Job details
- Job reference: 263124
- Salary: Band 6 (£43,231 - £52,679)
- Job closing date: 05/11/2026
- Job Type: Nursing and Midwifery
- Location: Ninewells Hospital
- Employment type: Permanent
- Hours Per Week: 36
- Job posted date: 22/10/2026
- Employer (NHS Board): NHS Tayside
- Department: TASC Research Nurse Service, Stefani Unit, Ward 32
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced nurse to join the TASC Research Nurse Service. Research nursing as a career option allows you to utilise your nursing knowledge, skills and experience to contribute to the development of new evidence, improving patient care and to the development of new treatment regimens and pathways; with the overall aim of improving outcomes for our patients, now and in the future.
The post-holder will be responsible for the management and delivery of a portfolio of studies within oncology, including early phase trials, and will work within the Oncology and or Haematology environment to support these studies. This post will initially be based within the Stefani Unit to support oncology studies. The portfolio will include clinical trials of investigational medicinal products.
Applicants must be educated to degree level or working towards or have the equivalent experience demonstrating the knowledge, skills and ability to perform at the level required for the post. You will manage a caseload of study participants, providing them with the highest standards of care in adherence to clinical trials regulations, research governance and ICH Good Clinical Practice.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential, also the post holder will demonstrate proven ability to be an effective team member as the post involves providing advice, support and guidance to other members of the multidisciplinary team. You will work closely with the Investigators, CRC Managers and Clinical Research Teams. The role will involve developing innovative strategies to ensure recruitment on time and to target for studies.
You must be registered on Sub-part 1: RN1 or RNA or Sub-part 2: RN2 of the UK NMC Register
Informal enquiries to:
Janet Douglas, Senior Charge Nurse Oncology/Haematology, email: janet.douglas@nhs.scot or Kay Walker, CRC Co-Director, Kathleen.Walker@nhs.scot TEL: 01382 632287
Hours of work are: Full time 36 hours per week.
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This advert is for Senior Clinical Research Nurse with NHS Tayside in Dundee, Scotland. It is listed as a Band 6 Research nurse role. The advertised salary is £43,231 - £52,679. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 05 Nov 2026.
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