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Job reference: 013894
Salary: Band 5 (£24,670 - £30,742)
Job closing date: 28/01/2020
Job Type: Nursing and Midwifery
Location: Ninewells Hospital
Employment type: Fixed-term or Secondment
Hours Per Week: 37.5
Job posted date: 14/01/2020
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Tayside
Department: Tayside Medical Science Centre (TASC)

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An excellent opportunity has arisen for nurses to develop professionally within the TASC Research Nurse Service.


Research nursing is a patient focused speciality and essential to the development of new treatments and healthcare. Under the supervision and with the support of the clinical research team, you will be responsible for the day to day management and conduct of commercial and non-commercial clinical research studies; this includes Clinical Trials of Investigational Medicinal Products.


The post-holder will manage a caseload of patients participating in cancer research studies and clinical trials, providing them with the highest quality nursing care and ensuring that the research is carried out in adherence with clinical trials regulations, research governance and ICH Good Clinical Practice. This will involve screening, recruiting, educating, providing direct clinical care, and monitoring participants in studies as well as the collation and documentation of study data.


Applicants will have an understanding of research within the NHS, post registration clinical experience and evidence of professional development. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as is proven ability to be an effective team member as these posts involve working closely with both the research team and the wider multidisciplinary team. You will also be able to work to achieve study targets and have strong organisational and IT skills.


This post offers the opportunity to develop new clinical skills, knowledge and professional skills in clinical research nursing and in the management of clinical trials.


You must be registered on Sub-part 1: RN1 or RNA or Sub-part 2: RN2 of the NMC Register 


Informal enquiries to: Kay Walker, Clinical Research Nurse Manager, kwalker1@nhs.net TEL: 01382 632287 or Debbie Forbes, Senior Clinical Research Nurse, debbieforbes@nhs.net TEL:01382 496685


Written approval must be sought from your line manager prior to applying for this secondment.  You will be required to bring this if shortlisted for interview. 


Hours of work are: 37.5 hours/week


Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email.   Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.


Closing date for receipt of completed application forms – Tuesday 28th January 2020.




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