QUEEN MARGARET HOSPITAL, DUNFERMLINE MEDICAL DIRECTOR DIRECTORATE R&D GENERIC / DIABETES SENIOR RESEARCH REF NO: HH280/06/17EBL FIXED TERM FOR 21 MONTHS SALARY: £26,830 - £35,933 BAND 6 - HOURS: 37.5 We are looking to recruit a senior research nurse for an exciting and challenging post within the Research & Development (R&D) Department. As a member of the NHS Fife R&D Team you will support investigators to undertake a of commercial and non-commercial research, including studies within the area of Diabetes. You will be responsible for various aspects of study management including helping with study approvals, set up, patient recruitment, and providing excellent clinical care, education, support and monitoring of those participants enrolled. Additionally, you will be involved with accurate and confidential data collection, liaising with national centres and study monitors. You will work collaboratively with Principal and Chief Investigators and the wider multi-disciplinary teams in the management of your own caseload of research patients and studies. The post would be ideally suited to an experienced nurse with excellent organisational and IT skills. Either extensive previous clinical experience or clinical trials work experience is essential for this Band 6 role, as is the ability to manage a number of concurrent projects. Consideration may be given to registered nurses with limited / no research experience - provided you demonstrate a genuine interest in moving into clinical research and possess a strong desire to learn this new specialty. In this situation, you will be required to have extensive clinical knowledge and NHS experience. You will have knowledge of research principles (including confidentiality, randomisation procedures, informed consent and ethical issues), and an understanding of research within the context of the Research Governance Framework and Good Clinical Practice. Attention to detail and strong communication skills are key requirements, along with a proven ability to work independently and as part of a team. The ability to travel between all sites within NHS Fife is essential. Applications on a secondment basis will be considered providing you have agreement from your current line manager. For further information please contact Karen Gray, R&D Lead Research Nurse on ext 20947, email karen.gray14@nhs.net or Dr Amanda Wood, Assistant R&D Director on 01383 623623 ext 20941, email amanda.wood3@nhs.net . A requirement of this post is to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Prior to appointment.
QUEEN MARGARET HOSPITAL, DUNFERMLINE MEDICAL DIRECTOR DIRECTORATE R&D GENERIC / DIABETES SENIOR RESEARCH REF NO: HH280/06/17EBL FIXED TERM FOR 21 MONTHS SALARY: £26,830 - £35,933 BAND 6 - HOURS: 37.5 We are looking to recruit a senior research nurse for an exciting and challenging post within the Research & Development (R&D) Department. As a member of the NHS Fife R&D Team you will support investigators to undertake a of commercial and non-commercial research, including studies within the area of Diabetes. You will be responsible for various aspects of study management including helping with study approvals, set up, patient recruitment, and providing excellent clinical care, education, support and monitoring of those participants enrolled. Additionally, you will be involved with accurate and confidential data collection, liaising with national centres and study monitors. You will work collaboratively with Principal and Chief Investigators and the wider multi-disciplinary teams in the management of your own caseload of research patients and studies. The post would be ideally suited to an experienced nurse with excellent organisational and IT skills. Either extensive previous clinical experience or clinical trials work experience is essential for this Band 6 role, as is the ability to manage a number of concurrent projects. Consideration may be given to registered nurses with limited / no research experience - provided you demonstrate a genuine interest in moving into clinical research and possess a strong desire to learn this new specialty. In this situation, you will be required to have extensive clinical knowledge and NHS experience. You will have knowledge of research principles (including confidentiality, randomisation procedures, informed consent and ethical issues), and an understanding of research within the context of the Research Governance Framework and Good Clinical Practice. Attention to detail and strong communication skills are key requirements, along with a proven ability to work independently and as part of a team. The ability to travel between all sites within NHS Fife is essential. Applications on a secondment basis will be considered providing you have agreement from your current line manager. For further information please contact Karen Gray, R&D Lead Research Nurse on ext 20947, email karen.gray14@nhs.net or Dr Amanda Wood, Assistant R&D Director on 01383 623623 ext 20941, email amanda.wood3@nhs.net . A requirement of this post is to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Prior to appointment.
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