LW256122 – Senior Clinical Research Nurse

Company: NHS Grampian
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Location: Scotland
Job Description:

NHS Grampian is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Research Nurse to join our Cardiovascular Research Team. This is an exciting opportunity for an established research nurse who is looking to build on their clinical research expertise while developing their leadership and management skills within a progressive and expanding research environment.

The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality clinical research and supporting the continued growth of NHS Grampian’s research portfolio. Alongside direct involvement in clinical trials, you will provide day-to-day leadership and coordination of a dedicated team of research nurses, ensuring studies are delivered safely, efficiently, regulatory standards are maintained, and participant recruitment targets are achieved.

Working closely with the wider Senior Research Team, you will support the successful delivery of a diverse portfolio of cardiovascular studies, helping to ensure research participants receive excellent care and that high-quality research data are collected in accordance with all relevant legislation, policies, and Good Clinical Practice guidelines.

As a senior member of the Research & Development team, you will support the Lead Research Nurse through line management and supervision of research nursing staff, contribute to workforce planning and service development, and deputise for the Lead Research Nurse as required. You will also contribute to the ongoing strategic development of research nursing services across NHS Grampian.

Informal Enquiries

We strongly encourage prospective applicants to contact Vicky Taylor, Lead Research Nurse, or Pauline Ganley, Senior Research Nurse for an informal discussion about this exciting opportunity.

01224 555171 Pauline Ganley 01224 554496

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Additional Information For Candidates

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As a disability confident employer we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you need us to make any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting our recruitment team at the earliest opportunity. Email us at gram.recruitment@nhs.scot.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the interview in person. Alternative arrangements or adjustments will be considered in the event there are circumstances that may prevent candidates attending in person to ensure it is inclusive and accessible to all.

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NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray.

As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.

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Posted: September 15th, 2026