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 The CRF, an NHS facility set up to support clinical research across GG&C, is the clinical operational component of Glasgow Clinical Trials Unit (CTU). The CTU comprises of NHS Research & Development dept, Robertson Centre for Biostatistics and the CRF. There are currently over 90 staff employed across the Adult and Children’s CRFs. The GCRF is an NHS & University of Glasgow facility set up to support treatment-changing clinical research across NHS GGC.

The number of studies supported through the Children’s Clinical Research Facility (approx 50), complexity and range of work supported is variable and includes Phase I-IV clinical trials, large scale observational studies, complex interventional studies (non-clinical trial), academic and commercial sponsors. CRF staff provides support to academic and NHS clinical researchers from a range of specialties.

CRF Staffing Comprises Of a Multi-disciplinary Team Working Together To Provide Comprehensive Clinical Research Support To Investigators From Study Start-up To Archiving. The Core Disciplines Within The Team Are

• Clinical (Research Nurses/Medical)
• Project Management
• Education & Training
• Clerical and administration

The Children’s facility is s located on the same campus as the Royal Hospital for Children and is a joint facility with the adult research team. There are also research facilities at the GRI and GGH. The GCRF is committed to supporting research projects across GG&C in primary, secondary and tertiary care.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern: Fixed Term, Full time

Shift Pattern - Monday – Friday 08:30 – 16:30

Base location - Queen Elizabeth University Hospital

Key Responsibilities Professional

• Maintain a consistently professional manner with patients, colleagues and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Work within NMC standards, legal requirements and ethical frameworks to ensure high‑quality, patient‑centred care.
• Use evidence‑based practice and ongoing learning to support continuous professional development and revalidation.
• Conduct clinical research in line with regulatory, governance and ethical requirements.
• Understand the legal, ethical and professional principles of informed consent in clinical trials.
• Comply with Data Protection legislation at all times.
• Follow NHS GG&C and HSE policies, procedures and safety guidelines.

Clinical / Specialist Knowledge

• Assess, plan and prepare safe environments for study visits, ensuring high standards of care.
• Deliver high‑quality nursing care to research participants and ensure team members are trained and supported.
• Organise and manage study workloads to maintain protocol compliance and safeguard participants.
• Demonstrate strong understanding of research protocols, interventions and procedures.
• Use advanced research skills to carry out study‑specific procedures safely.
• Provide professional leadership and act as a role model within the research team.
• Maintain accurate clinical and research records in line with NMC, GCP, CRF and sponsor requirements.
• Develop and implement research‑related policies, procedures and working practices.
• Support development and implementation of research initiatives with CRF colleagues.

Education / Training

• Commit to ongoing professional development and lifelong learning.
• Teach and support staff through personal development plans and skills training.
• Contribute to CRF induction programmes for internal and external research staff.
• Identify training needs to ensure safe and effective delivery of research protocols.
• Undertake additional training to support new study protocols across specialties.
• Maintain specialist clinical skills and encourage staff to develop their own.
• Share knowledge through both formal and informal learning opportunities.

Organisational / Managerial

• Act as lead nurse for allocated studies, managing projects from start‑up to closure while ensuring compliance, timelines, resources and patient safety.
• Contribute to ongoing development of the CRF and fulfil designated responsibilities.
• Participate in feasibility assessments for potential CRF projects.
• Serve as Nurse Coordinator for the Children’s CRF and lead team huddles to prioritise workload.
• Promote effective teamwork and support change management within the CRF.
• Take delegated responsibility for operational and safety issues in the clinical area.
• Communicate effectively with research personnel, ensuring information is shared appropriately.
• Undertake link coordinator roles and support junior staff in delivering training and implementing policies.
• Ensure clinical equipment is maintained, used correctly and staff are competent.
• Address complaints at local level and intervene appropriately.
• Report adverse events and critical incidents, ensuring correct documentation and supporting staff learning.
• Contribute to long‑term CRF strategic planning through working groups.
• Participate in the mentoring programme and act as a mentor for designated staff.

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

• First Level Registered Paediatric Nurse with significant, current and relevant clinical experience.
• Ability to demonstrate competencies in relation to experience with evidence of highly developed clinical and technical skills including venepuncture, cannulation, ILS, IV drug administration and 12 lead ECGs.
• Experience of working in both academic and commercial research.
• Experience demonstrating the post holders ability to lead a clinical research or comparable project e.g. audit or clinical effectiveness, including the management of staff and resources.
• Evidence of continuing personal and professional development, educated to degree level (or working towards).
• Knowledge of current research regulations and governance requirements.
• Experience of working effectively in a multi-disciplinary team with key responsibilities within the team.
• Motivated and able to demonstrate excellent team management skills.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills/ability to work under pressure and prioritise workload across different clinical areas and clinical trials to meet project timelines.
• Ability to use IT systems proficiently including Microsoft Office, electronic patient management systems and web-based technologies.
• Evidence of highly developed current clinical and technical skills in the clinical setting.

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 Cathcart, Research Nurse Manager - Susanne.cathcart@nhs.scot - 0141 232 7600

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