Research Nurse (Rotation Post) - Glasgow Clinical Research Facility

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 49,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Flexible working options

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is seeking a registered nurse to support clinical research delivery at the Glasgow Clinical Research Facility across NHSGGC sites. You will coordinate recruitment, treatment, education, monitoring and follow-up, while ensuring accurate study documentation and high standards of care throughout the research journey.

Applicants must be a first level registered nurse with degree-level education, with acute clinical experience and a commitment to professional

Qualifications

• Registered nurse preferably educated to degree level.
• Post registration experience in acute clinical setting required.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Proficient in MS Office and electronic patient management systems.

Responsibilities

• Practice within the NMC framework and governance requirements.
• Maintain professional manner with patients and multidisciplinary team.
• Develop knowledge through evidence-based practice and ongoing learning.
• Conduct clinical research in line with protocols and governance.
• Understand consent, ethics and trial design implications.
• Deliver high standard of care to patients and volunteers in research.
• Assess, plan and deliver research interventions per protocol.
• Ensure work follows protocol and trial design; maintain competencies.
• Develop clinical skills such as venepuncture and cannulation.

Skills

NMC pin

Registered nurse

Organisational skills

Communication

IT skills

MS Office

Independence

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor degree in Nursing

Tools

Electronic patient management systems

Job description

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

You need to have a live NMC UK pin in order to be considered for this post.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Glasgow Clinical Research Facility, which supports the safe and efficient delivery of high-quality clinical research across sites including QEUH/RHC, GRI, the Royal Alexandra Hospital, Gartnavel General Hospital and the Dental Hospital.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated registered nurse to support the delivery of clinical research involving patients and healthy volunteers. You will coordinate participant recruitment, treatment, education, monitoring and follow-up, while ensuring accurate study documentation and high standards of care throughout the research journey.

Working closely with Principal and Chief Investigators and the wider multidisciplinary team, you will manage your own caseload and contribute to the successful delivery of a varied research portfolio.

Applicants must be a first level registered nurse with relevant clinical experience and be educated to degree level, or working towards this. Knowledge of research governance, informed consent, confidentiality, randomisation and Good Clinical Practice would be advantageous. Strong organisational, communication and IT skills are essential, along with a methodical approach and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

This post requires PVG Scheme membership/record for the relevant regulatory group. If you are not already a member, a satisfactory Disclosure Scotland check will be required before appointment.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) may be able to provide visa sponsorship for certain roles, subject to the post meeting the relevant eligibility criteria. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis following interview and during the pre‑employment verification process. Applicants must state their current right to work in their application.

Skilled Worker visa and Health and Care Worker visa

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• Location based in Queen Elizabeth University Hospital
• Secondment or Job-share opportunity
• Fixed-term Contract for 24 months
• Full-time position (36 hours per week) and Part-time position (21.6 hours per week) available
• The post is based on a Monday to Friday service, usually 08:30-16:30, with flexibility required to meet study needs, including occasional unsocial hours and weekend working. The ability to travel across NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde sites is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Practice within the Legal & Ethical framework as established by Nursing Midwifery Council (NMC) and national legislation to ensure patient interests and wellbeing are met.
• At all times maintain a professional manner with patients, colleagues and the wider multi-disciplinary team.
• Develop in the role by using evidence based practice and continuously improve own knowledge following.
• Conduct clinical research in accordance with current research regulatory and governance requirements.
• Develop and maintain an understanding and knowledge of the legal, ethical and professional issues surrounding consenting patients or volunteers to clinical trials.
• Provide a high standard of care to patients and volunteers participating in research projects and clinical trials.
• Assess, plan and deliver research interventions as per protocol.
• Demonstrate understanding of the research protocols, clinical interventions and procedures involved ensuring all work undertaken follows the research protocol and trial design.
• Develop and maintain clinical skills and competencies to meet research project requirements e.g. Venepuncture, cannulation.
• Please refer to the job description for further details.

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

• Registered nurse preferably educated to degree level.
• Post registration experience in acute clinical setting required.
• Ability to fulfil criteria outlined in the job description.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Proficient in MS office and electronic patient management systems.

What We Offer

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For An Informal Discussion, Please Contact

Nicola Thomson, Training and Education Facilitator, On 0141 232 7600 or email [e-mail]

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full‑time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as "various", we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.

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