Research Nurse

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

Job summary

NHS Forth Valley is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Research & Development team as a Research Nurse on a fixed-term 12-month contract. The role involves assisting with patient recruitment, performing blood sampling and collecting study data within a multidisciplinary team.

The successful candidate must be a registered nurse with post-registration experience in the acute setting, hold NMC registration, and demonstrate commitment to CPD. Travel within the service area is essential.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with post-registration experience in the acute clinical setting.
• Registered with the NMC and evidence of continuing professional development.
• A current Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certificate is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support Senior Research Nurses with a variety of research activities across a diverse portfolio.
• Recruit patients, collect blood samples and gather study-specific information.
• Ensure all activities comply with the study protocol, sponsor and SOPs.

Skills

Recruitment

Blood sampling

Data collection

Clinical coordination

Independent worker

Education

NMC registration

GCP certificate (desirable)

Job description

Fixed Term or Secondment Opportunity* for 12 months to improve service delivery

*Secondment Opportunity – Existing permanent employees must first discuss this opportunity with their substantive line manager and complete the secondment request form prior to interview. The secondment request form and the associated secondment policy can be found on the HR/Recruitment intranet pages and must be completed and signed by the substantive line manager. The Candidate should then take it with them to interview as confirmation that an agreement has been granted.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join the Research & Development team as a Research Nurse on a fixed term 12-month basis. The role will deliver high-quality care and support to research participants for the duration of their study involvement, as part of the multi-disciplinary team.

The successful candidate will support Senior Research Nurses with a variety of research activities across a diverse portfolio. These will include patient recruitment, blood sampling and collection of study specific information.

All activities must comply with the study protocol, sponsor and NHS Forth Valley Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and policies. The role will involve working flexibly within the team with the ability and confidence to work independently when needed.

Applicants should be a Registered Nurse with relevant post registration experience in the acute clinical setting. You should be registered with the appropriate regulatory body (NMC) and with evidence of continuing professional development.

A current Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certificate is desirable.

Ability and willingness to travel throughout the area of service delivery is essential for this post.

The duties of this post require the successful candidate to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. More information on this scheme can be found at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk

For informal enquiry please contact,

Eleonora Carlevaris (Clinical Research Nurse Manager) [e-mail]

or

Emma McDonough (Research, Development & Innovation Lead) [e-mail]

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applicants who require sponsorship to work in the UK are advised to carefully review the eligibility criteria for the Skilled Worker or Health and Care Worker visa routes. NHS Forth Valley may be able to offer sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. If you are currently working in the UK on a Skilled Worker visa, transitional arrangements may apply. Please note that sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks. For further information on visa requirements and sponsorship eligibility, please refer to UK Government guidance.

It is also recommend that anyone applying for health and social care jobs in the UK from abroad read the following guidance: Applying for health and social care jobs in the UK from abroad - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

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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.