An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join the Research & Development team as a Research Nurse. The role will deliver high quality care and support to research participants for the duration of their study involvement, as part of the multi-disciplinary team.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to effective management of each study, including patient recruitment, research sampling and the collection of study‑specific information.
- Conduct research activities in accordance with study protocols, project sponsors and Forth Valley Standard Operating Procedures and policies.
- Maintain accurate records of study‑specific information using traditional paper records, electronic patient management systems or web‑based study‐specific IT systems.
- Identify and recruit study participants from research active areas within NHS Forth Valley.
- Ensure all relevant guidelines and regulations are adhered to, and push projects forward in a timely manner.
- Participate as a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme.
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse with relevant post‑registration experience in the clinical research environment and acute specialist areas.
- Educated to a minimum of degree level and registered with the appropriate regulatory body (NMC).
- Proven ability to work independently and a motivation to push projects forward.
- Excellent communication, organisational and attention to detail skills.
- Current Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certificate.
- Proficient in MS Office and electronic patient management systems.
- Ability and willingness to travel throughout the area of service delivery.
Other Requirements
- Membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme (more information can be found at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk).
Work Hours and Salary
As from 1/4/26, the Agenda for Change full‑time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part‑time hours will be reduced pro‑rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applicants who require sponsorship to work in the UK are advised to carefully review the eligibility criteria for the Skilled Worker or Health and Care Worker visa routes. NHS Forth Valley may be able to offer sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. If you are currently working in the UK on a Skilled Worker visa, transitional arrangements may apply. Please note that sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case‑by‑case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre‑employment checks.
Previous applicants need not apply.
For informal enquiry please contact
Shirley Mitchell (Senior R&D Advisor)Shirley.mitchell2@nhs.scot
Applicants should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or other third‑party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the application process.
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NHS Forth Valley is positive about disabled people and is committed to offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. Please contact the Recruitment Office on 0330 041 4694 if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you with your application and/or interview.
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our 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. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
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