220571 - Senior Research Nurse (SNIS) - #1797507

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Senior Research Nurse

Permanent Band 6

1 x 37 hrs Post Ref: 220571

We are looking to recruit an innovative and enthusiastic Registered Nurse with experience in clinical research to assist us in providing high quality nursing care for patients and volunteers participating in clinical research. This post is based in our RIE facility.

Edinburgh’s Clinical Research Facility (CRF) incorporates, the Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facility (WTCRF) at the WGH, the RIE Clinical Research Facility (RIECRF) & the Children’s Clinical Research Facility (CCRF) at the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People.

Jointly they provide a streamlined service to investigators of any discipline to conduct their clinical research efficiently and safely.

For Further Information And Informal Contact Please Contact

Aysha Parveen, Lead Research Nurse (RIECRF) 0131 242 7196

[email protected]

Scott Simpson, Lead Research Nurse (RIECRF) 0131 242 7196 [email protected]

Application forms and information packs can be obtained from

https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk

Nurse on 0131 536 3030

Quoting Post Ref. number above.

www.edinburghcrf.ed.ac.uk

The use of the term “Senior” or “Junior” in this post refers only to the level of experience and responsibility required for this post rather than age. As such, applications from people of all ages are welcomed, subject to meeting the relevant criteria.

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