233062 Senior Research Nurse (AP)

NHS Lothian; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Edinburgh seeks a part-time Senior Research Nurse to provide high-quality nursing care for patients in clinical research. The ideal candidate will be a Registered Nurse with experience in clinical research and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. This role involves monitoring and supporting patients and volunteers participating in research studies, ensuring a nurturing environment. Candidates must have or be eligible for PVG Scheme membership.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Nurse.
• Experience in clinical research is required.
• Must have PVG Scheme membership or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing nursing care for patients in clinical research.
• Conduct baseline assessments and monitoring.
• Support a positive environment for patients and volunteers.

Skills

Clinical research experience

Nursing care

Data collection

Baseline assessments

Education

Registered Nurse

Job description

Senior Research Nurse (AP)

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.

Please note: as this post is part-time, the salary will be pro‑rated.

Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.

We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long–term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigration Service.

This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership or record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post.

Job Description

We are looking to recruit an innovative and enthusiastic Registered Nurse with experience in clinical research to assist us in providing high quality nursing care for patients and volunteers participating in clinical research. This post is based in our WTCRF facility at the WGH.

Edinburgh’s Clinical Research Facility (CRF) incorporates the Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facility (WTCRF) and WD22- Lothian Commercial Research Delivery Centre (LCRDC) at the WGH, the RIE Clinical Research Facility (RIECRF) and the Children’s Clinical Research Facility (CCRF) at the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People. Jointly they provide a streamlined service to investigators of any discipline to conduct their clinical research efficiently and safely.

Responsibilities

Assist in providing nursing care for patients and volunteers participating in clinical research, including baseline assessments, monitoring, data collection, and fostering a supportive environment.

Qualifications

Registered Nurse. Experience in clinical research. PVG Scheme membership or ability to obtain one promptly. Demonstrated commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Contact Information

For further information and informal contact please reach out to Jill Steven, Lead Research Nurse (WTCRF) 0131 537 3388.