Senior Clinical Research Nurse

NHS Scotland; Dundee; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A national healthcare organization is seeking an experienced nurse to join the TASC Research Nurse Service, initially based within the Diabetes Research Team. This role involves managing studies, providing high standards of care, and working closely with multidisciplinary teams. Candidates must hold a degree or equivalent and be registered with the UK NMC. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Must be registered on Sub-part 1: RN1 or RNA or Sub-part 2: RN2 of the UK NMC Register.
• Experience in managing a caseload of study participants.
• Ability to develop innovative recruitment strategies for studies.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver a portfolio of studies in diabetes and higher weight research.
• Provide the highest standards of care in accordance with clinical trials regulations.
• Support and guide other members of the multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

Degree level education or equivalent experience

Job description

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.

With effect from 01 April 2026, NHS Scotland is reducing its full time working week from 37 to 36 hours per week, there will be no change in full time pay.

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced nurse to join the TASC Research Nurse Service. This post will initially be based within the Diabetes Research Team in Ninewells Hospital but this is a Tayside wide post and there are facilities in both Perth Royal Infirmary and Ninewells Hospital. The post holder may have to travel to other sites.

Research nursing as a career option allows you to utilise your nursing knowledge, skills and experience to contribute to the development of new evidence, improving patient care and to the development of new treatment regimens and pathways; with the overall aim of improving outcomes for our patients, now and in the future.

The post-holder will be responsible in for the management and delivery of a portfolio of studies in diabetes or higher weight research. This includes commercial and non-commercial trials, including trials of investigational medicinal products.

Applicants must be educated to degree level or working towards or have the equivalent experience demonstrating the knowledge, skills and ability to perform at the level required for the post.

You will manage a caseload of study participants, providing them with the highest standards of care in adherence to clinical trials regulations, research governance and ICH Good Clinical Practice.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential, also the post holder will demonstrate proven ability to be an effective team member as the post involves providing advice, support and guidance to other members of the multidisciplinary team. You will work closely with the Investigators, CRC and Network Managers, Research and Clinical Teams in a variety of settings including hospital inpatient and outpatient settings and Primary Care. The role will involve developing innovative strategies to ensure recruitment on time and to target for studies.

You must be registered on Sub-part 1: RN1 or RNA or Sub-part 2: RN2 of the UK NMC Register.

Informal enquiries to:

Anna Barnett

NHS Research Scotland Diabetes Network Manager –

[e-mail]

01382 383455

Hours of work are: 37 (5 days)

Short‑listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

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