Research Nurse – 12-Month Fixed Term, Trials & Recruitment

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

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.