment with agreed targets. The post-holder will develop good working relationships with: Research team Wider practice team Patients participating in clinical research External clinical trial sponsors and providers Clinical Responsibilities Undertake a variety of delegated duties in accordance with the guidelines and protocols set by the Surgery and individual studies being conducted. Assess patients suitability for participation in studies and ensure informed consent is appropriately obtained. Coordinate logistics for patient visits and perform patient assessments as outlined in study protocols, including blood collection and centrifugation. Conduct required screening procedures in line with study criteria. Competently interpret clinical records, charts, and care documentation to assess clinical interventions, medications, and patient responses, ensuring suitability for inclusion in individual trials. Accurately record all research activity to maintain clear and contemporaneous study documentation, including the reporting of adverse and serious adverse events. Ensure compliance with ICH-GCP, ISO 14155, and all relevant local, national, and international legislation, proactively identifying and addressing any incomplete, inaccurate, or misleading documentation. Other Responsibilities within the Organisation: 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. Co-ordinate arrangements for patients participating in clinical trials, according to study protocols, and communicate all necessary information to relevant personnel. Take day to day responsibility for the management of a portfolio of trials relating to site specific area(s), ensuring that information is kept up to date and a comprehensive portfolio is maintained as far as possible by working closely with investigators. Provide leadership and motivation for staff, facilitating orientation and training programs, ensuring information about studies is available and disseminated as appropriate. Undertake any other duties commensurate with the post holders grade as agreed with the principal investigator or management team. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered with NMC Good Clinical Practice Evidence of ongoing professional development Desirable Proficient in sample preparation and centrifugation techniques Experience Essential Broad clinical knowledge and experience working within a research team, engaging in commercial research trials. Microsoft Office, in particular Microsoft Word, Excel and an experienced user of medical software packages Understanding of evidence based practice Proven ability to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of own clinical practice Understanding of the accountability arising from the NMC Code of Professional Conduct (2004) Interpreting and implementing relevant policy agendas for health and research Skills and Abilities Essential Ability to use skills in a range situations requiring analysis or comparison. Ability to assess and manage patient risk effectively and safely. Able to establish and maintain effective communication pathways within the organisation, the key external stakeholders. Able to analyse data and information. Patient focused and compassionate about delivery of safe and effect care. Ability to demonstrate commitment to Mendip Vale ethos and values. Resilient and highly flexible to meet service needs Desirable Experience of presenting information to wider audience Experience of effective use of networking and influencing skills Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered with NMC Good Clinical Practice Evidence of ongoing professional development Desirable Proficient in sample preparation and centrifugation techniques Experience Essential Broad clinical knowledge and experience working within a research team, engaging in commercial research trials. Microsoft Office, in particular Microsoft Word, Excel and an experienced user of medical software packages Understanding of evidence based practice Proven ability to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of own clinical practice Understanding of the accountability arising from the NMC Code of Professional Conduct (2004) Interpreting and implementing relevant policy agendas for health and research Skills and Abilities Essential Ability to use skills in a range situations requiring analysis or comparison. Ability to assess and manage patient risk effectively and safely. Able to establish and maintain effective communication pathways within the organisation, the key external stakeholders. Able to analyse data and information. Patient focused and compassionate about delivery of safe and effect care. Ability to demonstrate commitment to Mendip Vale ethos and values. Resilient and highly flexible to meet service needs Desirable Experience of presenting information to wider audience Experience of effective use of networking and influencing skills Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Mendip Vale Medical Group Address Coniston Medical Practice Coniston Road Patchway Bristol BS34 5TF Employer's website https://www.mendipvale.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Mendip Vale Medical Group Address Coniston Medical Practice Coniston Road Patchway Bristol BS34 5TF Employer's website https://www.mendipvale.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab). Location : Coniston Medical Practice, Patchway, BS34 5TF Bristol, United Kingdom