Clinical Research Nurse (Aberdeen)
3 days ago
Aberdeen
Job Title Clinical Research Nurse Location Aberdeen, Scotland Department Clinical Research / Research & Development Reports to Principal Investigator Job Purpose The Clinical Research Nurse will be responsible for the safe and effective delivery of clinical research studies in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), regulatory requirements, and local policies. The post holder will work collaboratively with investigators, research teams, and clinical services to support the set-up, conduct, and close-out of clinical trials and research studies. Key Responsibilities Clinical Research Delivery • Deliver clinical research studies in line with approved protocols, GCP, and ethical approvals, • Screen, recruit, consent, and follow up research participants, • Perform study-related clinical procedures (e.g. observations, venepuncture, ECGs, sample processing), • Coordinate study visits and liaise with clinical departments to ensure smooth study delivery, • Maintain accurate and contemporaneous study documentation, including case report forms and source data, • Assist with study set-up, site initiation, monitoring visits, and close-out activities, • Act as a patient advocate, ensuring participants are fully informed and supported throughout their research journey, • Provide clear information to participants and respond to questions or concerns, • Work closely with Principal Investigators, sponsors, CROs, and multidisciplinary teams, • Communicate effectively with clinical staff, research teams, and external stakeholders, • Ensure compliance with GCP, GDPR, MHRA regulations, and local SOPs, • Support inspections and audits as required Essential • Registered Nurse (Adult) with valid NMC registration, • Degree-level qualification or equivalent clinical experience, • Knowledge of clinical research and Good Clinical Practice (GCP), • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, • Strong organisational skills with attention to detail, • Previous experience in a clinical research or research-active environment, • Valid GCP certification, • Experience in informed consent and clinical trial documentation, • Knowledge of regulatory and ethical frameworks for clinical research, • The post may involve working across multiple clinical areas within Aberdeen, • Some flexibility in working hours may be required to meet study needs, • Ongoing professional development and research training will be supported