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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 exciting opportunity has arisen for 2 experienced nurses to join the Beatson clinical trials team, which specialises in a wide range of cancer clinical trials in both early and late phase settings. In addition to facilities within the Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre the B-CRF has outreach departments in the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH), New Victoria Hospital (NVH) and Royal Alexandra Hospital (RAH). This post is part of the research nursing infrastructure supporting cancer research and will have responsibility for the delivery of direct and indirect patient care within the current research teams. These posts will be based in the early phase team at the Beatson.
The Beatson Clinical Research Facility is an NHS facility which supports cancer clinical research across NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde and the study portfolio includes early phase/ translational, first in human and phase I-III experimental and advanced therapy studies across a wide range of adult solid and haematological malignancies.
We are looking for 2 experienced RGNs with a minimum of 3 years post registration experience, 2 of which should be in the cancer setting with experience of SACT delivery. Evidence of appropriate post-registration qualification/relevant experience in cancer is essential. Attention to detail, strong organisational and communication skills, good IT skills and a methodical approach are key requirements, along with a proven ability to work independently and as part of a team. The post holders will be based at the Beatson site as part of the early phase nursing team. These are fixed term posts with renewable options.
The shift pattern for this post is usually flexible office hours with occasional OOH required
Informal Contact: Rosemary Meenan, 0141 301 7162, Rosemary.meenan@ggc.scot.nhs.uk
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.
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