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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated person with a genuine interest in research to join the NHS Fife Research & Development Team. As a busy independent nurse practitioner they will assist in the efficient running of a portfolio of clinical research studies and support investigators to set up and undertake a range of research studies in accordance with GCP and Research Governance.
You will provide advice regarding clinical research studies under the supervision of the R&D Lead Research Nurse and/or Principal Investigator. You will be involved in the recruitment, education and monitoring of research participants and the collection and documentation of accurate data, working collaboratively with the wider multi-disciplinary team.
The role involves working in collaboration with all members of the clinical research team and the multi-disciplinary team in the management of their own caseload of study patients and assisting in ensuring the effective running of a number of research studies across all disease specialities on a day to day basis.
You will be a Registered Nurse with experience normally gained by having post registration experience or equivalent and have knowledge of research principles, including confidentiality, randomisation procedures, informed consent and ethical issues.
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 as part of a team. As R&D Research Nurse you will be based within the R&D Department, Queen Margaret Hospital, Dunfermline with the requirement to regularly travel between all sites within NHS Fife.
For further information please contact Karen Gray, R&D Lead Research Nurse on 01383 623623 ext 20947, or 07867 331576 or email karen.gray14@nhs.net
A requirement of this post is to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Prior to appointment.
NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all its employees are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom. All applicants are required to confirm their right to work in the UK in their application. If you are not a United Kingdom (UK), European Community (EC) or European Economic Area National please state the visa category under which you are legally entitled to work in the UK on your application form and the expiry date of your leave to remain in the UK.