Senior Clinical Research Nurse

NHS Tayside; Dundee; Presencial; GBP 43.000 - 53.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

NHS Tayside is seeking an experienced nurse to join the TASC Research Nurse Service at Ninewells Hospital in Dundee. The role focuses on managing a portfolio of oncology studies, including early phase trials, to improve patient care and treatment pathways.

The post-holder will work within Oncology/Haematology, support recruitment, manage study participants, and ensure adherence to clinical trials regulations and governance. Permanent contract, 36 hours per week.

Formación

• Registered nurse with relevant qualifications and current practice.

Responsabilidades

• Manage a caseload of study participants in oncology/haematology.
• Deliver high standards of care in line with clinical trials regulations.
• Support recruitment and provide guidance to multidisciplinary team.

Conocimientos

Excellent communication

Educación

Degree-level education or equivalent experience

Descripción del empleo

Job reference: 263124
Salary: Band 6 (£43,231 - £52,679)
Job closing date: 05/11/2026
Job Type: Nursing and Midwifery
Location: Ninewells Hospital
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 36
Department: TASC Research Nurse Service, Stefani Unit, Ward 32

Job Advert

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.

Requirements

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

Informal enquiries

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

Hours of work

Full time 36 hours per week.

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

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination.