Neuroscience Research Nurse - Flexible Hours

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Packmoor; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Research Nurse to join the Neuroscience Research Delivery Team at The John Radcliffe Hospital. You will support a portfolio of clinical studies, delivering diverse trial procedures and maintaining high standards of patient care.

The post requires nursing registration, a degree in nursing, and knowledge of research methodologies. You will work within a multidisciplinary team and may travel to research locations as needed.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (Part 1, 8, 12 or 15 of the Nursing and Midwifery Council Register depending on area of practice)
• UK recognised first level degree (HEI Level 6), in Nursing
• Significant experience and expertise within ageing, neurology, mental health or neurodegenerative diseases - supplemented by specialist training to post-graduate diploma level
• Knowledge of research methodologies
• Good Clinical Practice training
• Human Tissue Act training
• Knowledge of NHS research governance and policy
• Associate Principal Investigator/Principal Investigator training

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care during participation in clinical research visits.
• Manage workload and co-ordinate allocated clinical trials and research studies.
• Assessing, planning & implementing care for clinical trial participants during research visits.
• Practice in compliance with their code of professional conduct, being responsible and accountable for their decisions, actions, or omissions.
• Utilise effective communication skills through a variety of methods, supporting participants in decision making in relation to clinical trial and study entry and participation.
• Utilise effective communication skills with colleagues both internally and/or externally, in verbal, non-verbal and written communication methods, adapting to changing parameters as required, which includes thorough accurate documentation in patient records as required.
• Provide and receive highly sensitive, complex, or contentious information relating to participant involvement and care, and communicates information to participants, families or carers with respect, compassion, and empathy.
• Able to competently perform a range of clinical procedures as required as part of the research protocol, ensuring accurate data capture.
• Ensure the safe administration of treatments given within the context of a clinical trial.
• Collect delegated research samples.
• Support study procedures i.e. lumbar punctures and skin biopsies.
• Participate in and ensure compliance with Informed Consent Procedures, acting within boundaries of own competency, research regulation and Trust policies/SOPs.
• Travel as required to research locations across the organisation.

Skills

Nursing experience

GCP training

Research methodologies

CPD evidence

Clinical research

Team leadership

Education

NMC Registration

Nursing degree

Postgraduate training

CPD evidence

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Research Nurse to join the Neuroscience Research Delivery Team at The John Radcliffe Hospital. You will support a portfolio of clinical studies, delivering diverse trial procedures and maintaining high standards of patient care.

The post requires nursing registration, a degree in nursing, and knowledge of research methodologies. You will work within a multidisciplinary team and may travel to research locations as needed.