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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 opportunity has arisen for an experienced Children’s Nurse to join the TASC Research Nurse Service. Research nursing as a career option allows you to utilise your nursing knowledge, skills and experience to contribute to the development of new evidence, improving patient care and to the development of new treatment regimens and pathways; with the overall aim of improving outcomes for our patients, now and in the future.
The post-holder will be responsible for the management and delivery of a portfolio of studies in a variety of therapeutic areas within children’s research, and include clinical trials of investigational medicinal products.
Applicants must be educated to degree level or working towards or have the equivalent experience demonstrating the knowledge, skills and ability to perform at the level required for the post.
You will manage a caseload of study participants, providing them with the highest standards of care in adherence to clinical trials regulations, research governance and ICH Good Clinical Practice.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential, also the post holder will demonstrate proven ability to be an effective team member as the post involves providing advice, support and guidance to other members of the multidisciplinary team. You will work closely with the Investigators, Scottish Children’s Research Network and Research and Clinical Teams in a variety of settings including hospital inpatient and outpatient settings and Primary Care. The role will involve developing innovative strategies to ensure recruitment on time and to target for studies.
You must be registered on Sub-part 1: RN8 or RNC of the UK NMC Register
Informal enquiries to:
Eilidh Grant Lead Nurse Children’s Research, email: eilidh.grant@nhs.scot or Kay Walker, CRC Co-Director (Nursing), Kathleen.Walker@nhs.scot
Hours of work are: 37 hours per week.
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