Senior Clinical Research Nurse

NHS National Services Scotland; Dundee; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking an experienced nurse to join the TASC Research Nurse Service, based in the Stefani Unit to support oncology studies. You will manage a caseload of study participants, ensuring high standards of care in line with GCP and governance requirements.

The post requires RN registration (RN1/RNA or RN2), a nursing degree or equivalent experience, and strong communication and teamwork within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with RN1/RNA or RN2 Sub-part 1/2 on UK NMC Register
• Educated to degree level or working towards equivalent experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills essential

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver a portfolio of oncology studies, including early phase trials
• Provide high standards of care to study participants in adherence to clinical trials regulations
• Collaborate with Investigators, CRC Managers and Clinical Research Teams
• Develop strategies to support timely recruitment and study targets

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

Nursing degree or working towards

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.

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced nurse to join the TASC Research Nurse Service. 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 for the management and delivery of a portfolio of studies within oncology, including early phase trials, and will work within the Oncology and or Haematology environment to support these studies. This post will initially be based within the Stefani Unit to support oncology studies. The portfolio will include clinical 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 Managers and Clinical Research Teams. 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:

Janet Douglas, Senior Charge Nurse Oncology/Haematology, email: [e-mail] or Kay Walker, CRC Co-Director, [e-mail] TEL: [phone]

Hours of work are: Full time 36 hours per week.

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

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