Senior Clinical Research Nurse
At a glance
- Band
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- 37.5
- Hours / week
- 37.5
- Posted
- 24/08/2026
- Closes
- 14/09/2026
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Role summary
NHS Grampian is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Research Nurse to join their Cardiovascular Research Team. This role involves delivering high-quality clinical research and supporting the growth of NHS Grampian's research portfolio. The successful candidate will provide day-to-day leadership and coordination for a team of research nurses, ensuring studies meet regulatory standards and recruitment targets. They will also support the delivery of diverse cardiovascular studies, ensuring excellent patient care and high-quality data collection. As a senior team member, they will line manage and supervise research nursing staff, contribute to workforce planning, and deputise for the Lead Research Nurse.
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Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 7 at £46,148 – £52,809 a year, across England.
This advert: £52,845 – £61,466 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job reference:
256122
Salary:
Band 7 (£52,845 - £61,466)
Job closing date:
14/09/2026
Job Type:
Nursing and Midwifery
Location:
Aberdeen Royal Infirmary
Employment type:
Permanent
Hours Per Week:
37.5
Job posted date:
24/08/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Grampian
Department:
Research and Development
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NHS Grampian is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Research Nurse to join our Cardiovascular Research Team. This is an exciting opportunity for an established research nurse who is looking to build on their clinical research expertise while developing their leadership and management skills within a progressive and expanding research environment.
The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality clinical research and supporting the continued growth of NHS Grampian's research portfolio. Alongside direct involvement in clinical trials, you will provide day-to-day leadership and coordination of a dedicated team of research nurses, ensuring studies are delivered safely, efficiently, regulatory standards are maintained, and participant recruitment targets are achieved.
Working closely with the wider Senior Research Team, you will support the successful delivery of a diverse portfolio of cardiovascular studies, helping to ensure
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