234820 Lead Research Nurse Phase 1/Education

Company: NHS Ayrshire & Arran
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Location: Edinburgh
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234820 Lead Research Nurse Phase 1/Education

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NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among its workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Due to anticipated high interest, we may close the vacancy early. Please complete your application promptly. We will fully support disabled candidates, those with long-term conditions, or neurodivergent individuals by making reasonable adjustments.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK, including a valid UK Visa and Immigration Service permission. A PVG Scheme membership/record is required. If the post holder is not a current PVG member, an application must be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before starting.

Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check. If assessed as a regulated role, your appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. For more details, visit Disclosure Scotland Changes.

About the Role

Edinburgh Clinical Research Facility (CRF) seeks a Lead Research Nurse for our Phase I/Education team, delivering clinical research to MHRA Phase I Accreditation Scheme standards.

Responsibilities

  • Direct oversight of Phase I clinical trials.
  • Responsibility for Phase I education needs of nursing and clinical teams across the Edinburgh CRF.
  • Manage clinical research environment people and resources.
  • Maintain working knowledge of research governance and regulatory inspection.
  • Collaborate with clinical teams across multiple hospital sites.

Qualifications

  • Extensive clinical and research experience, particularly managing Phase I trials.
  • Experience in teaching, mentorship and clinical education.
  • Strong background in research governance and regulatory inspection, including MHRA Phase I Accreditation. xwzovoh
  • People and resource management within a clinical research environment.

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Health Care Provider

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Contact

For further information and informal visits please contact:

Lesley Briody, Research Nurse Manager

Telephone:

Email:

Fiona Mitchell, Research Nurse Manager

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Posted: April 2nd, 2026