Clinical Research Nurse

Job Description

Join Our Dynamic Research & Development Team as a Research Nurse

We are thrilled to offer a fantastic position for a passionate and driven professional to become part of our Research & Development department at NHS Forth Valley. In this role, you’ll play a key part in providing top-notch support and care to individuals participating in our studies, collaborating closely with a diverse multidisciplinary group to ensure smooth operations from start to finish.

Key Responsibilities

Your day to day work will involve overseeing various aspects of clinical trials, such as identifying potential participants from active research sites within our organization and handling their recruitment process. You’ll also manage essential tasks like collecting samples, gathering detailed study data, and ensuring everything aligns with approved protocols, sponsor guidelines, and our internal standard operating procedures (SOPs) and policies.

Record-keeping is crucial here, so you’ll use a mix of paper-based systems, digital patient management tools, and specialized online platforms to maintain precise and up-to-date information. Additionally, you’ll contribute to advancing projects independently while adhering strictly to all relevant regulations.

Travel across our service areas will be necessary to support these activities effectively.

What We are Looking For

To thrive in this position, you should be a qualified Registered Nurse with hands-on experience after registration, ideally in clinical research settings and various acute care specialties. A degree-level education is essential, along with current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).

We value candidates who can operate autonomously, show strong initiative in driving initiatives forward, and demonstrate meticulous attention to detail. Outstanding communication and organizational abilities are a must, as is proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and electronic health record systems for managing research-related tasks.

A valid Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certification is required for this role.

The successful candidate must join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme, which helps safeguard those in our care. For details on how this works, visit the official site at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk.

How to Get in Touch

If you’d like to learn more informally, reach out to Shirley Mitchell, our Senior R&D Advisor, at shirley.mitchell2@nhs.scot.

Sponsorship and Visa Information

If you are applying from outside the UK and need sponsorship, please thoroughly check the requirements for the Skilled Worker or Health and Care Worker visas. NHS Forth Valley might provide sponsorship for qualifying roles that meet salary thresholds and other conditions. Note that if you’re already in the UK on a Skilled Worker visa, special transitional rules could apply. Sponsorship decisions are made individually after interviews and during pre employment reviews it’s not automatic.

For comprehensive guidance on UK visa options and eligibility, refer to the UK Government’s official resources. We also suggest reviewing this helpful guide if you’re considering health and social care positions in the UK from overseas: Applying for health and social care jobs in the UK from abroad – GOV.UK.

Application Guidelines

We encourage genuine, original answers in your application form. Relying on AI tools, automation, or external help to create or heavily edit your responses is not recommended. By applying, you’re affirming that your submissions are entirely your own, based on your real experiences and abilities. Non-compliance could lead to your application being removed from consideration.

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Our Commitment to Inclusivity

At NHS Forth Valley, we’re dedicated to supporting disabled individuals and guarantee interviews for those who meet the role’s basic requirements. If you need any accommodations for your application or interview, contact our Recruitment Office at 0330 041 4694.

NHS Scotland promotes a workplace free from discrimination, fostering equality and diversity so our team mirrors the communities we serve. We want every employee to feel valued and empowered to contribute fully, and we invite applications from everyone in society.