Senior Research Nurse - Glasgow Clinical Research Facility (GCRF)

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The Role

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Are you a passionate and experienced Registered Nurse looking to make a real impact on patient care through clinical research? NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is seeking a Senior Research Nurse to join the Glasgow Clinical Research Facility (GCRF), supporting the delivery of innovative clinical trials and research studies across primary care, community and acute settings. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of healthcare innovation, helping to improve treatments and outcomes for patients while developing your own leadership, research and clinical expertise. As part of one of the UK's largest NHS organisations, you'll benefit from a supportive, collaborative environment committed to excellence, professional development and advancing healthcare for the communities we serve.

All roles will be assessed for sponsorship eligibility in line with current Home Office requirements. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) can only issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) where these are met.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• Full-time, Fixed Term for 2 years
• You will be based at The Queen Elizabeth University Hospital
• Working Monday Friday (08:30 16:30) with flexibility to meet service demands
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage an agreed portfolio of clinical research studies from start-up through to study closure
• Recruit, consent and support research participants while ensuring their safety, wellbeing and positive study experience
• Coordinate and deliver protocol-specific assessments, interventions and study visits in line with regulatory requirements
• Develop recruitment and retention strategies to support successful study delivery across primary care and community settings
• Provide specialist clinical research advice and support to multidisciplinary teams and research-active GP practices
• Supervise, mentor and support research nurses and other team members, promoting continuous learning and development
• Maintain accurate research records, study documentation and reporting requirements in accordance with Good Clinical Practice, governance standards and organisational policies
  
  

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

• Registered Nurse with significant current and relevant clinical experience within an acute, community or primary care setting
• Demonstrable clinical competencies including venepuncture, cannulation, IV drug administration and immediate life support
• Experience leading clinical research studies, quality improvement projects, audits or comparable healthcare initiatives
• Knowledge of current clinical research regulations, governance frameworks and Good Clinical Practice principles
• Evidence of continuing professional development with degree-level education or equivalent experience
• Strong organisational, prioritisation and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and competing demands
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications, electronic patient records and web-based clinical research systems
  
  

What We Offer

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies
  
  

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For An Informal Discussion, Please Contact

Susanne Cathcart, CRDC Operational Lead on 0141 232 7600 or susanne.cathcart@nhs.scot

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process:

This post may close early due to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.

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