Clinical Research Nurse Manager

NHS Scotland; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Canada is seeking a Research Nurse Manager for its Clinical Research Facility. The ideal candidate will have significant management experience and expertise in leading clinical research projects. Responsibilities include overseeing research activities, implementing management strategies, and developing recruitment plans for study participants. This role requires a registered nurse with a first-level degree, exceptional clinical skills, and the ability to support and mentor research staff. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with relevant post-registration experience in an acute care setting.
• Experience managing clinical research projects, both academic and commercial.
• Evidence of developed clinical and technical skills for mentoring research staff.

Responsibilities

• Implement management strategies for the Clinical Research Facility.
• Lead and develop recruitment plans for study participants.
• Manage resources supporting clinical research activities.

Skills

Clinical research management

Leadership

Communication

Training and supervision

Report writing

Education

First level degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Research web-based systems

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

Research Nurse Manager (Paediatrics) – Band 7

Permanent

The Glasgow Clinical Research Facility incorporates Clinical Research Facilities at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital / Royal Hospital for Children and Glasgow Royal Infirmary. With satellite units at the Royal Alexandra Hospital, Gartnavel General Hospital and the Dental Hospital. Jointly they provide a streamlined service to investigators to conduct their clinical research efficiently and safely.

Glasgow Clinical Research Facility (CRF) are recruiting an innovation and visionary Paediatric Research Nurse Manager to provide leadership and clinical research expertise to support the Clinical Research Facility (CRF) teams across NHS GG&C in delivering a high standard of care to study participants.

As a Research Nurse Manager you will be expected to implement management strategies and initiate processes and systems to facilitate the development of the Clinical Research Facility. The Research Nurse Manager may also be required to act as lead nurse for an agreed number of studies supported by the GCRF with responsibility for study management and study specific staff training, ensuring compliance with the protocol, sponsor and Clinical Trials Unit Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), clinical trial regulations, research governance and GG&C policies. You will also lead, develop and implement, in collaboration with the research team, a recruitment plan to identify, consent and retain study participants. Regular written and verbal reports on GCRF activity and development will also be required to be provided.

The Research Nurse Manager will manage resources to support clinical research activity to meet objectives agreed by Glasgow CRF and Research & Innovation (R&I) senior management team. They will liaise with the national research teams and organisations contributing to the development of collaborative working practices.

Minimal Requirements

• Registered Nurse with appropriate current relevant post-registration experience in the acute care setting.
• Minimum requirement of first level degree with evidence of continuing personal development.
• Experience in managing clinical research projects including both academic and commercial CTIMPs and non-CTIMP studies.
• Evidence of highly developed clinical and technical skills with the ability to support, train, supervise and mentor research staff.
• Significant management experience with the ability to manage, motivate and develop staff.
• Personal development in research or relevant area e.g. project management, including current working knowledge of GCP, regulatory legislation and research frameworks.
• Ability to prioritise own and staff workload to achieve agreed timelines, quality standards and targets.
• Experience of producing written reports, SOPs, templates and presentations.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office, research web-based systems and databases proficiently and effectively in the workplace.

For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are required, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. Informal enquires are encouraged,

please contact Karen Duffy, GCRF Lead Nurse– 0141 232 7600 [e-mail]

Information for candidates

As from 1st April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part time hours will be reduced pro‑rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.

This post may close early to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.

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