NS232542 - Haematology Research Nurse

NHS National Services Scotland; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health service provider in Scotland is looking for a Research Nurse to join their Haematology Research department for a fixed-term role. The position involves delivering care for participants in clinical trials, managing recruitment and monitoring of patients, and ensuring accurate data collection. Ideal candidates will have a nursing qualification and should possess excellent communication skills, with flexibility to meet the demands of clinical research. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to important research work in haematology.

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical research preferred but not mandatory.
• Ability to manage a caseload to the highest standards in clinical research.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct care and treatments for participants in research trials.
• Manage trial set up processes and recruitment of patients.
• Monitor study patients and collect accurate data.

Skills

Innovative thinking

Enthusiasm in clinical research

Excellent communication skills

Flexibility

Education

Registered nurse qualification

Job description

Research Nurse Haematology Cancer Trials

Fixed term 11 month

Band 5/ 6 depending on Nursing experience

The clinical research portfolio within NHS Grampian is continuing to expand, we are looking for a nursing professional to be part of an exciting and challenging research post, which will be based in the Haematology Research department within ARI. This post could be suitable as a secondment.

We are looking to recruit an innovative and enthusiastic registered nurse with experience in clinical research. Previous experience within clinical research or haematology would be advantageous. Without the required experience, this post would be offered as a band 5.

You will be involved in the delivery of direct care and treatments of those participating in haematology research trials. This will include trial set up processes, recruitment, monitoring of study patients, collection of accurate data and liaising with data monitors. The main duties/responsibilities of the post will be in under the direction of the Haematologists with additional guidance from the research team and Senior Research nurse. You will be part of an established team of research nurses and data managers.

The incumbent will require excellent communication skills, the ability to work flexibly in response to study challenges and be able to manage a caseload appropriate to the highest standard expected within clinical research.

Interested applicants are encouraged to contact Karen Norris on 01224 550859 for further information.

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.