Senior Research Nurse - Clinical Research Facility (CRF) B6

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The Role

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• Deliver, as part of a multi-disciplinary team, a high standard of care to study participants recruited to, and for the duration of the studies
• Act as lead nurse for an agreed number of studies within the CRF with responsibility for study management and study specific staff training, ensuring compliance with the protocol, sponsor and CTU SOPs, clinical trial regulations, research governance and GG&C policies
• Develop and implement, in collaboration with the research team, a recruitment plan to identify, consent and retain study participants
• Contribute to the on-going development of the CRF with identified key responsibilities whilst also assuming responsibility for clinical area and staff when required

Experience of working in both academic and commercial research is desirable

Experience demonstrating the post holders ability to lead a clinical research or comparable project e.g. audit or clinical effectiveness, including the management of staff and resources

Evidence of continuing personal and professional development, educated to degree level (or working towards)

Knowledge of current research regulations and governance requirements

Experience of working effectively in a multi-disciplinary team with key responsibilities within the team

Motivated and able to demonstrate excellent team management skills

Excellent organisational and time management skills/ability to work under pressure and prioritise workload across different clinical areas and clinical trials to meet project timelines

Ability to use IT systems proficiently including Microsoft Office, electronic patient management systems and web-based technologies

Evidence of highly developed current clinical and technical skills in the clinical setting

What We Offer

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays

Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits

Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme

Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses

Enhanced pay for working public holidays

NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services

Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For An Informal Discussion, Please Contact

Research Nurse manager, Barbara McLaren, Barbara.McLaren@nhs.scot, 0141 232 7600

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