234200 Senior Research Nurse (AP)

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JOB TITLE: Senior Research Nurse - Rheumatology Band 6 LOCATION: WGH CONTRACT DURATION: 2-year Fixed Term Contract/ secondment opportunity HOURS: 37 (Will reduce in April 2026 in line with Reduced Work Week) SALARY SCALE: £41,608 - £50,702 pro-rata

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a registered nurse to join the busy Rheumatology research team based at the Western General Hospital, Edinburgh.

The team is seeking to recruit a highly motivated and enthusiastic research nurse. The post holder will help support a number of exciting clinical research projects enhancing the clinical care of patients with Rheumatic conditions. The post will involve identifying, screening and recruitment activities as well as assisting with the care of the research participant while they are taking part in the research.

If you believe you meet the criteria of the person specification and would like to join the Rheumatology Research Team, please apply.

Contact for further information:

Julia Grahamslaw, Deputy Clinical Research Nurse Manager,

Jean Bruce, Clinical Research Nurse Manager,

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This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post.

Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check than is currently the case. If the post is assessed as a "regulated role", your appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. If there is any change to what is currently required, this will be confirmed by either the Hiring Manager or the Recruitment Team. For more details on these changes please visit: Disclosure Scotland Changes.