R&D Clinical Research Practitioner (LW)

NHS Scotland; Dunfermline; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland's NHS Fife R&D Team seeks an individual to support research nurses and clinical investigators in delivering clinical trials and research across NHS Fife. You will monitor follow-up participants, collect data, and provide administrative support while collaborating with local investigators and multidisciplinary teams.

Based primarily at Queen Margaret Hospital, Dunfermline, with regular travel to Victoria Hospital and other NHS Fife sites.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, planning and organisational skills.
• Good IT skills and accurate data handling.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monitoring, long term follow up and support of research participants.
• Collect, document and manage research data accurately.
• Provide comprehensive administrative support and collaborate with investigators.
• Manage a caseload of follow-up participants and assist in setting up new studies.
• Work under supervision of experienced R&D nurses.

Skills

Communication skills

Planning

Organisational skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Job description

We are seeking an individual to join the NHS Fife Research & Development (R&D) Team, part of the Research, Innovation & Knowledge Department. This role involves supporting R&D research nurses and clinical investigators in the delivery of clinical trials and research projects across NHS Fife.

Key responsibilities include assisting with the monitoring, long term follow up and support of research participants, as well as collecting, documenting and accurately managing research data. You will also provide a comprehensive administrative support service and collaborate with local investigators and multidisciplinary teams. Under the supervision of experienced R&D research nurses, you will manage your own caseload of follow-up participants and assist in the organisation and set-up of new studies and trials.

The post is primarily based at Queen Margaret Hospital, Dunfermline with regular travel to Victoria Hospital and other NHS Fife sites.

While previous experience in clinical trials is desirable, it is not essential. Although an understanding of research principles - such as confidentiality, randomisation, informed consent, and ethical considerations - is expected. There is also an expectation that the successful candidate will work towards registration with the Academy for Healthcare Science Clinical Research Practitioner (CRP) Directory, the first stage of the NIHR registration pathway, with progression to the Accredited CRP Register once the required competencies and experience are achieved. Strong communication, planning, organisational, and IT skills are essential, along with excellent attention to detail and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

This is a 21-month fixed term post in the first instance, with the potential for extension depending on activity.

Existing permanent employees must first discuss this opportunity with their substantive line manager. The secondment policy can be found here If you do not have approval for a secondment from your current line manager, you will not be able to progress your application for a fixed term post. External applicants, with continuous NHS Service, must also have in place a secondment agreement, from their existing board to apply for this post.

For further information please contact Karen Gray, Lead Nurse, Research and Development 07867 331576 or [e-mail]

A requirement of this post is to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Prior to appointment.

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service.

As part of the pre-employment checks for a preferred candidate, NHS Scotland Boards will check your entitlement to work in the UK. It can be evidenced through a number of routes including specific types of visa as well as EU settled and pre-settled status. To find out more about these routes of permission, please refer to the GOV.UK website.

It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsoredBEFORE submitting your application form.

We offer flexible working and family-friendly policies and fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.

Please note the salary is pro rata for part time hours.

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