Senior Research Nurse - Glasgow Clinical Research Facility; GCRF

Position: 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

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