Research Nurse | 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 NHS teaching hospital in Oxford is seeking a Research Nurse to manage clinical trials, provide direct patient care, and support the Oncology research team. The role involves no late shifts and emphasizes collaboration with clinical teams. Candidates must be registered nurses and possess strong communication and patient care skills. Join us in delivering compassionate excellence in patient care.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive training in clinical research required.
• Experience in managing patient interactions and trials.
• Ability to explain complex information clearly to patients.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of phase 2 & 3 trials.
• Provide direct care and administer therapies.
• Collaborate with clinical teams and support patients.

Skills

Patient care

Data collection

Clinical trial management

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

New drugs and treatments are currently being tested that are bringing about real change to haematology patients, helping to improve quality and prolonging life in many. Why not find out more by joining our team of research nurses and clinical research practitioners testing new treatments?

After comprehensive training, you will be managing a portfolio of phase 2 & 3 trials. You will be central to patient appointments, explaining the trials, collecting data, providing direct care including administration of new SACT therapies, and being a key support for the patients and their families.

You will be working mainly Monday through Friday, with no late shifts or night duties.

The post holder will work in the late phase Oncology (LPO) research team, part of the Oncology and Haematology Directorate, involved in a wide spectrum of clinical research, predominantly phase II/III. The team collaborates with the TV&SM CRN, academic, charity, and commercial partners, and is responsible for delivering late phase trials within the Oncology portfolio.

The post holder will work closely with research nurses, clinical research practitioners, data managers, clinical teams, and junior doctors/SPR’s, continually striving to improve quality of care and clinical outcomes.

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts, providing a wide range of clinical services and serving as a base for medical education, training, and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals: the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington, and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement, and excellence define the quality of care we offer and the relationships we build with patients, colleagues, and the community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence.

These values prioritize patient-centered care and underpin the healthcare quality we aim for. Watch how we deliver compassionate excellence on the OUH YouTube channel.

The job description outlines core requirements for a Research Nurse. Specific requirements related to specialist areas will be provided prior to employment, along with professional development plans.

This advert closes on Tuesday 5 Aug 2025.