Clinical Research Nurse/Clinical Research Practitioner
| Posting date: | 19 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £31,459.00 to £36,616.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £31459.00 - £36616.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 July 2025 |
| Location: | Oxford, OX3 9DU |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | N0039-25-0005 |
Summary
Responsibilities To undertake safe, high-quality, participant-focused research in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines and the Research Governance Framework for Health and Care. On the direction of the RN&ST Lead Nurse/Manager, work independently within the team, planning ones own workload, as well as contributing towards decision-making. Provide support to study co-ordinators and Principle Investigators involved in the CVMed commercial study portfolio, assisting with study activities as required. Act as a study lead/coordinator for a small portfolio of non-complex observational academic studies. Be responsible for all aspects of these studies including; pre-screening activities, recruitment, assessment, planning, implementing and evaluation of participant care during participation in clinical research visits, ensuring regular feedback to the RN&ST Lead Nurse/Manager and Principal Investigator. Provide support and/or cover for other CVMed studies, staff, or service needs as required. Facilitate and participate (within the boundaries of ones personal competency) in informed consent procedures appropriate to patient age and understanding, demonstrating GCP principles and adherence to research regulations/University of Oxford SOPs. Provide and receive sensitive information relating to participant involvement in research, ensuring general written and verbal information is clearly conveyed to patients and families regarding study objectives, scientific rationale, treatment investigations, side effects, and follow-up. Work collaboratively within a wider multi-disciplinary study team to ensure effective and professional delivery of a high standard of care for all study participants/clinical patients within the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine. Respond quickly and appropriately to enquiries and queries using ones own professional judgement to identify when to escalate issues and seek senior support/guidance. Be aware of the regulations around reporting adverse events and serious adverse events. Support senior staff in the management of patient/participant emergency situation, in line with locally agreed policies and standard operating procedures. Supervise the work of junior/less experienced staff, helping to ensure that participant/patient safety is always maintained. Assist the RN&ST Lead Nurse/Manager in promoting the work of the RN&ST, as well as involvement in patient engagement and involvement activities. To be aware of, and adhere to, all locally agreed policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs) as supplied by OCMR, CCRF and the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, as well as undertake mandatory training as required by the Oxford University Hospital NHS Trust (OUH). Complete a portfolio of evidence demonstrating development of skills based on a competency framework agreed during induction. Continue to achieve individually tailored objectives as agreed by the line manager following completion of relevant competencies/training. Adhere to CVM dress code when working clinically, and the Oxford University protective policies when working in the onsite satellite laboratory.