13458- Clinical Research Nurse

University of Edinburgh; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in the UK is seeking a full-time clinical research nurse to participate in exciting research projects at the Center for Reproductive Health. The role involves conducting patient identification, recruitment, and obtaining consent for clinical studies, particularly in women's health. Candidates should ideally have nursing qualifications, excellent communication and time management skills, and the ability to work both independently and in a team. Flexible working arrangements may be considered.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with experience in women’s health studies.
• Experience in patient identification and recruitment is desirable.
• Awareness of ICH GCP Guidelines and Research Governance Framework is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Participate in clinical research for women's health studies.
• Conduct patient identification and recruitment for clinical research.
• Obtain informed patient consent for the studies.

Skills

First level registered nurse

Effective communication skills

Team-working skills

Time management skills

IT skills including Microsoft packages

Job description

Grade UE05: £29,588‑£35,608 per annum

CMVM, School of Regeneration and Repair

Full Time: 35 hours per week

Fixed Term: 8 months

The Opportunity

The post holder will participate across two exciting research projects from colleagues at the Center for Reproductive health within the IRR. Firstly, as a member of the clinical research component entitled ‘Wellcome Leap Missed Vital Sign project: Mechanisms and Biomarkers of Endometrial Health’.

This post is full-time (35 hours per week); however, we are open to considering part‑time or flexible working patterns. We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non‑contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on‑campus working.

This post currently has an end date of 31 August 2026, but this may be extended upon funder milestones being met.

The salary for this post is £29,588 to £35,608 per annum.

Your skills and attributes for success

• First level registered nurse with relevant experience demonstrating the appropriate competencies and skills (particularly communication, organisation) for the job.
• Previous experience of conducting patient identification and recruitment (especially in women’s health studies) and obtaining informed patient consent for clinical research studies of a diverse nature is desirable but not essential. Relevant research experience includes awareness of ICH GCP Guidelines, EU Clinical Trials Directive and Research Governance Framework.
• Team‑working skills and the ability to work using own initiative.
• Effective communication and time management skills.
• IT skills including knowledge of Microsoft packages.