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232376 Clinical Trials Assistant (AP)

NHS Scotland
Livingston
1 day ago
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Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh


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.


Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.


We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long‑term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.


New opportunity for career development


Emergency Department
Clinical Trial Assistant, Band 3

12 Month Fixed Term contract in first instance


37 hrs/week (Full Time)


Please note: As this post is part‑time, the salary will be pro‑rate.


The Emergency Departments in NHS Lothian have a worldwide reputation for research. In order to coordinate and support the expanding portfolio of research, audit and service improvement, the Emergency Medicine Research Group Edinburgh (EMERGE) was formed in 2008 and continues to grow.


Responsibilities

  • Venepuncture and sample collection for clinical trials
  • Processing, storage and shipment of research samples
  • Assisting with the care and support of research participants
  • Collecting and managing research data
  • Co‑ordinating recruitment activities across studies
  • Supporting the growing portfolio of studies and projects within EMERGE

Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will need to understand the dynamic and challenging environment of the ED and acute in‑patients areas, and how that translates to research activity. The post holder will be supported by the EMERGE team.


Contact for Visit

Anna Miell
Lead Research Nurse
EMERGE, Emergency Department
Tel:


How to Apply

For information on how to apply please go to the SHOW website or contact:


Recruitment Centre
St Johns Hospital, Howden Road West, Livingston, EH54 6PP
Tel: (24hrs) or email


To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigration Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found in the further information for this vacancy.


This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post.



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