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Job reference: 049097
Salary: Band 5 (£25,351 - £31,966)
Job closing date: 13/04/2021
Job Type: Nursing and Midwifery
Location: Ninewells Hospital, Dundee
Employment type: Fixed-term or Secondment
Hours Per Week: 37.5
Job posted date: 30/03/2021
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Tayside
Department: TASC Research Nurse Service

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Tayside Medical Science Centre- Research Nurse Service

Clinical Research Centre, Ninewells Hospital

Clinical Research Nurse Band 5

Fixed Term/Secondment Opportunity for 23 months


Salary Scale: £25,351 - £31,966 per annum pro rata


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 research studies and clinical trials across a variety of therapeutic areas, 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. 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, Kathleen.Walker@nhs.scot TEL: 01382 632287


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


Hours of work are:  37.5 hours/week

​​​​​​​NHS Tayside is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.

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