Senior Research Nurse/Midwife (Reproductive/Gynaecology)

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included. The Role We are seeking to recruit an experienced, enthusiastic and innovative Adult Registered Nurse or Midwife to join our team. Research experience is desirable but equivalent clinical experience in women’s health environments will be accepted. You will be trained and supported to coordinate the recruitment, treatment, education, monitoring and follow up of research participants and the collection and documentation of accurate study data. You will work collaboratively with Principal and Chief Investigators and the wider multi-disciplinary team in the management of your own caseload of research patients. You need to have a live NMC UK pin in order to be considered for this post.The ability to travel between all sites within NHS GGC is also essential. Driving licence is desirable.Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• Location based in Queen Elizabeth University Hospital
• Permanent Contract
• Full-time position (37 hours per week)
• Shift pattern for this post are 0800 to 1700, Monday to Friday but there is a requirement to take a flexible approach in order to meet the needs of research studies, with a requirement to work unsocial hours and weekends as necessary.

Key Responsibilities

• At all times maintain a professional manner with patients, colleagues and the wider multi-disciplinary team.
• Practice within the legal and ethical framework established by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and national legislation to ensure patient care is of a consistently high standard and in the patient’s best interest.
• Develop in the role by using evidence based practice and continuously improve own knowledge following PREP guidelines.
• Conduct clinical research in accordance with the current research regulatory and governance requirements.
• Develop and maintain an understanding and knowledge of the legal, ethical and professional issues surrounding the informed consent process for clinical trials.
• Comply with Data Protection legislation at all times.
• Assess, plan and prepare a safe environment to conduct study visits to ensure a high standard of care is delivered by utilising personnel, clinical experience and organisational skills.
• Provide a high standard of nursing care to patients and volunteers participating in research projects and clinical trials ensuring other members of the team are fully trained and supported.
• Organise and manage study team workload to ensure protocol compliance, objectives and the interest and safety of the patients or volunteers are fully met.
• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of research protocol, clinical interventions and procedures involved, ensuring study procedures comply with the research protocol and trial design.

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:Minimal Requirements

• Registered Adult Nurse or Midwife, educated to degree level (or working towards)
• First level degree with evidence of continuing personal development.
• Ability to demonstrate competencies in relation to experience with evidence of clinical and technical skills including venepuncture, ILS , IV Drug administration
• Significant, current and relevant clinical experience in women’s health specialty
• Ability to prioritise own and staff workload to achieve agreed timelines, quality standards and targets.
• Experience of working effectively in a multi-disciplinary team
• Motivated and able to demonstrate excellent team management skills
• Ability to learn new skills to meet requirements of new research projects

Desirable

• Experience of working in both academic and commercial research
• Knowledge of current research regulations and governance requirements

What We Offer We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities. As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

Interested? If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you. For An Informal Discussion, Please ContactTherese McSorley, Research Nurse/Midwife Manager, 0141 232 7600 or email therese.mcsorley@nhs.scot Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates This post may close early due to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible. Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback.   AI tools like ChatGPT or Copilot can be great for planning and preparing your application, but your answers must be your own.

• Show us the real you: Your application should reflect your skills, experience, and motivations authentically.
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Tip: Think of AI as a helper, not a substitute. We want to understand you, not an AI tool. From 1 April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will reduce from 37 hours to 36 hours. Part-time working hours will be reduced on a pro-rata basis. A corresponding increase in the hourly rate will apply, ensuring that overall pay remains unchanged. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ. By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process. For application portal or log-in issues, please contact the Jobtrain Support Hub in the first instance.