Overview
Changes in staffing and NIHR funding this year have prompted anatural evolution in our research team structure, creating an open and excitingopportunity to rethink how research is conducted within our practice.
Who we're looking for
We're inviting any enthusiastic member working in a primary care team, whether you're a nurse, healthcare assistant, admin staff, or another healthcare professional with a keen interest in research. You don't need to be a nurse! Because many research activities are administrative or coordination-based, this is an excellent chance to develop in a new direction within the practice.
Preferred background: experience in General Practice and an understanding of how research can improve health outcomes will be advantageous, but passion and energy for research are the real core requirements.
Main duties of the job
Role Overview
As a Research Practitioner, you will help design, organise, and deliver research projects that improve patient care, often through:
* Supporting recruitment, consent, data collection, and follow-up under ICH GCP guidelines
* Coordinating study activities and liaising across internal and external stakeholders
* Managing administrative research tasks: data entry, correspondence, documentation, compliance with GDPR and research protocols
* Contributing to the next chapter of how Queen Square conducts research
About us
About Queen Square Medical Practice
At Queen Square, we pride ourselves on delivering the highest standard of healthcare to patients across Lancaster, Caton and the surrounding areas, including specialist clinics in Gynaecology, Fertility, Sexual Health, and more at our HealthHub on Queen Street.
We are an award-winning, research-active practice. Our longstanding dedication to research is reflected in:
* Recognition as a finalist in the 2016 Clinical Research Impact category at the Health Service Journal Awards.
* Primary Care Research Team of the Year at the 2023 North West Coast Research & Innovation Awards.
* A finalist for Innovation in Workforce Culture in 2025.
* Commendations from RCGP and NIHR Clinical Research Network.
* Recruitment of nearly 900 patients in 2022/23, with continued engagement in 2024/25.
Job responsibilities
Title
Hours
Up to 37 hours per week (full-time), job share considered
Location
Queen Square Medical Practice, Lancaster
Reporting to
Research Development Lead and Practice Director
Who can apply
Anyone in primary care with enthusiasm for research
Job description
Salary
£38,566 - £44,373, dependent on experience
Tenure
Permanent
Location
Queen Square Medical Practice, Lancaster
Disclosure
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.
Why join us?
Join a respected, research-accredited practice, with a track record of innovation and excellence in primary care research.
Shape the future of research at Queen Square, at an exciting moment of team development and change.
Broaden your skills, even if you're not clinically trained — this role offers a strong development and career growth pathway.
Be part of a practice known for inclusivity, teamwork, and staff development, with a flexible and supportive environment.
Next steps
If you're driven by curiosity, patient-centered care, and want to play a part in shaping future research at Queen Square, then we want to hear from you. Whether you're clinical or administrative, let's talk about how you can contribute and grow in this evolving role.
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