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The Beatson Clinical Research Facility (B-CRF) provides a streamlined service· to investigators to conduct cancer clinical research efficiently and safely. In addition to facilities within the Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre the B-CR has outreach departments in the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, New Victoria Hospital and Royal Alexandra Hospital. The post holder will be based at the QEUH as part of the Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation and Cellular Therapy research team. We are recruiting an innovative and enthusiastic Senior Clinical Research Nurse to assist us in providing high quality nursing care for patients and volunteers participating in Clinical Research. The applicant should be a Registered Nurse with significant current clinical experience - experience in Haematology would be desirable. Research experience would also be desirable. This is a 12 month fixed term post. You will be trained and supported to coordinate the recruitment, education, monitoring and follow-up of research participants and the collection and documentation of accurate data. You will work collaboratively with Principal and Chief Investigators and the wider multi-disciplinary team in the management of your own caseload of research patients. You will be a First Level Registered Nurse with relevant clinical experience and educated to (or working towards) degree level. Research experience is highly desirable although transferable skills can be demonstrated. You will work to research principles, including confidentiality, randomisation procedures, informed consent and ethical issues, and have an understanding of research within the context of the Research Governance Framework and Good Clinical Practice. 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 hours of work are predominantly 8.30am-4.30pm but you will be required to take a flexible approach in order to meet the needs of the research studies, with a requirement to work unsocial hours and weekends as necessary. The ability to travel between all sites within NHS GGC if required is also essential.
This is a Fixed term post for 12 months.
Informal Contact: Laura Rooney Tel No: 07870915014
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs .