Senior Research Nurse

NHS National Services Scotland; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Scotland is seeking a Senior Research Nurse to join its clinical research facility. The role will involve delivering patient care and supporting cancer clinical research, including advanced therapeutic studies. Applicants should be RGN qualified with experience in cancer care, particularly with SACT delivery. This is a 2-year fixed term post with renewable options. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential. The ideal candidate will work between two major healthcare sites.

Qualifications

• Experience as an RGN in a cancer/haematological setting.
• Evidence of post-registration qualification in cancer care.
• Experience of SACT delivery is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct and indirect patient care within research teams.
• Support cancer clinical research across various studies.
• Focus on ATIMP delivery in both cancer and non-cancer settings.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong organisational skills

Good IT skills

Methodical approach

Communication skills

Education

Minimum 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: Senior Research Nurse (renewable contract)

Hours: 37 hpw

Grade/salary: AfC Band 6

Department: Beatson Clinical Research Facility (BCRF)

Location: The Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre/ Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, BMT unit

An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Research Nurse 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/advanced therapy and late phase studies across a wide range of adult solid and haematological malignancies.

This post is part of the research nursing infrastructure supporting cancer research and will have responsibility for the delivery of direct and indirect patient care within the current research teams, with some focus on ATIMP delivery both in the cancer and non cancer setting.

We are looking for an experienced RGN educated to a minimum of degree level with substantial post registration experience which should be in a cancer/haematological setting. 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 BMT cell delivery experience are desirable.

The post holder will be based between the Beatson site and the QEUH BMT site. This is a 2 year fixed term post with renewable options

Informal contact: Almu Duran Rosas - [e-mail]

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

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