Clinical Research Nurse (UK VISA SPONSORSHIP)

Employer: NHS Scotland (NHS Forth Valley)

Position: Clinical Research Nurse
Salary: £43,231 – £52,679 per year
Job Type: Full-time
Work location: Stirling Road, Larbert 

FULL JOB DESCRIPTION

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.

You will contribute to effective management of each study, including patient recruitment, research sampling and the collection of study specific information. Research activities will be in accordance with study protocols, project sponsors and Forth Valley Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and policies. You will also be required to maintain accurate records of study specific information using traditional paper records, electronic patient management systems or web-based study specific IT systems.

As part of the research team, the successful applicant will be responsible for the identification and recruitment of study participants from research active areas within NHS Forth Valley.

Applicants should be a Registered Nurse with relevant post-registration experience in the clinical research environment and a number of acute specialist areas. You should be educated to a minimum of degree level and should be registered with the appropriate regulatory body (NMC).

You must have a proven ability to work independently and the motivation to push projects forward ensuring that relevant guidelines and regulations are adhered to. Attention to detail, excellent communication and organisational skills are essential for this post.

A current Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certificate is required.

You should also be Proficient in MS office and electronic patient management systems to undertake activities associated with the management of clinical research.

Ability and willingness to travel throughout the area of service delivery is essential for this post.

Your Responsibilities include:

• Providing comprehensive research participant care throughout study involvement maintaining protocol compliance.

• Identifying/recruiting suitable participants from research-active clinical areas coordinating multi-disciplinary teams.

• Collecting study-specific samples/data maintaining accurate records across paper/electronic systems effectively.

Work Schedule

Full-time 36 hours weekly

You Will Have

• Registered Nurse status with NMC registration plus relevant post-registration clinical research experience essential.

• Degree-level education, current GCP certificate plus proficiency MS Office/electronic patient systems required.

• Proven independent working pushing projects forward with meticulous attention to research governance detail.

Requirements

• Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme membership plus UK travel capability across service area essential.

Benefits

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. For further information on visa requirements and sponsorship eligibility, please refer to the UK Government guidance.

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Application Process

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