Clinical Research Nurse/Clinical Research Practitioner

North Thames Genomics Laboratory Hub; Oxford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research team at the University of Oxford is seeking a motivated Clinical Research Nurse/Practitioner to manage and lead cardiac research studies. Candidates should have a nursing degree and relevant clinical experience. This role offers opportunities to work with internationally recognized researchers and contribute to innovative clinical projects in cardiovascular medicine.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with NMC entry or Clinical Research Practitioner.
• Clinical research experience, dealing with patient information.
• Experience in blood sample processing and basic lab skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage study portfolios, recruit participants, and process blood samples.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and ensure compliance with GCP.
• Lead non-complex observational studies and support senior staff.

Skills

Communication

Clinical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Biological Sciences

Tools

ECG Equipment

Laboratory equipment

Job description

University of Oxford - Division of Cardiovascular Medicine

Clinical Research Nurse/Clinical Research Practitioner

The closing date is 10 July 2025

The Cardiovascular Medicine Research Nurse and Support Team (RN&ST)are a friendly and approachable group who warmly welcomes and supports newmembers of staff. Good team working is key to our success, so excellentcommunication skills and good working relationships are essential to this post.

An opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated andenthusiastic Clinical Research Nurse or Clinical Research Practitioner to joinour team of internationally recognised researchers within the Division ofCardiovascular Medicine (CVMed). The successful candidate will report to theRN&ST Lead Nurse/Manager. They will have a primary role in leading andhelping to deliver existing studies, as well as contributing to the set up ofnew studies that run through our clinical research facilities; Oxford Centrefor Clinical Magnetic Resonance (OCMR) and the Cardiovascular Clinical ResearchFacility (CCRF) and, on occasion, the Acute Multidisciplinary Imaging andInterventional Centre (AMIIC), all located within the John Radcliffe Hospital.

Main duties of the job

With support, the post holder will develop their skills inresearch to contribute to the smooth running of research within the Division.Applicants will be required to manage their own study portfolio covering arange of cardiac studies, which will require; the identification of potentialparticipants for study enrolment, informed consent, clinical data collectionand management, sample collection, and the safe and accurate processing ofblood samples in an onsite laboratory. They will have regular contact withparticipants, supporting them though tests such as cardiac magnetic resonanceimaging, cardiac CT imaging, echocardiography and cardio-pulmonary exercisetesting. They will join an established group of cardiac research nurses andclinical research practitioners, and work alongside research staff from acrossthe Division of Cardiovascular Medicine.

About us

OCMR was founded in 2001 and is part of theDivision of Cardiovascular Medicinewithin the Radcliffe Department of Medicine at the University of Oxford. Our director is Professor Stefan Neubauer. The unit uses Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (MRS) to study the heart, liver, other abdominal organs and brain. We collaborate with researchers from across the University of Oxford, other academic institutions and industry.

Job responsibilities

Responsibilities

To undertake safe, high-quality,participant-focused research in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP)guidelines and the Research Governance Framework for Health and Care.

On the direction of the RN&ST LeadNurse/Manager, work independently within the team, planning ones own workload,as well as contributing towards decision-making.

Providesupport to study co-ordinators and Principle Investigators involved in theCVMed commercial study portfolio, assisting with study activities as required.

Act as a study lead/coordinator for a smallportfolio of non-complex observational academic studies. Be responsible for allaspects of these studies including; pre-screening activities, recruitment,assessment, planning, implementing and evaluation of participant care duringparticipation in clinical research visits, ensuring regular feedback to theRN&ST Lead Nurse/Manager and Principal Investigator.

Provide support and/or cover for other CVMedstudies, staff, or service needs as required.

Facilitate and participate (within theboundaries of ones personal competency) in informed consent proceduresappropriate to patient age and understanding, demonstrating GCP principles andadherence to research regulations/University of Oxford SOPs.

Provide and receive sensitive informationrelating to participant involvement in research, ensuring general written andverbal information is clearly conveyed to patients and families regarding studyobjectives, scientific rationale, treatment investigations, side effects, andfollow-up.

Work collaboratively within a widermulti-disciplinary study team to ensure effective and professional delivery ofa high standard of care for all study participants/clinical patients within theDivision of Cardiovascular Medicine.

Respond quickly and appropriately to enquiriesand queries using ones own professional judgement to identify when to escalateissues and seek senior support/guidance. Be aware of the regulations aroundreporting adverse events and serious adverse events.

Support senior staff in the management ofpatient/participant emergency situation, in line with locally agreed policiesand standard operating procedures.

Supervise the work of junior/less experiencedstaff, helping to ensure that participant/patient safety is always maintained.

Assist the RN&ST Lead Nurse/Manager inpromoting the work of the RN&ST, as well as involvement in patientengagement and involvement activities.

To be aware of, and adhere to, all locallyagreed policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs) as supplied by OCMR,CCRF and the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, as well as undertakemandatory training as required by the Oxford University Hospital NHS Trust(OUH).

Complete a portfolio of evidence demonstratingdevelopment of skills based on a competency framework agreed during induction.Continue to achieve individually tailored objectives as agreed by the linemanager following completion of relevant competencies/training.

Adhere to CVM dress code when workingclinically, and the Oxford University protective policies when working in theonsite satellite laboratory.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse; entry on part 1 (adult) of the NMC register. [please state PIN number, NMC entry date and revalidation date], or Clinical Research Practitioner, please state AHCS registration date and re-accreditation date if applicable.
• Degree in relevant subject e.g. Biological Sciences

Experience

• Clinical and/or clinical research experience within a clinical setting with basic understanding of cardiac diseases
• Experience in dealing with confidential patient information
• Previous experience nursing / caring for patients in a clinical setting.
• Previous experience working with clinical research trials.
• Experience of processing blood samples/ basic laboratory skills

Knowledge and Skills

• Well-developed clinical skills including evidence of training and competency in recording ECGs
• Good command of written and spoken English, with the ability to communicate confidential or complex information in a manner, which may require empathy, encouragement and reassurance.
• Ability to work autonomously and exercise own initiative when dealing with common issues within own area of work as well as within a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to organise and manage time effectively as well as maintain a high level of organisational skill to keep to deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail. Able to evidence keeping well documented and up to date archives/care plans and high-quality records.
• Evidence of continuing professional development and a willingness to undertake further training where necessary.
• Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training, demonstrate within application.
• Human Tissue Act training
• Evidence of training and competency in venepuncture and cannulation
• Experience of processing blood samples/ basic laboratory skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

University of Oxford - Division of Cardiovascular Medicine

University of Oxford Centre for Clinical Magnetic Resonance Research (OCMR)