Senior Research Nurse, Surgery & Anaesthetics

NHS National Services Scotland; Clydebank; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Job summary

NHS Golden Jubilee University National Hospital is seeking a Senior Research Nurse (Surgery & Anaesthetics) to lead and manage the delivery of clinical research studies across the Surgery and Anaesthetics portfolio, including commercial and academic projects.

You will work with principal investigators and multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, compliant delivery, participant experience and study governance, with opportunities to influence practice and patient care.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with UK NMC registration and current professional practice.
• Educated to degree level (or working towards) or demonstrate equivalent continuing professional development.
• Experience in cardiac or thoracic clinical environments is desirable.
• Strong communication, organisational and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver a portfolio of clinical research studies in Surgery & Anaesthetics.
• Identify, screen and recruit research participants; obtain informed consent.
• Ensure governance, safety and data quality across studies; lead nurse-led clinics where appropriate.
• Support study setup, feasibility, QA activities and collaboration with investigators and sponsors.

Education

Degree-level education or equivalent CPD

Job description

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About Us

At NHS Golden Jubilee University National Hospital, we're proud to play a key role in supporting NHS Scotland by delivering high-quality, person-centred care. As a modern national facility with state-of-the-art clinical services and specialist teams, we help ensure patients across Scotland receive timely, safe and effective treatment. Our Golden Jubilee Research Institute is at the forefront of clinical research, supporting innovation, evidence-based practice and improved patient outcomes across a wide range of specialties.

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Research Nurse (Surgery & Anaesthetics) to join our research team, offering an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the delivery of high-quality clinical research within cardiac, thoracic and anaesthetic specialties.

About the Role

As part of the Golden Jubilee Research Institute, you will lead and manage the delivery of clinical research studies across the Surgery and Anaesthetics research portfolio, including both commercial and academic research projects. Working closely with principal investigators, multidisciplinary teams, research partners and external sponsors, you will support the safe, effective and compliant delivery of research studies while ensuring an excellent experience for research participants.

This is an opportunity to work in a specialist and innovative environment where your contribution will directly support the development of new treatments, improve patient care and help shape future healthcare practice.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating and delivering a portfolio of clinical research studies.
• Identifying, screening, recruiting and supporting research participants.
• Obtaining informed consent and ensuring compliance with research governance requirements.
• Coordinating the clinical management and follow-up of study participants.
• Supporting study set‑up, feasibility assessments and quality assurance activities.
• Running nurse‑led clinics where appropriate.
• Acting as a key point of contact for investigators, sponsors and multidisciplinary teams.
• Providing day‑to‑day leadership and support to Clinical Trials Assistants and other support staff.
• Supporting service development, audit activity and continuous improvement initiatives.

About You

We are looking for a motivated and experienced Registered Nurse who is passionate about delivering excellent patient care and supporting research that makes a difference.

You will:

• Be a currently registered Nurse with a valid UK NMC registration.
• Be educated to degree level (or working towards) or demonstrate equivalent continuing professional development.
• Have experience within a cardiac or thoracic clinical environment.
• Possess specialist knowledge of cardiac and thoracic nursing.
• Demonstrate excellent communication, organisational and time management skills.
• Be able to work independently while contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Have strong leadership, administrative and problem‑solving abilities.

Knowledge of clinical research principles, including Good Clinical Practice (ICH‑GCP), informed consent and research governance, would be advantageous. You will be proactive, organised and patient‑focused, with a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of clinical care and research delivery.

Please complete your application in your own words. Applications generated wholly or partly using artificial intelligence (AI) may not accurately represent your knowledge, skills and experience.

NHS Golden Jubilee is open to considering flexible working options for this role.

This vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

As a disability confident leader we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long‑term health condition covered by the Equality Act 2010 and need support for any stage of the recruitment process please refer to the job pack for more information.

NHS Golden Jubilee encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Job Pack.