Research Nurse for the Lung Medicine Research Unit – Vejle Hospital

Would you contribute to the development of clinical research and help establish a basis for better treatment of patients with lung diseases?

We are seeking an engaged project nurse with start date 1 January 2027, who wishes to become part of a professionally ambitious research environment where clinical research and patient care are closely linked.

The position offers a varied everyday life with a combination of clinical nursing, direct patient contact and independent responsibility for coordination and execution of clinical research projects. This gives you the opportunity to apply your nursing competencies in a research context and contribute to translating new knowledge into the development of clinical practice.

Lung Medical Research Unit

The Lung Medical Research Unit is organizationally anchored in the Medical Department at Vejle Hospital. The unit conducts clinical research projects focusing on creating new knowledge and contributing to the development of diagnostics and treatment within the pulmonary medicine specialty.

As a project nurse you will play a central role in the conduct of clinical research studies and be involved in the entire research process – from study startup and patient recruitment to coordination, execution and completion of the studies. You will perform both clinical and administrative tasks and participate in close interdisciplinary collaboration with patients, investigators, sponsors and other partners.

The position is initially full-time with main emphasis on tasks in the Research Unit and one weekly day shift in the Respiratory Medicine Outpatient Clinic. This combination ensures a close connection to clinical practice and provides the opportunity to continuously bridge research and patient care .

High professional ambitions and strong collaboration

As part of Sygehus Lillebælt we work from the approach the patient first and the values results, integrity, collaboration and excellence. It obliges us to create high quality in patient care while developing our professionalism, research and working methods.

In the Lung Medical Research Unit we work structured and purposefully with our tasks and have high professional ambitions. At the same time we place great emphasis on a strong collegial community, where we share knowledge, help each other and take joint responsibility for the quality of our work.

We prioritize a culture characterized by trust, openness and honesty – a workplace where we share knowledge, ask questions and develop through professional dialogue and sparring. We meet each other with respect, acknowledge each other's contributions and celebrate the results we create together. Humor, flexibility and an informal tone are also a natural part of everyday life.

For us, high professionalism and a good working environment are inseparable. We believe that the best results are created through clear frameworks, common goals and a working community where the individual has the opportunity to take responsibility, develop and contribute actively.

Your areas of responsibility

You will be involved in the different phases of research projects and have a varied everyday life with both patient-related, coordinating and administrative tasks.

Your main tasks will be to

• Plan and coordinate the startup of clinical studies in collaboration with sponsor and monitor, including budgeting.
• Participate in sponsor visits and monitoring visits.
• Ensure that studies are conducted in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), study protocols and applicable legislation.
• Screen and recruit patients as well as plan and coordinate study visits.
• Perform study-related patient examinations and administer protocol-specified treatments.
• Contribute to the preparation and maintenance of clinical instructions.
• Complete research projects in collaboration with the monitor and principal investigator.
• Participate in scientific meetings and conferences and contribute to teaching and professional sparring in collaboration with the Lung Medical Outpatient Clinic.

What we offer

You will become part of a dedicated research team where you get the opportunity to take responsibility, develop your competencies and actively contribute to clinical research.

We offer a structured introductory program, close professional sparring and interdisciplinary collaboration where we share knowledge and experiences. You will have a varied workday with independent tasks, patient contact and opportunities to develop yourself in both research and pulmonary nursing.

We prioritize a work environment where professional ambitions go hand in hand with collegial support, trust and a good tone.

Your professional and personal competencies

We are looking for a trained nurse with an interest in clinical research and the pulmonary medicine specialty. Experience with pulmonary nursing, clinical drug trials or project work is a plus and knowledge of GCP is desirable.

In addition we expect that you

• Have good IT skills, solid technical abilities and master English, both oral and written.
• Have good skills in instrumental nursing.
• Work structured and independently and take responsibility for your tasks.
• Are flexible and can keep an overview in a daily life with changing tasks and priorities.
• Communicate clearly and collaborate constructively with patients, colleagues and external partners.
• Are curious, quality-conscious and motivated for professional development.

We also place emphasis on you contributing positively to the community, meeting others with openness and courtesy and wanting to share your knowledge. You do not need to know it all from day one, but you should be willing to take responsibility, learn new things and help develop both professionalism and collaboration.

Working hours

Working hours in the Research Unit are generally on weekdays 7:30-15:00. In connection with clinical research activities, conferences and courses there may be work outside this time frame.

Contact and application

If you have questions about the position or would like to hear more about the work in the Lung Medical Research Unit, you are very welcome to contact:

Mette Schmidt Møller, Chief Nurse

Phone: 79 40 90 62

Email: [email protected]

Application deadline: 19 November 2026

Employment interviews: 24 November 2026

As part of the employment interview, a professional case will be included, which you will receive four days before the interview for preparation.

We look forward to receiving your application and welcoming a new colleague to the Lung Medical Research Unit.

You can read more about Medical Department here and you can see job description here .

Salary and employment terms

Salary and employment terms for the position follow the Health Cartel, 32.17.1. The starting salary for the position can be found via the following link: See starting salary for positions in Region of Southern Denmark .

In addition to the starting salary, the salary may include negotiated allowances depending on the position, your experience and qualifications