Research Development Nurse Lead

Job responsibilities

Main Responsibilities

Clinical Duties

Identify, recruit, consent, and follow up patients for research studies in line with protocols.

Maintain compliance with ICH-GCP, EU directives, MHRA, and local SOPs.

Support safe administration of trial-related treatments and medications.

Collect and process biological samples with appropriate training.

Ensure accurate and timely completion of Case Report Forms and study documentation.

Safely manage and store investigational medicinal products IMPs and clinical trial equipment.

Report and record adverse events in accordance with protocol.

Provide information and support to participants and their families throughout the study lifecycle.

Participate in internal and external research meetings and training.

Facilitate informed consent discussions, ensuring participants understand the trial, risks, benefits, and their rights.

Liaise with multidisciplinary teams, sponsors, CROs, and the Clinical Research Network.

Adapt communication styles to meet patient needs, including those with additional communication requirements.

Maintain professional and effective communication across clinical and research settings.

Champion research across the practice and support a research-positive culture.

Contribute to local protocol development, audits, and quality improvement.

Keep up to date with current legislation and developments in clinical research.

Maintain professional registration and comply with NMC Code of Conduct.

Ensure high standards of clinical governance, infection control, and patient confidentiality.

Maintain and update the Investigator Site Files.

Contribute to audits, monitoring visits, and inspections.

Support a safe working environment through adherence to H&S policies.

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualifications & Training
• Registered General Nurse (RGN) NMC registered
• Evidence of CPD and willingness to undertake additional training
• Experience
• Experience in delivering patient care in a clinical setting
• Experience in clinical research or willingness to train
• Knowledge
• Understanding of ICH-GCP, GDPR, and clinical governance
• Proficiency in using clinical IT systems and Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of informed consent process
• Skills
• Venepuncture or willingness to train
• Accurate data entry and documentation
• Ability to work autonomously and meet deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Personal Attribute
• Motivated and flexible
• Ability to prioritise and manage time effectively
• High attention to detail
• Committed to continuous improvement and team collaboration

Desirable

• Qualifications & Training
• Research qualification or GCP certification
• Membership of a relevant professional body
• Primary care or community care experience
• Experience
• Experience in research governance and study delivery
• Audit and quality improvement work
• Knowledge
• Understanding of NIHR portfolio processes
• Familiarity with primary care systems EMIS or similar
• Skills
• Competence in sample handling and storage
• Ability to motivate and support change in patients
• Personal Attributes
• Positive role model
• Leadership potential and ability to influence

additional requirements

Essential

• Must be able to travel between sites if required.
• Subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
• Must adhere to practice policies on confidentiality, safeguarding, equality, and workplace conduct.

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).