Clinical Research Nurse

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

Job summary

A leading educational institution located in Edinburgh is recruiting a full-time registered nurse to contribute to exciting clinical research projects in women's health. This role offers a competitive salary, opportunities for flexible working, and comprehensive staff benefits. Ideal candidates will have effective communication skills and relevant experience in conducting patient studies. Join a diverse team committed to advancing research and promoting equality in healthcare.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous holiday entitlement

Comprehensive pension schemes

Staff discounts

Family-friendly initiatives

Qualifications

• First level registered nurse with relevant experience in women's health studies.
• Previous experience in patient recruitment and informed consent for clinical research.
• Ability to demonstrate effective communication and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in clinical research projects related to women's health.
• Conduct patient identification and recruitment for clinical studies.

Skills

Registered nurse with relevant experience

Team-working skills

Effective communication skills

IT Skills including knowledge of Microsoft packages

Job description

Grade & Salary

Grade UE05: £29,588- £35,608 per annum.

Employer & Position

CMVM, School of Regeneration and Repair.

Employment Details

Full Time: 35 hours per week.

Fixed Term: 8 months.

The 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 31st August 2026, but this may be extended upon funder milestones being met.

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’.

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.

Application Information

Please ensure you include the following documents in your application:

• CV
• Cover letter

As a valued member of our team you can expect

• A competitive salary
• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
• Comprehensive staff benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, competitive pension schemes, staff discounts and family‑friendly initiatives. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits.

Championing equality, diversity and inclusion

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.

Employment requirements

Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right‑to‑work webpages. The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. International applicants will therefore be unable to apply for and secure a Skilled Worker visa. They will only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is 5th January 2026. Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59 pm GMT. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browser’s local time zone.

Interviews will be held Week commencing 12th January 2026.