Paediatric Research Nurse | Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Oxford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS teaching trust in Oxford is seeking a Research Nurse to facilitate participant care in clinical trials. The role involves assessing and implementing care, supporting recruitment efforts, and ensuring compliance with research standards. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong clinical skills and professional judgment. This position aims to uphold high standards of compassionate healthcare in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Able to competently perform a range of clinical procedures as required.
• Practice in compliance with their code of professional conduct.
• Use own professional judgment identifying when to elevate and seek senior support.

Responsibilities

• Assessing, planning & implementing care for clinical trial participants.
• Documenting accurate data and records of care.
• Recruitment & retention of participants for research studies.

Job description

Overview

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

Key Responsibilities

• Ø assessing, planning & implementing care for clinical trial participants during research visits
• Ø collection and documentation of accurate data and record of care if appropriate.
• Ø 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
• -Be responsible for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care during participation in clinical research visits.
• – Practice in compliance with their code of professional conduct, being responsible and accountable for their decisions, actions, or omissions.
• -Accurately document & report information relating to patient care and research data collection.
• – Participate in and ensure compliance with Informed Consent Procedures, acting within boundaries of own competency, research regulations and Trust policies/SOPs.
• – Use own professional judgment identifying when to elevate and seek senior support/guidance
• – Support the research team with all administrative tasks, including study set up including completion of feasibility requests, as required
• – Work within the limits of the approved protocol and any approved amendments
• -Communicate complex and sensitive information relating to participants involvement and care, to carers and other staff, overcoming barriers to understanding and providing support during distressing or emotional events.
• – Able to competently perform a range of clinical procedures as required as part of the research protocol, ensuring accurate data capture.

About the Trust

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 2023 NHS 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 Hospital 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.

This advert closes on Monday 1 Dec 2025