Research Staff Nurse

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

Job summary

An established NHS teaching trust is seeking dedicated Band 5 Nurses to facilitate clinical trials. This role offers the opportunity to engage in meaningful patient care while contributing to vital research. You'll assess and implement care for participants, document data accurately, and collaborate with a dynamic research team. With a commitment to compassionate excellence, this position allows you to make a significant impact on patient outcomes. Join a forward-thinking organization that values your skills and dedication to high-quality healthcare.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with experience in clinical trial participation.
• Ability to document patient care accurately.

Responsibilities

• Assess and implement care for clinical trial participants.
• Document patient care and support research studies.
• Communicate sensitive information to participants.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Clinical Data Documentation

Communication Skills

Research Protocol Compliance

Education

Nursing Degree

Job description

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].

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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, focusing on our core values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement, and excellence. These values prioritize patients at the heart of our work and underpin the healthcare quality we aim to provide. Watch how we deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.

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Job overview

Employed as a staff nurse to facilitate the research pathway for participants in clinical trials. Responsibilities include:

• Assessing, planning, and implementing care for clinical trial participants during research visits.
• Collecting and documenting accurate data and records of care as appropriate.
• Supporting a range of research studies and being flexible to work across a broad portfolio.
• Assisting in the recruitment and retention of participants.
• Fulfilling expectations and capabilities delegated by the Sponsor, Chief Investigator, or Principal Investigator as set out in GCP & Research Governance Framework.
• Collaborating with OUH service delivery colleagues to ensure high-quality participant care and experience.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will practice with knowledge, skills, and behaviours which:

• Be responsible for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care during participation in clinical research visits.
• Accurately document and report information related to patient care and research data collection.
• Communicate complex and sensitive information regarding participants' involvement and care to carers and staff, overcoming barriers and providing support during distressing or emotional events.
• Perform a range of clinical procedures as required by the research protocol, ensuring accurate data capture, including managing peripheral and central lines.
• Plan own workload and coordinate research studies as appropriate.
• Participate in and ensure compliance with Informed Consent Procedures, acting within own competency, research regulations, and Trust policies/SOPs.
• Use professional judgment to identify when to escalate and seek senior support or guidance.
• Support the research team with administrative tasks, including study setup and feasibility requests.
• Work within the limits of the approved protocol and amendments, supporting related units in caring for patients.