Senior Research Nurse - Haematology Trials

About the role

NHS Lothian is recruiting a Senior Research Nurse for its haematology research team within the South East Cancer Research Network at the Western General Hospital. This is a fixed-term post of 12 months, part-time, and is exposure prone. The role combines advanced clinical nursing skills with research delivery, working autonomously within an experienced multidisciplinary research team.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and recruit patients for haematology clinical trials
• Carry out clinical trial assessments
• Deliver trial treatment, including cytotoxic chemotherapy and other SACT
• Provide ongoing care for patients taking part in research
• Work closely with research nurses, medical teams, pharmacy, clinical trial and data management colleagues and the wider multidisciplinary team

Required profile

• Strong haematology experience
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, and attention to detail
• Commitment to safe, patient-centred research and care
• Permission to work in the United Kingdom; PVG Scheme membership or record required, with an application to Disclosure Scotland if needed

Required skills

• Clinical research experience and knowledge of ICH-GCP are desirable
• Applications from experienced haematology nurses wishing to develop their research career are also welcomed