Research NurseNHS

Job summary

We are seeking a motivated and experienced nurse to join The Neuroscience Research Delivery Team, based at The John Radcliffe Hospital.

Working on a range of clinical studies including early phase research through to later phase, observational studies and biomarker studies. You will be working as part of a busy and dynamic team made up of research nurses, research practitioners and research administrators.

Delivering a range of medical treatments including intravenous, subcutaneous and oral medications for trials.

Interviews to be held on 26th November 2026 between 10am-2pm at the JR.

Main duties of the job

Employed as a Research Nurse with day-to-day responsibility for an allocated portfolio of studies and study participants as required:

PlanningSchedulingConduct including interventionRecruitment & retention of participantsData managementProviding nursing care

o Fulfil the expectations and capabilities as delegated by the Sponsor, Chief Investigator or Principal Investigator as set out in GCP & Research Governance Frameworko Work collaboratively with OUH and external research & service delivery colleagues to ensure high quality participant care.o The role involves using an in-depth knowledge of trial protocols and their application in practice, alongside a working knowledge and compliance with the local, national, and international research regulations.

Job description

Clinical ResearchThe 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. Manage workload and co-ordinate allocated clinical trials and research studies. Assessing, planning & implementing care for clinical trial participants during research visits. Practice in compliance with their code of professional conduct, being responsible and accountable for their decisions, actions, or omissions. Utilise effective communication skills through a variety of methods, supporting participants in decision making in relation to clinical trial and study entry and participation. Utilise effective communication skills with colleagues both internally and/or externally, in verbal, non-verbal and written communication methods, adapting to changing parameters as required, which includes thorough accurate documentation in patient records as required. Provide and receive highly sensitive, complex, or contentious information relating to participant involvement and care, and communicates information to participants, families or carers with respect, compassion, and empathy. Able to competently perform a range of clinical procedures as required as part of the research protocol, ensuring accurate data capture. Ensure the safe administration of treatments given within the context of a clinical trial. Collect delegated research samples. Support study procedures i.e. lumbar punctures and skin biopsies. Participate in and ensure compliance with Informed Consent Procedures, acting within boundaries of own competency, research regulation and Trust policies/SOPs. Use own professional judgment identifying when to escalate and seek senior support/guidance. Support the research team with all administrative tasks, including study set up including completion of feasibility requests, as required. Ensure all necessary regulatory approvals are in place prior to approaching potential study participants. Work within the limits of the approved protocol and any approved amendments. Travel as required to research locations across the organisation.

About us

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. For more information on OUH please view OUH At a Glance by OUHospitals - Issuu

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. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.