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.
The shift pattern for this post is 37 hours over the week, full shift pattern has yet to be confirmed.
Applications are invited for a band 7 research nurse within Dermatology.
This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated nurse with Dermatology experience. The post covers Dermatology research within the research facility at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital and clinics at the Dermatology Department at Gartnavel Hospital. The department comprises both General Dermatology and Skin Cancer Screening Clinics, as well as a variety of specialist Dermatology clinics including the Severe Psoriasis clinic, Eczema Research Clinic, Skin Cancer in Immunosuppressed Patients clinic, Mohs Surgery assessment clinic. In addition to this there are also several nurse-led chronic disease management and Isotretinoin clinics.
You will be responsible for the recruitment, care and treatment of patients involved in clinical trials. The post holder will need to work with a high degree of independence, interpreting protocols and caring for this patient group. You will work closely with other research nurses, clinicians and the multidisciplinary team. You will also be required to manage the small team of research nurses.
You should have experience in clinical research and be educated to degree level (or working towards). The post holder should have excellent inter-personal and communication skills, knowledge of the research process including ICH/GCP guidelines, and evidence of continuous personal, professional and academic development. 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. You must be able to demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to an ever-changing working environment.
Informal contact: Charlotte Ashton - Lead Nurse on 07811517058 or email:Charlotte.ashton@nhs.scot
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