Clinical Trials Nurse

Role Summary

The post provides support for local Principal Investigators conducting Clinical Trials within NHS Lanarkshire, facilitating recruitment, managing clinical trial data, and maintaining adherence to the Clinical Trials Protocols under the supervision of the Clinical Trials Practitioner and/or the Principal Investigator.

Key Responsibilities

In collaboration with the Principal Investigator, the Clinical Trials Practitioner and colleagues, the post holder will assist with establishing and conducting Clinical Trials within NHS Lanarkshire. Under the supervision of the Clinical Trials Practitioner, the post holder will provide key support to local Principal Investigators in accordance with the following regulatory frameworks:

• ICH Harmonised Tripartite Guideline for Good Clinical Practice (2006)
• European Clinical Trials Directive (2001/20/EC) and associated Good Clinical Practice Directive (2005/28/EC)
• UK Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) Regulations 2004
• Clinical Trials protocols
• Research Governance Framework for Health and Community Care (2006)

The post holder will carry out all delegated Clinical Trials duties as defined in the Clinical Trials Protocol and recorded in the Study Delegation Log. They will also provide the local R&D Department and relevant national and regional bodies with summary information on trials, including regular monthly reporting of recruitment figures. Additionally, the post holder will develop effective strategies to improve recruitment, including identification, screening and recruitment of eligible patients.

Qualifications and Experience

• First level RGN.
• Experience post RGN registration.
• Completion of ICH-Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training with an initial full day course followed by a minimum half day bi‑annual update (or online equivalent).
• Undergoing study‑specific training for each Clinical Trial involved, with training recorded in training logs.
• Full UK/EU/EEA driving licence.

Benefits

• Annual Leave – 35 days including public holidays.
• Generous NHS pension scheme.
• Annual incremental salary progression.
• Paid sick leave increasing with length of service.
• NHS discounts and more.

Our Commitment to Diversity

NHS Lanarkshire is dedicated to building a diverse workforce where everyone can thrive, develop, and succeed based on their skills, knowledge, and talent – regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or care experience. Care‑experienced applicants include those who have lived with foster parents, kinship carers, or in residential or secure children’s settings.

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