Research Nurse Manager

NHS National Services Scotland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Scotland is seeking an experienced Research Nurse Manager to oversee a nursing team at the Beatson Clinical Research Facility. The role involves managing nursing activities, providing patient care, and ensuring compliance with clinical research standards. Ideal candidates will have a degree, substantial nursing experience, and expertise in cancer care. This is a renewable 2-year fixed term contract offering competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• RGN with substantial post registration experience in a senior role.
• Evidence of post-registration qualification in cancer.
• Experience in SACT delivery.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of nurses supporting cancer research.
• Deliver direct and indirect patient care.
• Ensure compliance with governance and legislative frameworks for clinical research.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong organizational skills

Communication skills

Good IT skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Degree level education

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non‑clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

Job Title: Research Nurse Manager (renewable contract)

Hours: 37 hpw

Grade/salary: AfC Band 7

Department: Beatson Clinical Research Facility (BCRF)

Location: The Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre

An opportunity has arisen for a Research Nurse Manager (RNM) to join the Beatson Clinical Research Facility (BCRF) nursing team. The BCRF is an NHS facility which supports cancer clinical research across NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde and the study portfolio includes early phase/ translational and late phase studies across a wide range of adult solid and haematological malignancies.

The postholder will have responsibility for a team of nurses as part of the research nursing infrastructure supporting cancer research and includes the delivery of direct and indirect patient care within the current research teams.

We are looking for an experienced RGN educated to a minimum of degree level with substantial post registration experience which should be in a senior role. Evidence of appropriate post‑registration qualification/relevant experience in cancer is essential along with experience of SACT delivery. Attention to detail, strong organisational and communication skills, good IT skills and a methodical approach are key requirements, along with a proven ability to work independently and as part of a team. Knowledge of the governance and legislative framework for conducting clinical research studies and staff management experience are desirable.

The post holder will be based at the Beatson site as RNM of the early phase nursing team. This is a 2 year fixed term post with renewable options.

Informal contact:

Sophia Campbell, [e-mail]

Recruitment Process:

Information for candidates

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