Practice​/Research Nurse

Thepostholder will work across two complementary functions: delivering high quality clinical care as a Practice Nurse while supporting the development and delivery of research activity within the practice. In the Practice Nurse capacity, therole provides evidence based nursing care health promotion, long term condition support, and participation in national screening and vaccination programmes. In the Research Nurse capacity, the postholder contributes to thesafe and effective running of clinical research studies, including patient recruitment, informed consent, data collection, and adherence to study protocols and governance requirements.

Thisdual role strengthens the practices commitment to excellent patient care and innovation. The postholder will balance routine clinical duties with research responsibilities, ensuring that both areas are delivered to a high standard, inline with NMC requirements, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and local governance frameworks. Working collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team, therole supports improved patient outcomes, contributes to the evidence base for primary care and enhances the practices capacity to participate inhigh quality research.

This is a dual clinical and research position, combining the core responsibilities of a Practice Nurse with the exciting opportunity to work as a Research Nurse within a supportive, forward thinking GP practice.

As a Practice Nurse, you will deliver safe, evidence based care including long term condition reviews, immunisations, cervical screening, wound care health promotion, and support for national screening and vaccination programmes. You will work closely with our multidisciplinary team to provide high quality, person centred care to our patients.

As a Research Nurse, you will play a key role in the delivery of primary care research studies. This includes identifying and recruiting eligible patients, supporting informed consent, collecting high quality data, and ensuring all research activity meets Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and governance standards. You will help strengthen our commitment to innovation and contribute to improving outcomes for our local population.

Are you a motivated and compassionate nurse looking to develop your clinical skills while contributing to high quality primary care research? Oaks Healthcare is expanding its nursing team, and we are delighted to offer aunique splitrole opportunity for an experienced Practice Nurse who is alsokeen to support our growing research activity.

Oaks Healthcare in Cowplain, is a welcoming, forward thinking practice with a strong reputation for kindness, teamwork, and continuous improvement. We are proud ofour supportive culture, where every member of staff is valued, encouraged, andgiven space to grow. As a developing organisation, we invest in our people,embrace innovation, and work collaboratively to deliver high quality, patient centred care. Oaks Healthcare is not just a workplace its a community where staff feel respected, listened to, and empowered to make a real difference.

• Registered General Nurse (RGN) with current NMC registration. Demonstrates professional accountability, adherence to the NMC Code, and commitment to maintaining high clinical standards.
• Experience working in primary care or general practice
  . Confident in delivering evidence based care within a GP setting, with an understanding of the pace, demands, and collaborative nature of primary care.
• Chronic disease management experience. Skilled in supporting patients with longterm conditions such as asthma, COPD, diabetes, hypertension, or cardiovascular disease, including routine reviews and personalised care planning.
• Phlebotomy competence. Able to perform venepuncture safely and efficiently, ensuring accurate sample collection and a positive patient experience.
• Strong communication and organisational skills. Able to build rapport with patients, work effectively with the multidisciplinary team, and manage competing priorities in a busy clinical environment.
• Competent in IT and clinical systems. Comfortable using digital tools, clinical templates, and…