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Job reference: 051419
Salary: Band 6 (£33,072 - £40,736)
Job closing date: 07/05/2021
Job Type: Nursing and Midwifery
Location: Queen Elizabeth University Hospital
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 37.5
Job posted date: 23/04/2021
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde
Department: Clinical Research Facility

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The Glasgow Clinical Research Facility incorporates Clinical Research Facilities at the QEUH and GRI. Jointly they provide a streamlined service to investigators to conduct their clinical research efficiently and safely. We are recruiting an enthusiastic Paediatric Research Nurse to assist us in providing high quality nursing care for children participating in Clinical Research. The post holder will be trained and supported to coordinate the recruitment, treatment, education, monitoring and follow up of research participants and the collection and documentation of accurate study data. You will work collaboratively with Principal and Chief Investigators and the wider multidisciplinary team in the management of your own caseload of research patients. You will be a First Level Registered Paediatric Nurse with relevant clinical experience and educated to (or working towards) as 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 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 Clinical Research Facility has research Nurse cover form 0800-1700 Monday to Friday predominantly the hours are 0830-1630 but there is a requirement to take a flexible approach in order to meet the needs of research studies, with a requirement to work unsocial hours and weekends as necessary. The ability to travel between all sites within NHS GGC is also essential.
Part time hours will be considered as well as Job share
Minimal Requirements
 Registered Paediatric Nurse, educated to degree level (or working towards)
 Significant, current and relevant clinical experience
 Evidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable
 Experience of working in both academic and commercial research
 Knowledge of current research regulations and governance requirements

Informal contact: Liz Waxman, 0141 232 7600, Liz.Waxman@ggc.scot.nhs.uk

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

EU Settlement Scheme

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Existing employees may be asked to provide evidence of their EU Settlement Status from 1st July 2021.

Further information: https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families.

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