Senior Research Nurse; KA

Overview

236001 Senior Research Nurse (KA) role at NHS Lothian. This is a Lothian-wide post, initially based in Midlothian with travel to other sites across the region as the service grows. Clinical Research Nursing offers a career path that enables you to apply clinical knowledge to advance healthcare through research.

1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants. This post requires PVG Scheme membership/record for the applicable regulatory group (child and/or adult). Part-time hours pro-rata salary applies.

• Manage and deliver a portfolio of studies within primary care settings, including commercial and non-commercial trials and trials of investigational medicinal products.
• Work closely with GP practices and community-based teams to ensure successful study delivery.
• Support recruitment, obtain informed consent, conduct clinical assessments, and ensure accurate data collection while maintaining patient safety in line with clinical trial regulations, research governance, and ICH Good Clinical Practice.
• Develop innovative strategies to meet recruitment targets and timelines.
• Collaborate with Investigators, Research Network Managers, and Clinical Teams across GP practices and community clinics.
• Register and operate within UK nursing regulations (Sub-part 1: RN1 or RNA) as required.

• Educated to degree level or working towards this, or have equivalent experience demonstrating the knowledge, skills, and ability required for the role.
• Experience in clinical research delivery and teamwork within a multidisciplinary environment is desirable.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Registered on Sub-part 1: RN1 or RNA of the UK NMC Register.

• The post is part of the Primary Care Research Delivery Team, NHS Lothian, Band
  6. With effect from 01 April 2026, NHS Scotland is reducing its full-time working week from 37 to 36 hours per week, with no change in full-time pay.
• There is a legal requirement to demonstrate the right to work in the United Kingdom.
• Part-time hours will be pro-rata.
• Please contact Andrew Deans at for further information.

We fully support disabled candidates and those with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to recruitment policies and practices. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society and is committed to equality and diversity.