Job Summary
We have an exciting opportunity to join our award winning research team at Oak Tree Surgery and Pensilva Health Centre. The position is for a Clinical Research Nurse to assist with the running of a number of new and ongoing clinical trials.
Part‑time contract, 25.5 hours per week, working Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 8am‑5pm.
Working as part of a small, friendly research team the successful candidate would gain valuable experience in all aspects of a trial management from feasibility to study close‑down of both commercial and non‑commercial trials. A dynamic and enthusiastic individual is required as we seek to increase our portfolio of studies and develop research partnerships with other organisations.
Main Duties
* Coordinate and deliver research at Oak Tree Surgery and Pensilva Health Centre, planning care pathways for trial patients.
* Recruit, screen, educate and monitor patients and collect accurate data.
* Provide clinical care including phlebotomy, ECG, medicines administration and adverse event reporting.
* Use in‑depth knowledge of trial protocols, ensure compliance with local, national, and international guidelines.
About Us
Our aim is to provide high quality healthcare for all. We operate from two sites in South East Cornwall and provide a supportive, friendly environment.
Benefits
* 5 weeks annual leave per year plus bank holidays
* 1 week CPD leave
* Regular half‑day practice closures for staff training, team building and wellbeing activities
* Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
* Free on‑site parking
* Company sick pay
* Regular social events including annual company funded Christmas party
* Numerous charity fundraising events throughout the year
* Lunch break staff walking group
* Monthly team meetings for shared learning
Job Details
Contract: Permanent (part‑time)
Location: Clemo Road, Liskeard SC, PL14 3XA and School Road, Pensilva Liskeard SC, PL14 5RP
Reference number: A2074-25-0004
Responsibilities
* Follow ICH GCP guidelines and research governance standards.
* Support implementation, coordination and management of clinical trial protocols.
* Identify, screen and recruit patients/volunteers according to inclusion/exclusion criteria.
* Register randomise patients into trials.
* Obtain informed consent under delegated Principal Investigator supervision.
* Provide ongoing information to participants for effective informed consent.
* Facilitate consent process with correct documentation.
* Coordinate visit schedules and liaise with team members.
* Provide ongoing follow‑up care during the trial.
* Maintain clinical skills: phlebotomy, vital signs, ECG, lab sample handling.
* Handle laboratory work safely, including centrifugation, aliquoting, dry ice, courier coordination.
* Ensure safe storage and administration of study medication.
* Perform other clinical procedures as specified by protocol.
* Manage emergency situations: cardiac arrest, major incident, fire procedures.
* Participate in clinical trial monitoring and reporting of adverse events.
* Update senior research nurse on trial progress.
Additional Skills/Requirements
* Registered Nurse.
* Demonstrable research experience.
* Excellent communication and organisational skills.
* Proficient in phlebotomy, injections, ECGs and good clinical skills.
* Knowledge of ICH GCP Guidelines.
* Experience with Excel/Word; managing own workload and working under own initiative.
* Desirable: experience in primary care, EMIS WEB, own workload management.
Professional
* Work within professional codes; seek advice as necessary.
* Collaborate with multidisciplinary team; contribute to governance.
* Maintain positive relationships; uphold confidentiality per Data Protection Act.
* Promptly report incidents per surgery policy.
Educational
* Maintain CPD in line with NMC guidelines.
* Attend site initiation, investigator, and interim meetings.
* Train new staff as required.
Other
* Cover for staff during absences.
* Carry out administrative duties appropriate to the post.
* Work at either Pensilva Health Centre or Oak Tree Surgery per requirements.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
Applicants must submit Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Employer Details
Name: Oak Tree Surgery & Pensilva Health Centre
Address: Clemo Road, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 3XA
Website: https://www.theoaktreesurgery.co.uk/
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Part‑time
Job function
Health Care Provider – Hospitals
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