Clinical Research Nurse Manager
Job Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Research, Development & Innovation Team within NHS Forth Valley.
We are seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic and experienced Registered Nurse to join our multidisciplinary Research, Development & Innovation Team as Clinical Research Nurse Manager. The successful candidate will oversee the operational management of research delivery across NHS Forth Valley, including resource management to support clinical research objectives and leadership of clinical and non-clinical RD&I staff. Significant management experience, including the ability to manage, motivate and develop staff, is essential.
The post also requires highly developed clinical and technical expertise, with the ability to provide specialist advice and support to clinical staff undertaking RD&I activity, and to train, supervise and mentor research staff.
The Clinical Research Nurse Manager will provide clinical representation at regional and national meetings and will be responsible for supporting the development and implementation of NHS Forth Valley’s RD&I portfolio.
The post holder will also support the Research, Development & Innovation Lead in the strategic planning and development of the service.
This post will be primarily based within Forth Valley Royal Hospital; however the postholder will be required to work flexibly across NHS Forth Valley.
The duties of this post require the successful candidate to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. More information on this scheme can be found at .
Informal enquiries are encouraged, please contact Emma McDonough, Research, Development & Innovation Lead – .
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
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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.
