Overview
Clinical Research Nurse role at NHS Scotland.
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.
An excellent opportunity has arisen to develop professionally within the TASC Research Nurse Service. The focus of this post is to support Clinical Research studies across Clinical Research facilities in Tayside. This includes the Clinical Research Centre, the new Commercial Research Delivery Centre both in Ninewells Hospital and the Gannochy Trust Clinical Research Suite in Perth Royal Infirmary.
Responsibilities
Research nursing is a patient focused speciality and essential to the development of new treatments and healthcare. Under the supervision and with the support of the clinical research team, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management and conduct of commercial and non-commercial clinical research studies; this includes Clinical Trials of Investigational Medicinal Products. The post-holder will manage a caseload of patients participating in research studies and clinical trials across a variety of therapeutic areas, providing them with the highest quality nursing care and ensuring that the research is carried out in adherence with clinical trials regulations, research governance and ICH Good Clinical Practice. This will involve screening, recruiting, educating, providing direct clinical care, and monitoring participants in studies as well as the collation and documentation of study data.
Qualifications
Applicants will have an understanding of research within the NHS. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as is proven ability to be an effective team member. The post involves working closely with both the research team and the wider multidisciplinary team. You will also be able to work to achieve study targets and have strong organisational and IT skills.
You must be registered on Sub-part 1: RN1 or RNA or Sub-part 2: RN2 of the UK NMC Register.
Hours of work are: 22.2 hours per week.
Enquiries
Informal Enquiries Paul Johnston, Senior Charge Nurse Clinical Research, Paul.Johnston@nhs.scot, TEL: 01382 632287; Kay Walker, CRC Co-director, Kathleen.Walker@nhs.scot, TEL: 01382 632287.
Additional information
NHS Tayside is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community. Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.
Employment details
* Hours: 22.2 hours per week
* Employment type: Full-time
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Job function: Health Care Provider
* Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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