R&D Respiratory Senior Research Nurse

NHS Fife; Dunfermline; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Fife is recruiting a Research Nurse to increase patient recruitment across a range of studies within the R&D Department at Queen Margaret Hospital. This Band 6 post is fixed-term for 21 months and requires strong leadership of a study-management team, excellent clinical care, and robust data handling.

The role involves supporting investigators, coordinating study set-up and approvals, and managing multiple trials with the ability to travel between NHS Fife sites.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with experience in clinical trials.
• Excellent organisational and IT skills are essential.
• Experience in research governance and patient data handling.

Responsibilities

• Lead study management across commercial and non-commercial trials.
• Assist with study approvals, setup, and patient recruitment.
• Provide high-quality clinical care and participant monitoring.
• Liaise with national trial centres and study monitors.
• Collaborate with investigators and multi-disciplinary teams.

Skills

Organisational skills

IT skills

Clinical trials experience

Education

Nursing qualification (Registered Nurse)

Tools

Clinical trial software

Job description

Job reference: 260812

Salary: Band 6 (£43,231 - £52,679)

Job closing date: 05/11/2026

Employment type: Fixed-term

Hours Per Week: 36

Location: Queen Margaret Hospital

Department: Research, Innovation & Knowledge

Fixed term for 21 months

NHS Fife Research & Development Department is seeking to employ a Research Nurse to increase patient recruitment into research studies across a range of specialties in Fife. We are looking to recruit this senior research nurse for an exciting and challenging post based within the R&D Department.

As a member of the NHS Fife R&D Team you will support Investigators to undertake a range of commercial and non-commercial, eligibly funded research. You will be responsible for leading a team in various aspects of study management including assisting with study approvals, set up, patient recruitment, and providing excellent clinical care, education, support and monitoring of those participants enrolled.

Additionally, you will be involved with accurate and confidential data collection, liaising with national trial centres and study monitors. You will work collaboratively with Principal and Chief Investigators and the wider multi-disciplinary teams in the management of your own caseload of research patients and studies.

The post would be ideally suited to an experienced nurse with excellent organisational and IT skills. Both extensive previous clinical experience and clinical trials work experience is essential for this Band 6 role, as is the ability to manage a number of concurrent projects.

You will have knowledge of research principles (including confidentiality, randomisation procedures, informed consent and ethical issues), and an understanding of research within the context of the Research Governance Framework and Good Clinical Practice. Experience in a respiratory environment is an advantage but full training will be given.

Attention to detail and strong communication skills are key requirements, along with a proven ability to work independently and as part of a team. The ability to travel between all sites within NHS Fife is essential.

A requirement of this post is to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme prior to appointment. NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all its employees are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom. All applicants are required to confirm their right to work in the UK in their application. NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination.