Research Delivery Nurse

Integrated Care System; Oxford; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Oxford is seeking a Clinical Research Delivery Nurse to manage a portfolio of studies on SARS-CoV-2. The ideal candidate will have significant experience, NMC registration, and a dedication to research and care quality. This full-time, fixed-term role offers a competitive salary of £37,338 to £44,962 per annum, pro-rata.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• NMC Registered nurse with significant experience in research.
• Attention to detail and experience with sample processing.
• Knowledge of NHS research governance and policy.

Responsibilities

• Manage an allocated portfolio of studies and study participants.
• Plan and schedule research-specific tasks.
• Conduct screening and follow-up visits.

Skills

Clinical skills

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Research methodologies

Education

Postgraduate diploma training

Good Clinical Practice training

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Go back Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Research Delivery Nurse

The closing date is 10 August 2025

We are currently looking for a dynamic individual to join our team as a Clinical Research Delivery Nurse. This role involves working on the SARS-CoV-2 Controlled Human Infection Model (CHIM) studies under the leadership of Professor Helen McShane at the University of Oxford. The studies are conducted at the Experimental Medicine Clinical Research Facility (EMCRF), a five-bed unit that facilitates multiple research trials and is part of a collaboration between the OUH-NHS Trust and the University of Oxford.

The ideal candidate should be able to adapt, prioritise, and manage changing demands, demonstrate self-motivation with strong problem-solving skills, exhibit enthusiasm for working independently and within a multidisciplinary team, and have a keen interest in professional and service development.

We offer a friendly and supportive environment, providing opportunities for professional and personal development and support for enhancing skill development.

The working pattern entails long days, nights, and weekends during the quarantine cycle, with the flexibility to be redeployed during study downtime.

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory occupational health assessments and SARS-CoV-2 vaccination as a condition of employment.

Main duties of the job

Key responsibilities will include managing an allocated portfolio of studies and study participants, coordinating shifts, planning and scheduling research-specific tasks, conducting screening and follow-up visits, ensuring accurate data entry, and providing nursing care to participants in quarantine. For more information, please refer to the Job Description.

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.

Job responsibilities

Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Practice with knowledge, skills, and behaviours which include the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of participant care during participation in clinical research visits.
• Manage workload and coordinate allocated clinical trials and research studies.
• Assess, plan, and implement care for clinical trial participants during research visits.
• Practice in compliance with their professional code of conduct, being responsible and accountable for their decisions, actions, or omissions.
• Utilise effective communication skills through various methods, supporting participants in decision-making regarding clinical trial and study participation.
• Communicate with colleagues both internally and externally, in verbal, non-verbal, and written forms, ensuring accurate documentation in participant records.
• Provide and receive highly sensitive, complex, or contentious information relating to participant involvement and care, with respect, compassion, and empathy.
• Perform clinical procedures as part of the research protocol, including assisting with SARS-CoV-2 inoculations, biological sample collection and processing, caring for quarantine participants, and conducting study follow-up visits.
• Support the research team with administrative tasks, including study setup and regulatory approvals.

For more details, see the Job Description.

Person Specification

• NMC Registered
• Evidence of ongoing CPD, including multi-source feedback
• Knowledge of research methodologies
• Significant experience and expertise in the research nurse role, with postgraduate diploma training
• Good Clinical Practice training, Human Tissue Act Training, and Consent training
• Knowledge of NHS research governance and policy
• Attention to detail and experience in sample processing in a laboratory setting

Clinical Practice

• Competency in clinical skills relevant to research, such as vital signs, drug administration, phlebotomy, cannulation, ECG, and cognitive assessment.
• Ability to work independently within role boundaries and contribute to education and team leadership.

Values and Behaviours

• Professional conduct, positive attitude, enthusiasm for research and care, and pride in quality of service.

Leadership and Management

• Organised, able to prioritise, and contribute to research processes and SOPs.
• Ability to supervise and motivate team members, maintain positive relationships, and work flexibly.
• Computer literate with experience in Microsoft Office and fluent documentation skills.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A DBS check is required prior to employment.

Address

Churchill Hospital (Controlled Human Infection Model Study - EMCRF)

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 per annum, pro-rata

Contract

Fixed-term, 1 year

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

321-MRC-7298384-B6-PUB

Job location

Churchill Hospital (Controlled Human Infection Model Study - EMCRF)