R&D Research Nurse 199128 AA

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated person with a genuine interest in research to join the NHS Fife Research & Development (R&D) Team within the Research, Innovation & Knowledge Department (RIK).  As a busy independent nurse practitioner, they will assist in the efficient running of a portfolio of clinical research studies and support investigators to set up and undertake a range of research studies in accordance with Good Clinical Practice and Research Governance.

The post holder will provide advice regarding clinical research studies under the supervision of the team lead and/or Principal Investigator. They will be involved in the recruitment, management and monitoring of research participants and the collection and documentation of accurate data, undertaking study patient visits and working collaboratively with the wider multi-disciplinary team.

The role involves working in collaboration with all members of the clinical research team and the multi-disciplinary team in the management of study patients and assisting in ensuring the effective running of a number of research studies across all disease specialities on a day-to-day basis.

You will be a Registered Nurse with experience normally gained by having post registration experience or equivalent and have knowledge of research principles, including confidentiality, randomisation procedures, informed consent, and ethical issues.
    
Attention to detail, strong organisational and communication skills, excellent IT skills and a methodical approach are key requirements, along with a proven ability to work as part of a team.   As R&D Research Nurse you will be based between the R&D Department, Queen Margaret Hospital, Dunfermline and the Clinical Research Facility, Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy with the requirement to regularly travel between all sites within NHS Fife
For further information please contact Karen Gray, Lead Nurse on karen.gray14@nhs.scot or or x20947.

NHS Scotland is reducing their full-time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay.  This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff.  This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours.  However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week.  If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Recruiting Board.

A requirement of this post is to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Prior to appointment. 
 
NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all its employees are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom. If you are not a United Kingdom (UK) or Irish National, you are required to confirm your right to work in your application.

Fixed Term/Secondment Opportunity  Existing permanent employees must first discuss this opportunity with their substantive line manager.  If you do not have approval for a secondment from your current line manager, you will not be able to progress your application for a fixed term post.  External applicants, with continuous NHS Service,  must also have in place a secondment agreement, from their existing board to apply for this post.

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.