"Research Nurse"

The University of Edinburgh - School of Regeneration and Repair

Location: Edinburgh

Salary: £34,610 to £39,906 per annum (pro rata)

Hours: Full Time

Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract

Placed On: 3rd December 2025

Closes: 30th January 2026

Job Ref: 13460

Full Time: 35 hours per week for first 3 months, reducing to 17.5 hours for further 9 months

Fixed Term: 12 months

The Opportunity:

To work as part of a team who are researching ways to improve the success of in vitro fertilisation (IVF).

We are looking for a clinical research nurse to participate in an exciting research project aimed at understanding the molecular origins of abnormalities in human oocytes and embryos.

Please note that this vacancy will be full-time for the first 3 months and then will reduce to 17.5 hours per week for the further 9 months. However, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns.

The salary for this post is £34,610 to £39,906 per annum.

Your skills and attributes for success:

• First level registered nurse with relevant experience demonstrating the appropriate competencies and skills (particularly communication, organisation) for the job.
• Experience/knowledge of ethics and R&D applications is desirable.
• Evidence of further education including post-graduate certification/diploma/Continuous Professional Development in relevant area.
• Previous experience of conducting patient identification and recruitment; obtaining informed patient consent for clinical research studies of a diverse nature is desirable but not essential. Relevant research experience includes awareness of ICH GCP Guidelines, EU Clinical Trials Directive and Research Governance Framework
• Experience with database management and working knowledge of appropriate IT skills is essential.

Apply before: 30/01/2026, 23:59