We require an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the NHS Fife Research & Development Team within the Research, Innovation & Knowledge Department to work part time across the organisation to support R&D research nurses and clinical investigators to run research studies within NHS Fife.
Activities will include involvement in supporting and monitoring of research participants and the collection and documentation of accurate research data. You will provide a comprehensive administrative support service and will work collaboratively with local NHS Fife investigators and the wider multi-disciplinary teams in the management of your own workload, with supervision from the existing R&D research nurses. The post will be supported by the R&D team and based within Research & Development, Victoria Hospital but with an expectation to work at QMH and other NHS Fife sites on a regular basis.
Clinical trials experience is desirable but not essential. You will have a basic knowledge of research principles, including confidentiality, randomisation procedures, informed consent, and ethical issues.
Attention to detail, strong administrative, organisational and communication skills in addition to excellent IT skills and a methodical approach are key requirements, along with a proven ability to work as part of a team. Ability to regularly travel throughout NHS Fife is essential.
This post will be on a 21-month basis in the first instance with the potential for extension based on activity. Applications on a secondment basis will be considered providing you have agreement from your current line manager.
For informal enquiries, please contact Mandy Couser, Senior Stroke Research Nurse, Mandy.Couser@nhs.scot or via switchboard ext. 24463.
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Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check done than is currently the case. If the post is assessed as a 'regulated role', your appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. If there is any change to what is currently required, this will be confirmed by either the Hiring Manager or the Recruitment Team. For more details on these changes please visit: Disclosure Scotland Changes.
We offer flexible working and family-friendly policies and fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.
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.
Reference: 229282
Contract Type: Permanent
Posted On: 14 Oct 2025
Closing Date: 28/10/2025
How To Apply: https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/./displayjob.aspx?jobid=229680&source=JobtrainRss
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