Medical Research jobs in Bristol

Job Title:  Research Nurse

Reporting to:  GP Partner/Practice Manager

Hours:  part time to be discussed

Salary: Dependent on experience

Clevedon Medical Centre is a small seaside town located a convenient commutable distance from Bristol. The practice has 5 GP Partners and serves approximately 16,500 patients. We employ a multi-disciplinary team of clinicians including GP’s, ACP’s, Home visiting Paramedic, Chronic disease nurses, Treatment Room nurses, Research Nurse, Pharmacists, HCA’s, phlebotomists, who are all supported by an incredible Admin team.

We are looking for a passionate and experienced Research Nurse to join our friendly and supportive GP Surgery research team. We have been fortunate to see a lot of growth in our capacity for research, which is credited to our hardworking research team, and have a great reputation locally and nationally for delivering innovative research projects to our patients and the local community. We have recently used NIHR funding to create a bespoke Research hub within the surgery and are lucky to employ various clinicians in the current team.

Job Summary

• The post holder will be an experienced Research Nurse who, acting within their professional boundaries, will deliver high-quality care for patients taking part in Research. The main purpose of the job is to provide support for National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) portfolio adopted projects and commercial studies adopted by the practice. You will work across a range of studies which include observational research, novel drug therapy and clinical interventions. Under direction of the Research Lead Partner, and working alongside our current Research Team, you will participate in the recruitment and follow up of patients to research studies. The role will involve undertaking study related procedures as appropriate and the assessment, planning and on-going care of research participants throughout the duration of the study.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor participants throughout clinical trials.
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation.
• Promote participant safety, comfort and wellbeing throughout each study.
• Work closely with physicians, technicians and the wider multidisciplinary research team.
• Screening of potential trial participants demonstrating knowledge of specific study protocols as required.
• Perform study appointments and related procedures which typically include, vital signs, obtaining blood and urine samples, ECG recording, documenting medical history, administration of study medication (although this will vary per study).
• Data entry and safety reporting.
• Record keeping must be accurate and legible with great attention to detail.
• Maintain up to date record of training.
• Optimise participant retention by developing good rapport and displaying professionalism at all times.
• Ensuring trial related nursing activities related to a wide range of therapeutic areas are undertaken in accordance with NMC Code of Conduct, company SOPs, Good Clinical Practice (ICH-GCP) and GDPR compliant.
• Ability to work under own initiative but always as part of the wider research team, maintaining good working relationships.
• Attend study initiation, investigator and research team meetings as required.
• Maintain study databases, electronic systems and paper records where applicable.
• Assist with feasibility assessments and the implementation of new research studies within the practice.
• Support recruitment planning and monitor recruitment against study targets.
• Coordinate study appointments, investigations, samples and follow-up activities.
• Communicate effectively with study sponsors, Clinical Research Networks, Contract Research Organisations and other relevant organisations.
• Assist with the preparation and maintenance of study files and documentation.
• Manage competing study requirements effectively and prioritise workload appropriately.

If you would be interested in joining our team or finding out more about the role, please forward a CV to abbie.rickwood@nhs.net or apply within by 30th September 2026.

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Work Location: In person