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Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Senior Research Nurse, Anaesthetics, Theatres and Critical Care
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Job Description
Fixed Term for 2 Years NHS Lothian is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Lothian welcomes applications from all sections of society. ***PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early*** For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. If after reading this information you have any questions please contact David Hope on 0131 242 6397 or david.hope@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk 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. The Edinburgh Critical Care Research Group has an excellent reputation for research and we are currently seeking a registered nurse to join our busy Research Nurse team, based at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh. We are looking for an NMC registered nurse with experience of, or an interest in clinical research, who has worked in an acute hospital environment, preferably within Critical Care, Theatres or Recovery. The successful applicant may be required to work in any of these areas and the post will involve study setup, initiation, screening, recruitment and coordination, as well as direct and indirect care of study patients and their families. The post holder will need excellent communication and interpersonal skills, should be self-motivated and able to use their own initiative. They may be required to work some unsocial hours, including evening and weekends, so will also need a flexible approach to working. The post is offered on a fixed term basis with the possibility of extending tenure beyond this term. This is an exciting opportunity to join a renowned and dynamic multi-disciplinary research team and help us to improve patient care through our innovative programme of research.