Research Nurse

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Oxford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 5 Nurse to join the Neuroscience Research Delivery Team at The John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford. The role involves supporting clinical studies across phases, from early to later stage, including observational and biomarker studies, working with a team of research nurses, practitioners and administrators.

You will deliver a range of medical treatments for trials and contribute to recruitment and data collection, with a focus on

Qualifications

• Meets the essential criteria of the JD to move to interview.
• Meets all desirable criteria.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Communicate complex and sensitive information relating to participants involvement and care, to carers and other registered, 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.
• Be able to plan own workload.
• Co-ordinate allocated research studies, as appropriate.
• Participate in processing samples, in line with protocol and laboratory manuals as required, including handling dry ice and liquid nitrogen when trained.
• 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

Skills

Registered nurse

Education

UK nursing registration

Job description

Main area Clinical research Grade NHS AfC: Band 5 Contract 12 months (12 months fixed term or secondment, ability to work some nights and weekends as needed) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (12 months secondment, ability to work some nights and weekends as needed) Job ref 321-CORP-8078187-B5

Site The John Radcliffe Hospital Town Oxford Salary £32,073 - £39,043 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 28/08/2026 23:59

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 of 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.

Many of our recruitment programmes use Value Based Interviewing to identify those who have the skills we seek, who share our values and who are able to deliver compassionate excellence from the outset. We know that this makes a significant difference to your job satisfaction and above all the outcomes and experience of our patients and their families. For more information about our Values and Value Based Interviewing please visit www.ouh.nhs.uk/about/vision-and-values

Job overview

We are seeking a nurse who is motivated to work within The Neuroscience Research Delivery Team: Dendron, based at The John Radcliffe Hospital.

Working on a range of clinical studies including early phase research through to later phase, observational studies and biomarker studies. You will be working as part of a busy and dynamic team made up of research nurses, research practitioners and research administrators.

Delivering a range of medical treatments including intravenous, subcutaneous and oral medications for trials.

We dont expect people to have experience in delivering clinical research, but you should have an interest to work within our field. We encourage people to get in touch about coming for an informal visit or shadowing one of our clinics.

Main duties of the job

Employed as a registered 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 ICH-GCP & UK Research Governance Framework
• Work collaboratively with OUH service delivery colleagues to ensure high quality participant care and experience
• Working across a range of studies within the portfolio

Working for our organisation

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. For more information on OUH please view OUH At a Glance by OUHospitals - Issuu

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 .

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• 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.
• Communicate complex and sensitive information relating to participants involvement and care, to carers and other registered, 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.
• Be able to plan own workload.
• Co-ordinate allocated research studies, as appropriate.
• Participate in processing samples, in line with protocol and laboratory manuals as required, including handling dry ice and liquid nitrogen when trained.
• 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

Person specification

• Meets the essential criteria of the JD to move to interview
• Meets all desirable criteria

Sexual Safety Charter : 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 totheten core principles

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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.

Vacancy Closures: Please note, this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications are received.

Visa and Immigration: Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is able to offer Certificates of Sponsorship for all eligible roles for a Skilled Worker Visa without exception, provided the role meets the minimum salary and skill level criteria set by the Home Office (UKVI). All eligible candidates will be considered with equal consideration at all stages of the application and recruitment process.Skilled worker: Health and Care Visa | NHS Employers /Work in the UK - GOV.UK

COVID-19: The COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information at Oxfordshire County Council Website where you can also find out more about how to access vaccination.

Probation Period: This post is subject to a 6 month probationary period. If you currently hold a contract of employment with the Oxford University Hospitals, this will not apply. This statement does not apply to Medical staff or Executive Appointments.

Referencing: When providing employment reference details please provide correct work related email addresses so references can be sought promptly when we are looking to progress your application. Your first referee will need to be your line manager, supervisor or clinical lead from your current or most recent post or place of study. Please note that if you have previously worked for the Trust we will require a reference from your last Manager, this information is essential if your offer of employment is to be confirmed.

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You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Please note that this job advertisement will close automatically once the application limit is reached, regardless of whether this occurs before the advertised closing date.

Band 5 Nurse and Band 2 Healthcare Support Worker recruitment is centralised, meaning when you apply you will be considered for a number of roles across the Trust. If you have any questions please email:[e-mail] .

Domestic / catering / portering services at the John Radcliffe Hospital are provided by Mitie.

Domestic / catering / portering / maintenance engineer services at the Churchill HospitalandNuffield Orthopaedic Centreare provided by G4S.

Maintenance engineer services at the John Radcliffe Hospital are provided by Equans.

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