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New opportunity for career development
Emergency Department
Clinical Trial Assistant, Band 3
12 Month Fixed Term contract in the first instance
37.5hrs/week (Full Time)
The Emergency Department at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh has a worldwide reputation for research. In order to coordinate and support the expanding portfolio of research, audit and service improvement, the Emergency Medicine Research Group Edinburgh (EMERGE) was formed in 2008 and continues to grow.
We are currently recruiting a Clinical Trial Assistant (CTA) to support a range of research projects. The post will involve recruitment activities such as venepuncture, sample processing, storage and shipment, assisting with the care of research participants, and collecting and managing research data. The scope of studies and projects is expanding, creating an exciting and leading research specialty to work within.
We are looking for an enthusiastic CTA with a genuine interest in clinical research. The successful candidate will need to understand the dynamic and challenging environment of the ED and how that translates to research activity. The post holder will work alongside other senior research nurses and will be supported by the EMERGE team.
For more information and to arrange an informal visit to the department please contact:
Miranda Odam Research Nurse Manager EMERGE, Emergency Department Tel 0131 242 3857 | Julia Grahamslaw Lead Research Nurse Tel 0131 242 3860 |
Reference: 049213
For information on how to apply please go to SHOW website or contact:
Recruitment Centre, St John’s Hospital Howden Road West, Livingston, EH54 6PP
Tel: 0131 536 3030 (24hrs) or email recruitment@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk