Clinical Trials Nurse

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NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland. 

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Position

An opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Trials Nurse at University Hospital Crosshouse.

What you will do:

We require a well-motivated individual to join the Clinical Trials team within the R&D department of NHS Ayrshire & Arran. You will be based in Crosshouse hospital but will work across the organisation supporting the Research &Development team and multi- disciplinary healthcare providers to promote patient participation in Clinical Trials in both University Hospitals Crosshouse and Ayr.

Activities will include supporting and monitoring of research participants and the collection and documentation of accurate research data. You will have a specific remit to ensure recruitment targets are met and there is adherence to agreed protocols for clinical trials supporting both commercial and non-commercial studies hosted by NHS Ayrshire & Arran.

For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description

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

Research experience is desirable but not essential, however you should be working in an oncology setting or have experience in cancer services. You will have a basic knowledge of research principles, including confidentiality, informed consent, randomisation procedures, and ethical issues.

Attention to detail, strong organisational and communication skills, good IT skills and a methodical approach are key requirements along with a proven ability to work as part of a team. Although the post is based at University Hospital Crosshouse you will be required to travel throughout NHS Ayrshire & Arran, therefore a current driving licence is essential.

Current NMC registration.

Hours:

33.6 per week

Fixed Term/Secondment:

Please note this job is a fixed term/secondment for 18 months.

Driving Licence/Car Ownership:

Car licence/Car ownership is essential to this role.

If you want to find out more about the role, please contact:

Danielle Gilmour, Lead Clinical Trials Nurse. Tel: .

From 1 April 2024, the working week for NHS Agenda for Change workers in Scotland will be reduced.  Full-time hours will reduce from 37.5 to 37 hours (pro rata for part-time staff) without loss of earnings.

NHS Ayrshire and Arran will implement this change but it may not be possible to fully transition from 1 April and there may therefore be some areas of the organisation where implementation may take longer.  If the department is currently unable to safely accommodate the reduced hours from 1st April, you may be required to work 37.5 hours per week (pro rata for part-time staff)  until the department can meet the requirements without impacting patient safety - you will, of course, be remunerated accordingly. NHS Ayrshire and Arran is committed to full implementation of the 37 hour working week across all areas as soon as it is safe to do so

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