Clinical Research Nurse
| Posting date: | 02 September 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: | 15 September 2025 |
| Location: | Oxford, OX3 9DU |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | N0039-25-0007 |
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. On the request of RN&ST Research Nurse/Manager: Assist and support studies within the CVM RN&ST, or other CVM research groups, at various stages of the research process from study set-up, pre-screening and recruitment, to study visits, study follow-up and study close out, in accordance with individual research protocols and following standard operating procedures. Provide support to researchers and radiographers performing cardiac MRI/CT, including; undertaking and observing safety screening procedures and reporting concerns to the research team/radiographers, helping with the process of scan set up and positioning within the scanner, attending participants personal needs, and providing participants with support and reassurance. Assist researchers with clinical research procedures such as six-minute walk tests, exercise tests/cardio-pulmonary exercise tests, echocardiography. Training to be provided. Carry out standard observations such as height, weight, BP, HR, oxygen saturations, urinalysis and ECG, accurately recording data as per study protocol, having an awareness of normal and abnormal values, and escalating concerns to senior members of staff. Perform phlebotomy/cannulation and obtain blood samples in line with study protocols. With training, undertake basic laboratory skills for sample processing including; centrifugation, pipetting, sample storage and shipping, ensuring that lab activities are in-line with departmental health and safety requirements. Undertake administrative activities, such as the printing and postage of participant invitation packs, scheduling study visits, managing a calendar, arranging taxi bookings, shipment of study samples, study expense reimbursement and invoicing, the distribution of departmental and NIHR research surveys, and study close out and archiving. Maintain high-quality and accurate study data within study documentation/case report forms, ensuring that any adverse or unexpected clinically relevant events are reported in a timely manner and in accordance to the protocol. Maintain a safe, hazard free working environment, ensuring that all clinical and laboratory areas are clean, tidy, and adequately stocked. From time to time, assist with the NHS clinical list, or undertake other duties that are commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the post.