Medical Research jobs in Scotland

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The role:

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This is an exciting opportunity to join NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde and play a leading role in shaping the future of clinical research delivery. As a Research Nurse Manager within the Glasgow Clinical Research Facility, you will lead innovative research across primary, secondary and community care settings, helping to expand access to high-quality clinical trials. You will work within a forward-thinking organisation that is nationally recognised for its commitment to research, innovation and patient care. This role offers the chance to influence service development, lead high-performing teams and improve outcomes for patients across NHSGGC. You will also benefit from working in a collaborative, supportive environment that actively encourages professional growth and leadership development.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• Full Time, Fixed Term
• Base Location: Institute of Neuroscience, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital
• Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday, 08:30 16:30 (with flexibility to meet service needs)

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the delivery of high-quality clinical research across primary care, community and acute settings, ensuring safety and excellence of care
• Develop and implement strategies to expand research capacity and establish research-active GP practices across NHSGGC
• Act as lead nurse for a portfolio of studies, ensuring compliance with protocols, SOPs, governance standards and regulatory requirements
• Manage, motivate and develop a multidisciplinary research team, ensuring staff are trained, supported and empowered to deliver research effectively
• Build strong partnerships with stakeholders, including GP practices, sponsors and research networks, to enhance collaborative working
• Lead the development and delivery of recruitment strategies to identify, consent and retain study participants
• Provide regular reports on research activity, performance and development to senior management and key stakeholders

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

• Registered Nurse with significant post-registration experience within an acute or research environment
• Degree-level qualification with evidence of ongoing professional development
• Experience in managing clinical research projects, including academic and commercial CTIMPs and non-CTIMP studies
• Highly developed clinical and technical skills with the ability to train, supervise and mentor research staff
• Significant management experience with the ability to lead, motivate and develop teams effectively
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice, research governance, regulatory frameworks and relevant legislation
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads, meet targets and produce reports, SOPs and presentations

What we offer:

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact:

Susanne Catchcart, CRDC Operational Lead - susanne.cathcart@nhs.scot - 0141 232 7600

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