Senior Research Nurse

Job details

• Job reference: 257754
• Salary: Band 6 (£43,231 - £52,679)
• Job closing date: 09/09/2026
• Job Type: Nursing and Midwifery
• Location: Western General Hospital
• Employment type: Fixed-term
• Hours Per Week: 36
• Job posted date: 26/08/2026
• Employer (NHS Board): NHS Lothian
• Department: Cancer Services

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Senior Research NurseOncology Clinical TrialsMATERNITY COVER: 1 Year Fixed TermAFC Band 6 £43,231 - £52, 679(1.0 WTE)Part-Time hours may be considered

Base: NRS SE Cancer Research Network, Department of Oncology, Western General Hospital, Edinburgh

Applications are invited to apply for a full-time research nurse post to support the Oncology Research Team within the NRS SE Cancer Research Network.

You will be responsible for the recruitment, care and treatment of patients involved in clinical trials with a wide variety of malignancies. The post holder will need to work with a high degree of independence, interpreting protocols and caring for this patient group. You will work closely with other research nurses, clinicians, data managers and the multidisciplinary team throughout the SCAN region. This involves attendance and input at multidisciplinary meetings and clinics. Occasional travel out with Edinburgh to study meetings or to other hospitals in the region may be required.

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated nurse with experience in a related specialty who would like the opportunity to work within the SE Cancer Research Network. You should ideally have experience in clinical research or appropriate oncology nursing experience and be educated to degree level (or working towards). The post holder should have excellent inter-personal and communication skills, knowledge of the research process including ICH/GCP guidelines, and evidence of continuous personal, professional and academic development. Attention to detail is essential and good IT skills are expected. You must be able to demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to an ever-changing working environment.

Informal visits are strongly encouraged, if you would like to arrange this or discuss the post in more detail, please contact Harriet Stavert on 0131 537 1859 or harriet.stavert@nhs.scot OR Heather McVicars on 0131 537 3879 or heather.mcvicars@nhs.scot

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Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.

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