Research Nurse

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. 

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

Planning
Scheduling
Conduct including intervention
Recruitment & retention of participants
Data management
Providing nursing care

• Fulfil the expectations and capabilities as delegated by the Sponsor, Chief Investigator or Principal Investigator as set out in GCP & Research Governance Framework
• Work collaboratively with OUH and external research & service delivery colleagues to ensure high quality participant care.
• 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.

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

• Registered Nurse (Part 1. 8. 12 or 15 of the Nursing and Midwifery Council Register depending on area of practice)
• UK recognised first level degree (HEI Level 6), in Nursing
• Significant experience and expertise within speciality of ageing, neurology, mental health or neurodegenerative diseases – supplemented by specialist training to post-graduate diploma level
• Knowledge of research methodologies
• Able to supervise non-registered and less experienced staff to ensure effective research and care delivery
• Evidence of ongoing CPD, including multi-source feedback within own professional portfolio
• Competency in clinical skills relevant to clinical research area – may include but not limited to vital sign recording, drug administration, phlebotomy/ cannulation/ECG/ cognitive assessment
• Competent to work under own initiative within boundaries of the role
• Competency in high level of accuracy and when assessing participants and documenting research and care activities
• Able to proactively contribute to the education of learners, MDT colleagues and less experienced staff
• Commitment to evidencing own professional development, capabilities, and competency development
• Willingness to engage in clinical supervision to develop knowledge, skills, and behaviours
• Evidence of effective team working and team leadership (when required) as part of research delivery team
• Organised and able to prioritise own workload
• Ability to maintain and contribute to development of standard operating procedures and research processes
• Role model promoting clinical research delivery nursing
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with service support departments, clinical research associates, sponsor representative, R&D staff as appropriate
• Align to the Trust values, conducts themselves in a professional manner at all times
• Positive attitude to all tasks and stakeholders
• Willingness and enthusiasm towards working as part of a multi-disciplinary team in delivering research and care, as required
• Shows pride in the quality of care they provide for clinical research participants, learning from setbacks and successes
• Motivated and able to articulate reasons for desire to work in specific practice area
• Ability to recognise own limitations, working within scope of practice, acting on feedback linked to practice change when required
• Excellent communication skills, all channels
• Flexibility in working hours as needed for the post
• Clean driving license/access to car if needed for post
• Computer literate with experience of working with Microsoft Office packages
• Advanced keyboard skills, to ensure fluent documentation

• Specialist post-graduate education / qualifications or training relevant to area of clinical practice and/or clinical research delivery
• Good Clinical Practice training
• Human Tissue Act training
• Informed consent training
• Knowledge of NHS research governance and policy
• Associate Principal Investigator/Principal Investigator training
• Ability to appraise documents, using analytical and problem-solving skills

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Please note that this job advertisement will close automatically once the application limit is reached, regardless of whether this occurs before the advertised closing date.