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:
An exciting career development opportunity has arisen within the Glasgow Clinical Research Facility (GCRF) for a Senior Research Adult Registered Nurse (Band 6). The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the delivery of high-quality clinical research across NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, with a primary focus on cardiovascular research.
Working within a multidisciplinary research team, the post holder will coordinate and deliver a diverse portfolio of clinical studies, including commercial Clinical Trials of Investigational Medicinal Products (CTIMPs) and complex academic research. While research experience is desirable, applicants with strong clinical experience and transferable skills will be supported to develop research competencies.
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Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
- This is a fixed-term post with the opportunity for job share or secondment for 24 months.
- You will be working 36 hours per week over core hours, between 08:00 and 17:00 (typically 08:3016:30) . Flexibility is required to support research activity, including occasional evenings, weekends and unsociable hours.
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This post is based at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital; however, the ability to travel across NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde sites is essential.
Key responsibilities:
The post holder will coordinate and deliver all aspects of assigned clinical research studies, ensuring the safe, effective and ethical management of research participants throughout their study journey. Responsibilities include recruiting, educating and obtaining informed consent from participants, administering study treatments and interventions in accordance with research protocols, monitoring participants and undertaking follow-up assessments, and maintaining accurate study documentation and data collection. Working closely with Principal and Chief Investigators and the wider multidisciplinary team, the successful candidate will manage their own caseload while ensuring studies are delivered in compliance with research governance requirements, Good Clinical Practice and ethical standards. They will apply key research principles including informed consent, confidentiality and randomisation procedures, adapt to a diverse portfolio of research protocols, maintain high standards of participant care, and effectively prioritise their workload to meet study timelines and quality standards.
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
Essential
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Registered Adult Nurse with current NMC registration.
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Educated to degree level (or working towards) with evidence of continuing professional development.
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Significant current clinical experience, ideally within cardiovascular care.
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Competent in clinical and technical skills including:
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Venepuncture
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Intravenous (IV) drug administration
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Immediate Life Support (ILS)
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Understanding of research principles including:
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Informed consent
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Confidentiality
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Randomisation
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Ethical considerations
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Knowledge of the Research Governance Framework and Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
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Excellent organisational, communication and IT skills.
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Ability to prioritise workload and work to agreed timescales.
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Experience of working effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
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Ability to work independently and manage own workload.
Desirable
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Previous experience working in clinical research (academic and/or commercial).
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Knowledge of current research governance and regulatory requirements.
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Experience supporting Clinical Trials of Investigational Medicinal Products (CTIMPs).
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Ability to travel between NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde sites.
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Full UK driving licence (desirable).
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:
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A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
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Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
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Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
- Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
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Enhanced pay for working public holidays
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NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
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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:
Nicole Stoddart - Cardiovascular Research Nurse Manager 0141 232 7600 [email protected]
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates
This post may close early due to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.
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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.
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