Clinical Research Nurse

University of Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic institution in Oxford is seeking a highly motivated Clinical Research Nurse or Clinical Research Practitioner to support cardiovascular research studies. The role includes patient recruitment, data collection, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should be a registered nurse or Clinical Research Practitioner with a degree in Nursing or Biological Sciences. This full-time position offers a fixed-term contract for three years, potentially extendable based on funding.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse on part 1 (adult) of the NMC register.
• Clinical Research Practitioner registered with the AHCS.
• Experience of working in research in a clinical setting is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support identification and recruitment of patients for research studies.
• Carry out data collection, blood sampling and processing.
• Contribute to set-up and co-ordination of new studies.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork

Pro-active attitude

Education

Degree in Nursing/Biological Sciences

Job description

Overview

RDM Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, OX3 9DU. We are seeking a highly motivated Clinical Research Nurse or Clinical Research Practitioner (CRP) to join our friendly Research Nurse and Support Team (RN&ST) within the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, renowned for its excellence in clinical research. The post holder will report to the CVM lead nurse and provide support for CVM research studies across its three clinical research facilities [OCMR, CCRF, AMIIC] as well as the clinical cardiac facilities of Oxford University Hospital Trust Heart Centre, where they will hold an honorary contract. They will work alongside a multi-disciplinary team of nurses, CRPs, principal investigators, radiographers, cardiac physiologists and clinical governance leads. Strong teamwork and a pro-active \'can-do\' attitude are essential for the post, along with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the identification, pre-screening, recruitment, and consent of patients into all types of cardiac research studies from observational to commercial clinical trials.
• Carry out key practical elements of research delivery, including accurate data collection, blood sampling and processing.
• Support study co-ordinators and principal investigators, contributing to the set-up and co-ordination of new studies and take responsibility for a small portfolio of non-complex observational studies.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure high-quality research delivery across the listed facilities.

Qualifications and Experience

• Registered nurse on part 1 (adult) of the NMC register (please state PIN) or Clinical Research Practitioner registered with the AHCS (please state AHCS registration date and re-accreditation).
• Degree in a relevant subject e.g. Nursing/Biological Sciences.
• Experience of working in research in a clinical setting is desirable.

Details

• Location: Oxford Centre for Clinical Magnetic Resonance Research (OCMR), John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford OX3 9DU.
• Contract: full-time appointment on a fixed-term contract for 3 years (may be extended depending on funding).
• The post holder will join the RN&ST based at the Oxford Centre for Clinical Magnetic Resonance Research (OCMR).