Clinical Research Nurse

Grade UE05N: £29,179 to £35,116 per annum

CMVM/Centre for Reproductive Health

Full-time: 35 hours per week

Fixed term: 18 months

The Opportunity:

To become a member of Professor Andrew Horne's research team, specialising in women's health research. This is an exciting opportunity to become a member of a growing team researching ways to improve diagnosis and treatment of endometriosis and pain.

We are looking for a clinical research nurse to participate as a member of a clinical research trials team which has responsibility for running multicentre clinical trials.

This post is full-time (35 hours per week); but due to the nature of the position hours can be flexible.

Your skills and attributes for success:

• First level registered nurse with Band 5 or relevant experience demonstrating the appropriate competencies and skills (particularly communication, organisation) for the job.
• Previous experience of conducting patient identification and recruitment; and obtaining informed patient consent for clinical research studies of a diverse nature is desirable but not essential.
• Relevant research experience includes awareness of ICH GCP Guidelines, EU Clinical Trials Directive and Research Governance Framework.
• Team-working skills and the ability to work using own initiative.
• Effective communication and time management skills.

Application Information:

Please ensure you include the following documents in your application:

• CV
• Cover letter

As a valued member of our team you can expect:

• A competitive salary
• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community
• Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, competitive pension schemes, staff discounts, and family-friendly initiatives.

Championing equality, diversity and inclusion:

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.

An Honorary NHS contract will be sought for the successful post-holder. You therefore must hold or obtain Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership and it should be noted that the offer of appointment will also be subject to Occupational Health clearance prior to commencement of duty.

Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages .

The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. International applicants will therefore be unable to apply for and secure a Skilled Worker visa. They will only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

Key dates to note:

Closing date for applications is 22 April 2025. Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browser's local time zone.

Interviews will be held 1 week after the advert closes.