Research & Development Research Nurse

NHS Scotland; Kilmarnock; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking a Research & Development Research Nurse at University Hospital Crosshouse on a fixed-term basis for 18 months. 21.6 hours per week, Monday-Friday.

You will support the safe and effective delivery of commercial and non-commercial research studies across NHS Ayrshire & Arran, identifying, screening and recruiting participants, coordinating visits, and maintaining study documentation.

Qualifications

• First Level Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Knowledge of research principles, informed consent, confidentiality, randomisation, ethical issues and Good Clinical Practice desirable.
• Excellent communication, organisational, clinical, IT and team-working skills.

Responsibilities

• Support safe and effective delivery of commercial and non-commercial research studies across NHS Ayrshire & Arran.
• Identify, screen and recruit participants; support informed consent processes as delegated.
• Coordinate study visits; undertake clinical assessments and participant monitoring; support sample collection and processing.
• Maintain accurate study documentation; support data collection and query resolution; report adverse events and sponsor visits.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Clinical skills

IT skills

Teamwork

Education

First Level Registered Nurse (NMC)

Good Clinical Practice knowledge

Job description

NHS Scotland

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.

Who We Are

NHS Ayrshire and Arran are one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.

In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran, we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.

To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website.

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Position

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Research & Development Research Nurse based at University Hospital Crosshouse. This post is offered on a fixed-term basis for 18 months.

Hours

21.6 hours per week, Monday-Friday.

From 1 April 2026, the working week for NHS Agenda for Change staff in Scotland will be reduced. Full-time hours will reduce from 37 to 36 hours (pro rata for part-time staff) without loss of earnings.

UK Driving Licence

A UK driving licence is essential for this role.

What You Will Do

The post holder will support the safe and effective delivery of commercial and non-commercial research studies across NHS Ayrshire & Arran.

The role will include identifying, screening and recruiting participants; supporting informed consent processes where delegated; coordinating study visits; undertaking clinical assessments and participant monitoring; supporting sample collection and processing; maintaining accurate study documentation; supporting data collection and query resolution; reporting adverse events and serious adverse events; and supporting sponsor monitoring visits, audits and inspections.

The post will contribute to NHS Ayrshire & Arran’s expanding research portfolio, including commercial and non-commercial studies.

Knowledge, Training And/or Experience Required For This Post

Applicants must be a First Level Registered Nurse with current NMC registration and relevant clinical experience. Knowledge of research principles, informed consent, confidentiality, randomisation, ethical issues and Good Clinical Practice is desirable. The successful candidate will have excellent communication, organisational, clinical, IT and team-working skills, and the ability to work across NHS Ayrshire & Arran sites. Research experience is desirable, but support and training will be provided for the right candidate.

Right to Work / Certificates of Sponsorship

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. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found within the attached Candidate Information Pack.

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 sponsored before submitting your application form.

NHS Ayrshire & Arran may be able to offer visa sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. When considering if a post meets the salary threshold for sponsorship, please note the salary advertised is based on a full-time contract and must be pro-rated for part-time positions. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case‑by‑case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre‑employment checks.

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We are unable to provide sponsorship for Band 2 posts or bank contracts.