Senior Paediatric Research Nurse

NHS Scotland; Saskatoon; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Senior Paediatric Research Nurse to provide high-quality nursing care for children participating in clinical research. The successful candidate will coordinate the recruitment, treatment, and monitoring of participants, requiring excellent communication and organisational skills. A First Level Registered Paediatric Nurse educated to degree level is essential, with research experience being highly desirable. This role involves flexible hours and traveling between sites as necessary. Part-time hours may be considered.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Support for personal development

Qualifications

• You will be a First Level Registered Paediatric Nurse with relevant clinical experience.
• Research experience is desirable but equivalent clinical experience will be accepted.
• Attention to detail and strong organisational skills are key requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate recruitment, treatment, education, monitoring and follow-up of research participants.
• Ensure accurate collection and documentation of study data.
• Work with Principal and Chief Investigators and manage a caseload of research patients.

Skills

Registered Paediatric Nurse

Good IT skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Educated to degree level (or working towards)

Job description

Overview

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.

The shift pattern for this post is: Monday – Friday, 08:30 – 16:30. This is a fixed term post for 24 months. You must have a valid NMC pin to be recruited to this post.

The Glasgow Clinical Research Facility incorporates Clinical Research Facilities at the QEUH/RHC and GRI, 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.

The Glasgow Clinical Research Facility (CRF) is recruiting an experienced, enthusiastic and innovative Senior Paediatric Research Nurse to assist in providing high quality nursing care for children and their families participating in Clinical Research. Research experience is desirable but equivalent clinical experience will be accepted. You will be trained and supported to coordinate the recruitment, treatment, education, monitoring and follow up of research participants and the collection and documentation of accurate study data. You will work collaboratively with Principal and Chief Investigators and the wider multi-disciplinary team in the management of your own caseload of research patients.

You will be a First Level Registered Paediatric Nurse with relevant clinical experience (renal experience is desirable) and educated to (or working towards) degree level. Research experience is highly desirable although transferable skills can be demonstrated. You will work to research principles including confidentiality, randomisation procedures, informed consent and ethical issues, and an understanding of research within the context of the Research Governance Framework and good clinical Practice. Attention to detail, strong organisational and communication skills, good IT skills and a methodical approach are key requirements, along with a proven ability to work independently and as part of a team.

The Clinical Research Facility has research nurse cover from 08:00-17:00 Monday to Friday; predominantly the hours are 08:30-16:30 but there is a requirement to take a flexible approach to meet the needs of research studies, with a requirement to work unsocial hours and weekends as necessary. The ability to travel between all sites within NHSGGC is essential.

Responsibilities

Coordinate recruitment, treatment, education, monitoring and follow-up of research participants; ensure accurate collection and documentation of study data; work with Principal and Chief Investigators and the multidisciplinary team; manage a caseload of research patients; adhere to research principles and governance, consent processes, and ethical guidelines.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Registered Paediatric Nurse, educated to degree level (or working towards)
• Evidence of continuing personal development
• Significant, current and relevant clinical experience in renal specialties (desirable)
• Ability to prioritise own and staff workload to achieve agreed timelines, quality standards and targets
• First Level Registered Paediatric Nurse with relevant clinical experience
• Good IT, organisational and communication skills; ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Understanding of confidentiality, randomisation procedures, informed consent and ethical issues

• Desirable: Experience of working in both academic and commercial research; knowledge of current research regulations and governance requirements

Additional Information

• This post requires PVG Scheme membership/record. If not already a member for the required regulatory group (child and/or adult), an application to Disclosure Scotland will be needed before starting.
• Part-time hours will be considered. Secondment or job-share opportunities may be available.
• Informal contact: Research Nurse Manager, Susanne Cathcart, 0141 232 7600, [e-mail]
• Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates
• From 1 April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will reduce from 37 to 36 hours. Part-time hours will be reduced pro-rata with a corresponding increase in hourly rate.
• NHSGGC-NHS Scotland encourages applications from all sections of the community and promotes a diverse workforce.
• By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC is a Forces Friendly Employer and supports applications from the Armed Forces Community.
• NHSGGC is committed to flexible working options where service needs allow, including discussions about flexible working arrangements during recruitment.
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