Senior Research Nurse – Clinical Research Unit – B6

Job Description

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 an experienced Registered Nurse with a passion for delivering high-quality patient care and advancing cancer research? NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is looking for a motivated Senior Research Nurse to join the Beatson Clinical Research Facility team. This is an exciting opportunity to combine clinical expertise with research excellence, supporting patients participating in innovative cancer studies that help shape future treatments. Working within one of the UK’s leading cancer centres, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, contribute to cutting-edge research, and play a vital role in improving outcomes for patients across the West of Scotland. At NHSGGC, you will be supported to develop your skills, progress your career, and make a meaningful difference every day.

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 Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre
• Working Pattern: Monday – Friday

Key responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality direct and indirect patient care for individuals participating in cancer research studies
• Coordinate and manage a caseload of research participants across a variety of clinical settings
• Support the delivery of clinical trials in line with research protocols, governance requirements and Good Clinical Practice standards
• Educate and support patients and families throughout their research journey, ensuring informed decision-making and an excellent patient experience
• Collect, record and manage research data accurately while maintaining patient confidentiality and regulatory compliance
• Provide clinical leadership, contribute to service development and support the education of colleagues and multidisciplinary teams
• Work collaboratively with investigators, research teams and partner organisations to ensure the successful delivery of studies

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

• Registered Nurse with relevant post-registration experience
• Significant experience within a cancer, oncology, haematology or related clinical setting
• Relevant post-registration qualifications and/or substantial experience within a specialist clinical area
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships with patients, carers and colleagues
• Ability to work independently, prioritise workload effectively and manage competing demands
• Knowledge and understanding of clinical research processes, governance frameworks and evidence-based practice
• Experience supporting service improvement, education, research activity or quality improvement initiatives would be advantageous

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
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact: Donna Crawford, Research Nurse Manager on or

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

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Work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

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