Research Nurse

Oxford Health NHS Trust; Packmoor; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

NHS Pension

Lease car scheme

Cycle to work

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff development opportunities

Staff networking groups

Job summary

The Mental Health Research Delivery Team at Oxford Health NHS Trust invites applications for a Research Nurse to work across inpatient wards, primarily based at the Warneford Hospital, Oxford. This is a full-time 37.5 hours per week, fixed-term role until 31 March 2027, with potential extension subject to funding.

The post focuses on recruiting and delivering NIHR portfolio studies in mental health, supporting consent, randomisation, assessments and venepuncture, and collaborating with

Qualifications

• Knowledge in mental health, dementias or neurodegenerative diseases.
• Awareness of Mental Capacity and Data Protection Act.
• Registered Nurse with evidence of post-graduate learning.

Responsibilities

• Recruit patients and staff into NIHR portfolio studies and provide recruitment and study delivery support.
• Undertake informed consent, randomisation, treatment allocation, cognitive assessments and venepuncture as per protocol.
• Develop strong relationships with consultants and care coordinators to identify eligible service users and staff.

Skills

Mental health knowledge

Time management

Organisational skills

Self-motivated

Flexibility

Team collaboration

Education

Level 1 Registered Nurse or equivalent professional qualification in Health Sciences

Tools

IT literate

Job description

The Mental Health Research Delivery Team are delighted to offer the exciting position ofResearch Nurse (RN) to work within the mental health inpatient wards across Oxford Health, primarily based at the Warneford Hospital, Oxford.

This is a full time (37.5 hours per week) fixed-term role until 31st March 2027, with the possibility to extend further subject to funding.

The focus of this role is to support the recruitment and delivery of National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) portfolio studies for patients and staff within the inpatient wards and across the mental health specialty at Oxford Health.

You'll join a team of Clinical Research Assistants in the Mental Health Research Delivery Team, each of whom are embedded within Mental Health clinical teams across Oxford Health.

If you have an interest in clinical research and a passion for improving treatment for mental illnesses, we would love to hear from you!

Please note in addition to the person specification, we would consider someone with knowledge and experience of working with people with mental health conditions

Main duties of the job

• Recruit patients and staff from Mental Health Inpatient wards into a broad portfolio of mental health research studies. Research Nurses work across a range of studies providing support with recruitment, study delivery and set up.
• Support and complete research activities: undertake informed consent, randomisation, treatment allocation, cognitive assessments, and venepuncture as stipulated in the trial protocol.
• Develop strong working relationships with consultants and care coordinators to facilitate collaborative working and enable the identification of eligible service users and staff.

Please refer to the job description attached for a comprehensive list of duties.

About us

Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.

As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent"

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
• Competitive pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Job responsibilities

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.

The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

Person Specification

Knowledge Requirements

• Knowledge in the field of mental health, dementias or neurodegenerative diseases
• Awareness of obligatory regulations and legal requirements such as the Mental Capacity and Data Protection Act

Qualifications - Academic/Skills/Professional

• Level 1 Registered Nurse or equivalent professional qualification in Health Sciences
• Demonstrate evidence of post graduate learning

Experience

• Minimum of 1 year post qualification experience
• Clinical experience of working with people with mental health, dementia or neurodegenerative diseases and their carers
• Evidence of continuous personal and professional development
• Experience of working in a multi disciplinary environment
• Experience working in a community setting

Contractual Requirements or other requirements

• Ability to meet the mobility requirements for the post
• Full driving licence and access to own car
• Ability to travel independently and attend conferences and training

Further Training or Job Related Aptitude and Skills

• Good time management and organisation skills
• IT literate
• Self-motivated
• Flexibility
• Proven ability to work confidently under supervision
• Strong desire to learn and develop self
• Interest in the field of research

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.

Mental Health Research Delivery Team Leader

£32,073 to £39,043 a yearper annum | pro rata