215846 - Senior Research Nurse (FWW)

NHS National Services Scotland; Pavilion; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare organization as a Senior Research Nurse in Ophthalmology. This part-time role involves supporting innovative clinical research projects at the Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion. Ideal candidates are passionate nurses with clinical research experience, committed to excellence in patient care. You will play a crucial role in enhancing patient care through research, working collaboratively with a dedicated team. If you meet the qualifications and are excited about contributing to groundbreaking research, apply now!

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical research or ophthalmology required.
• Must have PVG Scheme membership.

Responsibilities

• Identify, screen, and recruit patients for research studies.
• Provide care and support to research participants.
• Collaborate with a team to ensure research success.

Skills

Clinical Research

Patient Care

Collaboration

Education

Nursing Degree

Job description

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.

**Please note – the e-mail address you provide on the application form will be used to communicate any further correspondence relating to this vacancy**

**Please note we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage**

JOB TITLE: Senior Research Nurse – Ophthalmology
Band 6
LOCATION: Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion
CONTRACT DURATION: 2 Year Fixed Term/Secondment opportunity
HOURS: 22.2 hours

Are you a passionate and driven nurse looking to advance your career in clinical research? Join our dynamic Ophthalmology research team at the Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion and make a real difference in patient care!

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Senior Research Nurse with experience in clinical research or ophthalmology. In this exciting role, you will support a range of innovative clinical research projects aimed at enhancing the clinical care of our patients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify, screen, and recruit patients for various research studies.
• Provide exceptional care and support to research participants throughout their involvement in the studies.
• Collaborate with a dedicated team of professionals to ensure the success of our research initiatives.

If you are committed to excellence in patient care and excited about contributing to groundbreaking research, we would love to hear from you!

If you believe you meet the criteria of the person specification and would like to join the Ophthalmology team, please apply.

This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/ record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post.

Please note: As this post is part-time the salary will be pro-rata.

The use of the term “Senior” in this post refers only to the level of experience and responsibility required for this post rather than age. As such, applications from people of all ages are welcomed, subject to meeting the relevant criteria.

For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. If after reading this information you have any questions please contact Amy McLaren, Deputy Clinical Research Nurse Manager, [e-mail] or Carla Pettifor Senior Research Nurse, [e-mail]