Clinical Research Nurse

Experimental Medicine Division, University Of Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

38 days holiday

Generous pension scheme

Travel discounts

Free entry to Botanic Gardens

Discounts at University museums

Job summary

The Nuffield Department of Clinical Medicine at the University of Oxford is seeking a registered nurse to join the respiratory research team. The role covers observational studies, CTIMPs, and medical device trials in interstitial lung disease, COPD, lung cancer, and related disorders.

You will coordinate trial activities, provide participant care, collect biological samples, and assist with data entry and trial assessments, including spirometry, venepuncture, ECGs, and diaries.

Qualifications

• NMC Registered Adult Nurse and eligible for NHS honorary contract.
• Able to work accurately to procedures and protocols.
• Able to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Good IT skills with Excel/Word and data entry for bespoke study databases.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to keep comprehensive records.
• Able to prioritise and manage own work.
• Willingness to develop and undertake job related training.
• Willingness to cover some out of hours work.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day management of assigned respiratory studies.
• Contribute to trial assessments including spirometry, venepuncture, ECGs and data collection.
• Educate patients on medication use and diary completion; train health-care staff on trial protocols.
• Liaise with multidisciplinary team and trial monitors; participate in relevant training.

Skills

NMC Registered Adult Nurse

Procedural accuracy

Teamwork

IT skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Willingness to train

Flexibility

Tools

Excel

Word

Study databases

Job description

Job summary

This is an opportunity for a registered nurse to join our existing team to undertake clinical research in respiratory diseases. The portfolio includes observational studies, clinical trials of investigational medicinal products (CTIMPs) and medical device trials. Research areas include interstitial lung diseases, pleural diseases, COPD, lung cancer, bronchiectasis, chronic cough, and respiratory sleep and breathing disorders. Key elements of the role include co-ordination and the provision of care for participants on the trials, the collection and preparation of biological samples and collection of trial data.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the respiratory studies allocated to them. They will be expected take part in all aspects of respiratory care & trial assessments, including spirometry, phlebotomy, ECGs, observations and history taking. They will also need to:

• Have excellent record keeping skills and maintain files and notes accurately.
• Educate patients re: medication use and completing diaries and train relevant health care workers regarding trial protocols.
• Liaise with the multidisciplinary team and trial monitors.
• Attend relevant training which sometimes requires travel.

About us

The Nuffield Department of Clinical Medicine (NDM) is one of the largest departments of the University of Oxford and is part of the Medical Sciences Division, with responsibility for a significant part of the teaching of clinical students within the Medical School.

Details

• Salary: £36,360 to £42,434 a year
• Contract: Fixed term, 12 months
• Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
• Closing date: 10 November 2026

Essential qualifications and skills

• NMC Registered Adult Nurse
• Ability to work accurately to procedures and protocols
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Good IT skills with a demonstrable ability to utilise standard programmes such as Excel and Word and the aptitude to learn to use bespoke study databases for data entry
• Background acceptable for NHS honorary contractExcellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to pay attention to detail and keep comprehensive records
• Able to prioritise and manage own work
• Willingness to develop, and undertake job related training
• Willingness to cover some out of hours work

Desirable qualifications and skills

• Knowledge and experience of nursing patients with respiratory disorders
• Clinical research experience
• Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training
• Venepuncture skills

Benefits of working

University employees enjoy 38 days paid holiday, generous pension schemes, travel discounts, and a variety of professional development opportunities. Our range of other employee benefits and discounts also includes free entry to the Botanic Gardens and University colleges, and discounts at University museums. See https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits