Research GP

Role description

Job summary

Shore Medical is seeking a Research GP to join our research team, working across our practice sites as required.

The post holder will work as a Sub-Investigator on clinical research studies, supporting the delivery of high-quality research in accordance with study protocols and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines. The role will involve the clinical assessment and ongoing care of research participants, including screening for eligibility, obtaining informed consent, undertaking clinical assessments and follow-up visits, and reviewing clinical and laboratory results to ensure participant safety and wellbeing.

We are looking for a GP with an interest in clinical research who is committed to delivering safe, high-quality patient care and maintaining the highest standards of GCP. The successful candidate will work closely with the Principal Investigator and wider research team, contributing to the successful delivery of clinical trials and ensuring participants are supported throughout their research journey.

Job Type: 12-month Fixed Term Contract commencing December 2026

Hours: 1 session per week (Thursday)

Main duties of the job

The Research GP will play an important role in the delivery of clinical trials across Shore Medical, working alongside the Principal Investigator and research team to ensure studies are conducted safely and effectively.

The role will involve clinical input throughout the research process, from assessing potential participants and confirming eligibility through to conducting study visits, reviewing investigations and monitoring participants during their involvement in a trial. The post holder will also identify and appropriately escalate any clinical concerns or significant results in accordance with study requirements.

This is an opportunity for a GP with an interest in research to contribute to the development of evidence-based healthcare while supporting patients to take part in research. The successful candidate will be organised, clinically confident and committed to maintaining high standards of participant care and GCP compliance.

About us

Shore Medical is a GP Super Partnership with 6 practices across Poole and Bournemouth. We aspire to offer exceptional care to our 58,000 patients and are innovative in our approach to developing new teams and pathways to ever improve how general practice is delivered.

We have a friendly and supportive team of more than 200 staff, with over 40 GPs, Pharmacists, Paramedics, Nurses, Mental Health specialists and our range of administrative staff. We have a great social side to our team with Summer and Christmas parties, running and paddle boarding groups as well as many other events throughout the year.

The Practices in the Partnership are:

• Lilliput Surgery
• Poole Road Medical Centre
• Wessex Road Surgery
• Heatherview Medical Centre
• Fernside Surgery
• Parkstone Tower Practice

We offer

• Competitive salary
• Friendly and supportive working environment
• Continuous CPD
• NHS Pension Scheme with Life Insurance
• Free parking at most of the sites
• Cycle to work scheme
• Refer a Friend scheme
• Summer & Christmas parties