LW244330 – Research Nurse

Job Description

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.

Band 5 or 6 Research Nurse

Diabetes

21.6 hrs as per RWW 01/04/2026 0.6 WTE.

Fixed Term for 1 year.

We are looking to recruit a nurse to an exciting and challenging research post that will be based within the department of diabetes clinical trials. We welcome interest from general nurses with a special interest in advancing diabetic research or an experienced research nurse who wishes to develop in another field. The post will allow you to develop the skills required to deliver exceptional clinical and research care to participants/patients involved in research studies.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of direct and indirect care of those participating in research, including recruitment and monitoring of study patients and collection of accurate, confidential data.
• Main duties/responsibilities of the posts are dependent on the type of project and input available from Principal Investigator and/or Senior Research Nurse.

Candidate Profile

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Flexible yet organised approach, keen to learn and able to manage a caseload of patients/volunteers.

Band and Contract Details

Where a potential candidate does not meet some of the essential skills for a band 6 position they may be offered the position at a band 5. Although this is a fixed term contract there may be potential to extend this depending on future funding.

Those interested in applying are strongly encouraged to contact Sally Galt or Amy Nicol () to find out more about this opportunity.

Additional Information for Candidates

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.

As a disability confident employer we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you need us to make any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting our recruitment team at the earliest opportunity. Email us at .