Clinical Trials Nurse

The role exists to provide support for local Principal Investigators who are carrying out Clinical Trials within NHS Lanarkshire, facilitating recruitment into those Clinical Trials, managing clinical trial data and maintaining adherence to the Clinical Trials Protocols. The post holder will carry out this role under the supervision of the Clinical Trials Practitioner and/or the Principal Investigator. The post holder will assist the Clinical Trials Practitioner to maintain a balanced trials portfolio of studies in one or more conditions. The post-holder may take on the role of study co-ordinator for one or more studies if agreed with the Principal Investigator and Lead Clinical Trials Nurse.

NHS Lanarkshire serves a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. It comprises Acute Services, Corporate & Property & Support Services, and North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships providing integrated primary healthcare and social care services.

• First level RGN.
• 2 years experience post RGN registration.
• Undertake ICH-GCP training. This must be provided through a training organisation recognised by NHS Lanarkshire\u2019s R&D Department. ICH-GCP training requirements are: an initial full day course followed by a minimum half day, biennial update (or online equivalent).
• Undergo study-specific training for every Clinical Trial in which they are involved; may be provided by the Study Sponsor through study start-up meetings; must ensure training is recorded in their training records and in the Study Site File log.
• Evidence of continued professional development.
• Full driving licence.
• High standard of communication skills.
• Ability to understand the application of Research Governance.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Ability to prioritise and time manage.
• Computer literate.

Please note: for all vacancies where a driving licence is required this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence.

• Educated to degree level
• Experience in primary care sites
• Knowledge/awareness of GCP guidelines and EU directive for clinical trials
• Knowledge of research governance
• Willing to expand skills required for clinical trials e.g. phlebotomy, IV drug therapy, recording ECGs

• Fixed Term or Secondment for 12 months
• Full time
• 37 hours

Please note this is a fixed term post for 12 months. Where a post only has temporary funding and an existing member of NHS Lanarkshire staff wishes to apply, this will be treated as a secondment. The employee MUST already have written agreement from their line manager to be released on a secondment before applying for the post.

This role will be based in Research and Development NHS Lanarkshire Wide.

Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who are shortlisted for interview may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations.

If you\u2019re looking to find out more, then we would love to hear from you!

Please contact Audrey Mcalpine, Senior Clinical Research Nurse, on

For enquiries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact Jennifer Hughes, Recruitment Administrator, on . Please remember to include the job title and reference number in your email.

Join us and you will discover a supportive environment where you will have the chance to add to your skills and further your career.

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of service
• A minimum of 8 days of public holidays
• Membership of NHS Pension Scheme with life insurance benefits
• Paid sick leave increasing with length of service
• Occupational health services
• Employee counselling services
• Work-life Balance policies and procedures

NHS Lanarkshire have a range of support services on topics that can impact both on your working and personal life including occupational health, spiritual care and independent counselling. This support can be accessed using the links on this page.

For more information on the role, please refer to the Job Description. If you\u2019re looking for more information on the recruitment process, organisation or the services we provide, please refer to our information pack, or our recruitment webpage.