13460- Research Nurse

University of Edinburgh; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the UK is seeking a Clinical Research Nurse to work on a project focused on in vitro fertilisation improvements. The role is initially full-time for three months, then part-time for a further nine months, with flexibility available. Candidates should be first-level registered nurses with experience in ethics, R&D, and database management. This position offers a competitive salary and is an exciting opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking research in reproductive health.

Qualifications

• First level registered nurse with relevant experience.
• Desirable experience of conducting patient identification and recruitment.
• Experience with IT skills and database management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research to improve success rates of in vitro fertilisation.
• Participate in understanding molecular origins of abnormalities in human oocytes and embryos.
• Obtain informed patient consent for clinical research studies.

Skills

Registered nurse with communication skills

Organizational skills

Knowledge of ethics and R&D applications

Database management

IT skills

Education

Post‑graduate certification/diploma

Job description

Grade UE07: £34,610- £39,906 per annum (pro rata)

CMVM, School of Regeneration and Repair

Full Time: 35 hours per week for first 3 months, reducing to 17.5 hours for further 9 months

Fixed Term: 12 months

The Opportunity:

To work as part of a team who are researching ways to improve the success of in vitro fertilisation (IVF).

We are looking for a clinical research nurse to participate in an exciting research project aimed at understanding the molecular origins of abnormalities in human oocytes and embryos.

Please note that this vacancy will be full-time for the first 3 months and then will reduce to 17.5 hours per week for the further 9 months. However, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns.

The salary for this post is £34,610 to £39,906 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.
• Experience/knowledge of ethics and R&D applications is desirable.
• Evidence of further education including post‑graduate certification/diploma/Continuous Professional Development in relevant area.
• Previous experience of conducting patient identification and recruitment; 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.
• Experience with database management and working knowledge of appropriate IT skills is essential.