NHS Scotland
Senior Research Nurse - Cardiovascular Team (Glasgow Clinical Research Facility)
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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.
All roles will be assessed for sponsorship eligibility in line with current Home Office requirements. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) can only issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) where these are met.
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 08:30-16:30). Flexibility is required to support research activity, including occasional evenings, weekends, and unsociable hours. 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
- Maintaining accurate study documentation and data collection
- Working closely with Principal and Chief Investigators and the wider multidisciplinary team
- Managing their own caseload while ensuring studies are delivered in compliance with research governance requirements, Good Clinical Practice, and ethical standards
- Applying key research principles including informed consent, confidentiality, and randomisation procedures
- Adapting to a diverse portfolio of research protocols
- Maintaining high standards of participant care
- Effectively prioritising their workload to meet study timelines and quality standards
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Knowledge, Training, Qualifications, and/or Experience Required to Do the Job
Essential
- Registered Adult Nurse with current NMC registration
- Educated to degree level (or working towards) with evidence of continuing professional development
- Significant current clinical experience, ideally within cardiovascular care
- Competent in clinical and technical skills including:
- Venepuncture
- Intravenous (IV) drug administration
- Immediate Life Support (ILS)
- Understanding of research principles including:
- Informed consent
- Confidentiality
- Randomisation
- Ethical considerations
- Knowledge of the Research Governance Framework and Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
- Excellent organisational, communication, and IT skills
- Ability to prioritise workload and work to agreed timescales
- Experience of working effectively within a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to work independently and manage own workload
Desirable
- Previous experience working in clinical research (academic and/or commercial)
- Knowledge of current research governance and regulatory requirements
- Experience supporting Clinical Trials of Investigational Medicinal Products (CTIMPs)
- Ability to travel between NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde sites
- 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:
- A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
- Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
- Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
- Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning, and classroom-based courses
- Enhanced pay for working public holidays
- NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
- Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies
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For An Informal Discussion, Please Contact
Nicole Stoddart - Cardiovascular Research Nurse Manager
0141 232 7600
nicole.stoddart3@nhs.scot
Details on How to Contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process
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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.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.
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