Research Nurse (Rotation Post) - Glasgow Clinical Research Facility

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking enthusiastic Research Nurses to join their Clinical Research Facility. This fixed-term role offers the opportunity to deliver high-quality nursing care to patients involved in clinical research, coordinating recruitment and treatment while working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams. Candidates should be First Level Registered Nurses with relevant clinical experience and a commitment to ongoing professional development. Join a diverse and inclusive workforce that values your contributions and promotes a supportive environment for personal and professional growth.

Qualifications

• First Level Registered Nurse with relevant clinical experience.
• Knowledge of research principles and ethical considerations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to patients in clinical research.
• Coordinate recruitment, treatment, and data documentation.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Organization

Communication

IT Proficiency

Ability to Work Independently

Team Collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse Degree

Ongoing Professional Development

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, one of the UK's largest healthcare systems, employs approximately 40,000 staff across various clinical and non-clinical roles. We provide a wide range of services including acute hospital, primary, community, and mental health care to a population of over 1.15 million, expanding to 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

This is a fixed-term position for 24 months.

Applicants must hold a current, active NMC UK registration. Please note that the salary is pro-rata for part-time hours.

The Clinical Research Facility operates from 08:00 to 17:00, Monday to Friday, with typical hours from 08:30 to 16:30. Flexibility is required to meet research needs, including working unsocial hours and weekends as necessary. Travel between NHS GGC sites is essential.

The Glasgow Clinical Research Facility includes facilities at QEUH/RHC and GRI, with satellite units at Royal Alexandra Hospital, Gartnavel General Hospital, and the Dental Hospital. The facility aims to streamline research processes and ensure safety and efficiency. We are seeking enthusiastic Research Nurses to deliver high-quality nursing care to patients and volunteers involved in clinical research. The role involves coordinating recruitment, treatment, education, monitoring, follow-up, and data documentation, working collaboratively with Principal and Chief Investigators and multidisciplinary teams.

Candidates should be First Level Registered Nurses, with relevant clinical experience, and ideally educated to degree level or working towards it. Knowledge of research principles, confidentiality, randomisation, informed consent, and ethical considerations is important. Familiarity with the Research Governance Framework and good clinical practice is beneficial. Key skills include attention to detail, organization, communication, IT proficiency, and the ability to work independently and within a team.

Minimum Requirements:

• Registered Nurse, educated to degree level or working towards it
• Relevant clinical experience
• Knowledge of research regulations and governance (beneficial)
• Evidence of ongoing professional development

This role requires PVG Scheme membership or record. If not current, an application must be made through Disclosure Scotland and approved before employment begins.

For more details, including job description and person specification, please contact Naomi Hickey, Education and Quality Lead, at 0141 232 7600 or [e-mail]. Informal inquiries are welcome.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde values diversity and promotes an inclusive workforce. We are committed to being a Forces Friendly Employer and welcome applications from the Armed Forces Community.

Applicants must provide genuine responses to all questions in the application. The use of AI, automated tools, or third-party assistance to draft responses is strongly discouraged. Submitting AI-generated or altered responses may lead to application withdrawal.

For support with the application portal or login issues, contact the Jobtrain support hub.