NS213549 Senior Clinical Research Nurse

NHS Scotland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Senior Research Nurse to lead their clinical research teams. This pivotal role involves coordinating research activities, ensuring compliance with legislation, and enhancing patient recruitment for trials. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and organizational skills, along with a background in clinical research. Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to improving healthcare outcomes and making a meaningful impact in research. If you are passionate about leading a motivated team and advancing clinical research, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with experience in clinical research and team leadership.
• Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams and manage research activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate a clinical research team in NHS Grampian.
• Ensure adherence to research legislation and improve patient recruitment.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Clinical Research Expertise

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Registered Nurse Degree

Equivalent Experience in Clinical Research

Job description

Senior Research Nurse (Specialities Team)

Research & Development

Band 7 @ 0.8 WTE (Initially 2 years then for review)

We are seeking to appoint a Senior Research Nurse to lead some of our established research nurse teams in NHS Grampian. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Band 6 Clinical Research Nurse keen to apply their clinical expertise and develop their leadership skills.

The post holder will lead the day to day co-ordination of a dedicated and motivated clinical research team of research nurses. The research portfolio in NHS Grampian has grown over recent years and this role will be pivotal in supporting this expanding portfolio and there are ever pressing demands to recruit participants to studies in a timely manner

The post will involve working closely with the Lead Research Nurse in R&D to ensure studies in the research portfolio are covered and to improve patient recruitment into trials. They will ensure adherence to research legislation, policy and guidelines and facilitate overall improvements in the care of research participants and quality of research data collected.

The post holder will provide support to the Lead Research Nurse, undertaking line management of the team of CRNs and supervising research nurse activity.

The successful candidate will be a registered nurse with a degree or equivalent experience in clinical research. An ability to lead and motivate a team, to work well with multidisciplinary research teams, a high level of organisation and interpersonal skills are essential requirements for this post.

Those interested in applying are strongly encouraged to contact Vicky Taylor [e-mail] to find out more about this exciting opportunity.

Interviews scheduled for 20th May 2025

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.