Paediatric Research Nurse

Integrated Care System; Oxford; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a part-time Paediatric Research Nurse to join their team at Oxford University Hospitals. In this role, you will focus on managing patient care during clinical trials, requiring a Nursing degree and relevant experience in research. The position supports a dynamic portfolio of clinical studies, emphasizing compassionate care and professional growth within the research field.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with NMC registration.
• Good Clinical Practice training.
• Experience in the relevant specialty.

Responsibilities

• Manage patient care for clinical trials.
• Conduct patient assessments and document care.
• Assist in participant recruitment and retention.

Skills

Clinical skills

Good communication

Attention to detail

Education

UK recognized first-level degree in Nursing

Post graduate qualification related to speciality or clinical research

Job description

Go back Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Paediatric Research Nurse

The closing date is 05 August 2025

We are looking for a part-time Band 5 paediatric research nurse to join the STRONG team to support our growing portfolio of clinical drug trials. We are especially keen for someone with and interest in neuromuscular conditions.

Main duties of the job

Working with senior leadership and team support you will be responsible for effectively managing and delivering patient care as per the Clinical Drug Trial Protocols.

The role will include the nursing care of patients attending for trial visits including patient assessment, sample management, treatment administration and documentation of care given.

About us

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.

We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence, and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.

These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.

In 2023NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles

Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment.

If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.

Job responsibilities

Employed as a Research Nurse to facilitate the research pathway for participants in clinical trials. Will be directly involved in:

assessing, planning & implementing care for clinical trial participants during research visits

collection and documentation of accurate data and record of care if appropriate.

provide support for a range of research studies and be expected to be flexible to work across a broad portfolio

assist in the recruitment & retention of participants

Fulfil the expectations and capabilities as delegated by the Sponsor, Chief Investigator or Principal Investigator as set out in GCP & Research Governance Framework

Work collaboratively with OUH service delivery colleagues to ensure high quality participant care and experience

The Research Nurse will be an integral member of the STRONG Group working closely with the Senior Research Nurse, Erica Puri and the Operations Manager, Laura Chiverton

Person Specification

• Registered Nurse (Part 1. 8. 12 or 15 of the Nursing and Midwifery Council Register depending on area of practice)
• UK recognized first level degree (HEI Level 6), in Nursing or specialist nursing field
• Good Clinical Practice training
• Human Tissue Act training
• Knowledge of NHS research governance and policy
• Experience and expertise within speciality of the recruiting area for the research nurse role
• Evidence of ongoing CPD, including multi-source feedback within own professional portfolio
• Post graduate qualification related to speciality or clinical research

Clinical Practice

• Competency in clinical skills relevant to clinical research area - may include but not limited to vital sign recording, drug administration, phlebotomy/ cannulation/ECG/ cognitive assessment
• Competent to work under own initiative within boundaries of the role Able to document observations, results, decisions and actions etc. effectively in patient's notes and communicate these effectively to appropriate members of the research team.
• Able to proactively contribute to the education of learners, non-registered and less experienced staff.
• Commitment to evidencing own professional development, capabilities, and competency development
• Evidence of effective team working and team leadership (when required) as part of research delivery team
• Ability to work with a high level of attention to detail
• Experience of sample processing in a laboratory setting

Values and behaviours

• Align to the Trust values, conducts themselves in a professional manner at all times.
• Willingness to engage in clinical supervision to develop knowledge, skills and behaviours.
• Positive attitude to all tasks and stakeholders, both internal and external
• Willingness and enthusiasm towards working as part of a team in delivering research, as required.
• Shows pride in the quality of care they provide for clinical research participants, learning from setbacks and successes

Leadership and Management

• Organised and able to prioritise own workload
• Ability to maintain and contribute to development of standard operating procedures and research processes
• Role model promoting clinical research delivery nursing Establish and maintain positive working relationships with service support departments, clinical research associates, sponsor representative, R&D staff as appropriate
• Able to supervise non-registered and less experienced staff to ensure effective research and care delivery.

Personal Qualities & Skills

• Motivated and able to articulate reasons for desire to work in specific practice area
• Ability to recognise own limitations, working within scope of practice, acting on feedback linked to practice change when required
• Flexibility in working hours as needed for the post
• Computer literate with experience of working with Microsoft Office packages
• Advanced keyboard skills, to ensure fluent documentation
• Ability to appraise documents, using analytical and problem-solving 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.

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

£31,049 to £37,796 a yearDependent on experience