Research Nurse/Midwife/Physiotherapist | Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Oxford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK healthcare organization is seeking an experienced Research Nurse, Midwife or Physiotherapist with ICU experience and an interest in post-ICU rehabilitation. The role involves supporting clinical research delivery, recruiting participants, and conducting qualitative research. Candidates must have relevant experience and a commitment to patient advocacy. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to innovative BRC-funded research projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in research nursing, midwifery, or physiotherapy.
• Interest in post-ICU rehabilitation.
• Ability to conduct interviews and analyze data.

Responsibilities

• Screen and recruit participants for research studies.
• Provide support and information to research participants.
• Conduct qualitative research and write papers for publication.

Skills

ICU experience

Clinical research delivery

Communication skills

Education

Qualified Research Nurse, Midwife or Physiotherapist

Job description

Overview

This role is for an experienced Research Nurse, Midwife or Physiotherapist with ICU experience and an interest in post‑ICU rehabilitation. The post holder will be involved with all aspects of clinical research delivery for the PROgnosiS Prediction after Enhanced or CriTical care (PROSPECT) Study and our other BRC‑funded research projects, directed by Chief Investigator Sarah Vollam and the Critical Care Research Group at the Kadoorie Centre.

Responsibilities

• Screening and recruiting research participants into the PROSPECT study and other BRC‑funded studies.
• Providing support and information to participants involved in the research study.
• Organising follow‑up for research participants, including interviews.
• Recording research data and documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Embedding a culture of research participation in the clinical areas where the studies are based, working with clinical staff to integrate research activity into routine clinical care.
• Acting as a liaison between clinical and research teams to facilitate Good Clinical Practice.
• Reporting problems and issues with the research study to the appropriate person in a timely manner, and identifying solutions.
• Conducting and reporting systematic reviews.
• Conducting and analysing qualitative research.
• Writing papers for peer‑reviewed journals.
• Presenting research results at conferences.

Qualifications

• Experienced Research Nurse, Midwife or Physiotherapist.
• ICU experience and an interest in post‑ICU rehabilitation.
• Directed by Chief Investigator Sarah Vollam.

Key Working Relationships

• Patients and carers.
• Research staff at the University of Oxford.
• Research staff within the OUHFT.
• Ward and clinic staff at the OUHFT.
• Chief and Principal Investigators, external research staff and administrators, and study sponsors.
• OUHFT Research and Development Office.

Training and Development

• Acquire detailed knowledge of the study on which they are working.
• Provide a brief explanation of the research to clinicians and patients, and know where to find more information.
• Be a positive role model in promoting the research profile with staff, patients and the public.
• Attend meetings locally and nationally to acquire the necessary training for specific research activities, as required.
• Maintain awareness of current relevant treatments and advances, and use this knowledge to maintain the highest standard of evidence‑based care for patients with illnesses relating to the research activity.
• Access medical records for research purposes.
• Conduct a thorough literature search relevant to the research project and review the evidence to inform the study.
• With support, conduct qualitative interviews and analyse qualitative data.
• With support, write papers reporting study results for peer‑reviewed journals.
• Undergo required training including Good Clinical Practice (GCP) equivalent, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) data collection techniques and analysis.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide patients/family members with comprehensive complex information in an easily understandable way concerning clinical research to facilitate the process of informed consent/consultee opinion.
• Ensure that all patients are fully informed of the standard management as well as the research activity, the structure of the research, and the potential risks, benefits and side effects.
• Be sensitive to the emotional needs of patients, and their relatives, using tact and making judgments about appropriateness of approach for research projects.
• Provide support and advice to patients, relatives and staff before, during and after research activity, appreciating that they may need to understand further.
• Ensure that patients are assured of the voluntary nature of any research participation and their right to refuse or withdraw at any point in the study.
• Act as a patient advocate.
• Co‑ordinate study procedures to maximise patient comfort and wellbeing, communicating clearly with the necessary parties as required.
• Collect data from medical records and complete Case Report Forms (CRFs) as required.
• Work within the multi‑disciplinary team, promoting individualised care for patients.
• Maintain a confidential register of patients willing to be contacted in the future about research studies.
• Ensure members of the research team fulfil study requirements in accordance with the research protocol and Good Clinical Practice.
• Assist with administration of the study and storage of relevant documents.
• Prepare reports for the funders, papers for publication and present findings at a variety of meetings and conferences.
• Visit clinical ward areas to place wearable monitoring on patients, which may require occasional exposure to unpleasant conditions related to patient contact (e.g. contact with soiled wound dressings, etc.).

Leadership and Management

• Liaise with designated staff within departments to ensure the smooth running of research study.
• Record and report to all pertinent authorities any serious adverse events that occur whilst patients are involved in research activity.
• Lead the interviewing arm of the study, including conducting qualitative interviews which require processing of complex data, considering responses during the interviews and formulating follow‑up questions, and complex analysis of the data requiring frequent periods of prolonged concentration.
• Follow standard operating procedures to signpost interview participants to support if they become upset or distressed during interviews.
• Work at all times to regulations described in ICH, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and to the current research governance regulations in the OUH trust.
• Liaise with external investigators as necessary.
• Work with the R and D staff as appropriate.
• Present findings at a variety of meetings and conferences.
• Liaise with PPI representatives.

Advert closes on Thursday 20 Nov 2025.