Clinical Research Delivery Nurse

We welcome applicants with experience relevant to one or more areas of the department's research portfolio. While experience across all areas is not expected, expertise in any of the following would be advantageous

We are looking for an enthusiastic Research Nurse to join our team. This role would suit an experienced nurse with a proven ability to coordinate patient caseloads, pathways, projects or research studies within a healthcare setting. You will be a highly motivated individual with excellent communication, organisational and time management skills, together with resilience, adaptability and a positive, patient-centred approach. Working within a small team alongside Research Radiographers, Practitioners and Assistants, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of research studies from set-up through to close-out. You will identify and recruit eligible participants, provide study information, obtain informed consent, undertake study-related procedures, collect and maintain accurate data, and ensure participants are supported throughout their research journey. You will be responsible for maintaining high standards of patient safety, data quality and regulatory compliance, ensuring research is delivered in accordance with study protocols and ethical requirements. The successful candidate will be organised, methodical and detail-oriented, with strong IT skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.,

• Respiratory - Experience in respiratory disease, pulmonary nodules, interstitial lung abnormalities, screening, early diagnosis pathways or related research areas would be advantageous, particularly where imaging supports detection, risk stratification and disease management.
• Interventional and Ablative Therapies - Experience in oncology or specialist treatment pathways, such as sarcoma, liver, renal, colorectal, breast, pancreatic or urological disease, would be beneficial, particularly involving novel therapeutic interventions, tumour ablation, focused ultrasound, embolisation or other image-guided treatments.
• AI, Diagnostics and Precision Medicine - Experience in imaging research, reader studies, artificial intelligence, radiomics, digital pathology, biomarker development, liquid biopsy or precision medicine would be advantageous, particularly where novel diagnostic technologies are being developed, validated or evaluated.
Previous research experience and knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) are desirable but not essential, as training and support will be provided. If you are interested in the role but are unsure how your experience aligns with our current portfolio, we would be happy to answer any questions you may have.,
• Registered Nurse (NMC registered)
• UK recognised first-level degree in Nursing
• Evidence of ongoing CPD and professional portfolio development
• Knowledge of research methodologies and clinical research delivery
Desirable criteria
• Postgraduate qualification relevant to clinical practice or research
• Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training
• Experience in project management, Evidence in skills required for research delivery (e.g. phlebotomy, cannulation, ECGs, vital signs, drug administration)
• Ability to work independently
• Competency in high level of accuracy in participant assessment and documentation
Desirable criteria
• Laboratory/sample processing experience
• Experience using electronic patient records and research databases, Excellent communication skills with patients, relatives, clinical teams and external stakeholders
• Ability to explain research studies and informed consent processes clearly
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Maintains professionalism, confidentiality and participant dignity
Desirable criteria
• Experience of teaching, coaching or supporting learners and colleagues, Ability to manage own workload and work under pressure
• Ability to manage time effectively to deliver priorities within agreed timescales
• Ability to maintain and contribute to SOPs and research processes
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with clinical and study teams
Desirable criteria
• Experience in teaching or mentoring
• Experience of audit or service improvement
Sexual Safety Charter: In 2023 NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles, You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

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., 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 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., Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment. 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.