Job summary
Our diverse portfolio includes:
- Observational studies
- Clinical trials of investigational medicinal products (CTIMPs)
- Medical device trials
Research areas include a range of respiratory conditions like lung cancer, pleural diseases, long COVID, sarcoidosis, COPD, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, bronchiectasis, chronic cough, and respiratory sleep and breathing disorders.
You will be responsible for the planning and day-to-day management of assigned respiratory studies. Essential qualities and skills include:
You will be responsible for the planning and day-to-day management of assigned respiratory studies. Essential qualities and skills include:
- NMC Registered Adult Nurse
- Have excellent record keeping skills and maintain files and notes accurately.
- Educate patients about medication use and diary completion
- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team and trial monitors to ensure recruitment and follow-up according to trial protocols and Good Clinical Practice.
- Work closely with other research nurses and practitioners in the delivery team to ensure optimal care and support for trial participants in our research portfolio.
- Participate in team meetings and attend relevant training sessions and investigator meetings, which may require travel.
Desirable skills include venepuncture, spirometry and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training.
If you are motivated to improve patient outcomes and contribute to a dynamic and supportive team, we invite you to apply and look forward to hearing from you.
Main duties of the job
As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of allocated respiratory trials and main responsibilities will include:
- Coordinating and providing care for trial participants
- Collecting and processing biological samples
- Gathering and managing trial data
You will take part in all aspects of respiratory care and trial assessments, including spirometry, phlebotomy, ECGs, observations and history taking.
About us
About the Nuffield Department of Clinical Medicine
The Nuffield Department of Clinical Medicine (NDM) is one of the largest departments of the University of Oxford and is part of the Medical Sciences Division, with responsibility for a significant part of the teaching of clinical students within the Medical School.
Benefits of working
University employees enjoy 38 days paid holiday, generous pension schemes, travel discounts, and a variety of professional development opportunities. Our range of other employee benefits and discounts also includes free entry to the Botanic Gardens and University colleges, and discounts at University museums. See https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Research NurseNDM Experimental Medicine, Oxford Respiratory Trials Unit, Churchill Hospital, Oxford
Join Our Team at Oxford Respiratory Trials Unit
Are you a motivated nurse looking to contribute to clinical research in the field of respiratory diseases? We have an exciting opportunity for a research nurse to join our existing clinical research delivery team. We value teamwork and are looking for a nurse to contribute to a cooperative and supportive environment.
About the Role
Our diverse portfolio includes:
- Observational studies
- Clinical trials of investigational medicinal products (CTIMPs)
- Medical device trials
Research areas include a range of respiratory conditions like lung cancer, pleural diseases, long COVID, sarcoidosis, COPD, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, bronchiectasis, chronic cough, and respiratory sleep and breathing disorders.
As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of allocated respiratory trials and main responsibilities will include:
- Coordinating and providing care for trial participants
- Collecting and processing biological samples
- Gathering and managing trial data
You will take part in all aspects of respiratory care and trial assessments, including spirometry, phlebotomy, ECGs, observations and history taking.
About You
You will be responsible for the planning and day-to-day management of assigned respiratory studies. Essential qualities and skills include:
- NMC Registered Adult Nurse
- Have excellent record keeping skills and maintain files and notes accurately.
- Educate patients about medication use and diary completion
- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team and trial monitors to ensure recruitment and follow-up according to trial protocols and Good Clinical Practice.
- Work closely with other research nurses and practitioners in the delivery team to ensure optimal care and support for trial participants in our research portfolio.
- Participate in team meetings and attend relevant training sessions and investigator meetings, which may require travel.
Desirable skills include venepuncture, spirometry and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training.
If you are motivated to improve patient outcomes and contribute to a dynamic and supportive team, we invite you to apply and look forward to hearing from you.
About the Nuffield Department of Clinical Medicine
The Nuffield Department of Clinical Medicine (NDM) is one of the largest departments of the University of Oxford and is part of the Medical Sciences Division, with responsibility for a significant part of the teaching of clinical students within the Medical School.
Benefits of working
University employees enjoy 38 days paid holiday, generous pension schemes, travel discounts, and a variety of professional development opportunities. Our range of other employee benefits and discounts also includes free entry to the Botanic Gardens and University colleges, and discounts at University museums. See https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits
Application Process
The post is part time (0.8FTE (0.6FTE will be considered), with one year fixed term in the first instance. Flexible working options will be considered.
Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. You will be required to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your online application.
Only applications received before 12:00 midday on Monday 01/09/2025 will be considered.
You are welcome to contact team lead Tine Panduro to organise an informal visit and learn more about the role. Please e-mail: tine.panduro@ndm.ox.ac.uk.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Research NurseNDM Experimental Medicine, Oxford Respiratory Trials Unit, Churchill Hospital, Oxford
Join Our Team at Oxford Respiratory Trials Unit
Are you a motivated nurse looking to contribute to clinical research in the field of respiratory diseases? We have an exciting opportunity for a research nurse to join our existing clinical research delivery team. We value teamwork and are looking for a nurse to contribute to a cooperative and supportive environment.
About the Role
Our diverse portfolio includes:
- Observational studies
- Clinical trials of investigational medicinal products (CTIMPs)
- Medical device trials
Research areas include a range of respiratory conditions like lung cancer, pleural diseases, long COVID, sarcoidosis, COPD, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, bronchiectasis, chronic cough, and respiratory sleep and breathing disorders.
As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of allocated respiratory trials and main responsibilities will include:
- Coordinating and providing care for trial participants
- Collecting and processing biological samples
- Gathering and managing trial data
You will take part in all aspects of respiratory care and trial assessments, including spirometry, phlebotomy, ECGs, observations and history taking.
About You
You will be responsible for the planning and day-to-day management of assigned respiratory studies. Essential qualities and skills include:
- NMC Registered Adult Nurse
- Have excellent record keeping skills and maintain files and notes accurately.
- Educate patients about medication use and diary completion
- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team and trial monitors to ensure recruitment and follow-up according to trial protocols and Good Clinical Practice.
- Work closely with other research nurses and practitioners in the delivery team to ensure optimal care and support for trial participants in our research portfolio.
- Participate in team meetings and attend relevant training sessions and investigator meetings, which may require travel.
Desirable skills include venepuncture, spirometry and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training.
If you are motivated to improve patient outcomes and contribute to a dynamic and supportive team, we invite you to apply and look forward to hearing from you.
About the Nuffield Department of Clinical Medicine
The Nuffield Department of Clinical Medicine (NDM) is one of the largest departments of the University of Oxford and is part of the Medical Sciences Division, with responsibility for a significant part of the teaching of clinical students within the Medical School.
Benefits of working
University employees enjoy 38 days paid holiday, generous pension schemes, travel discounts, and a variety of professional development opportunities. Our range of other employee benefits and discounts also includes free entry to the Botanic Gardens and University colleges, and discounts at University museums. See https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits
Application Process
The post is part time (0.8FTE (0.6FTE will be considered), with one year fixed term in the first instance. Flexible working options will be considered.
Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. You will be required to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your online application.
Only applications received before 12:00 midday on Monday 01/09/2025 will be considered.
You are welcome to contact team lead Tine Panduro to organise an informal visit and learn more about the role. Please e-mail: tine.panduro@ndm.ox.ac.uk.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Essential selection criteria
- NMC Registered Adult Nurse
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- Ability to work accurately to procedures and protocols
- Ability to pay attention to detail and keep comprehensive records
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Able to prioritise and manage own work
- Good IT skills with a demonstrable ability to utilise standard programmes such as Excel and Word and the aptitude to learn to use bespoke study databases for data entry
- Willingness to develop, and undertake job related training
- Willingness to cover some out of hours work
- Background acceptable for NHS honorary contract
Desirable
- Desirable selection criteria
- Knowledge and experience of nursing patients with respiratory disorders
- Clinical research experience
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training
- Venepuncture skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Essential selection criteria
- NMC Registered Adult Nurse
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- Ability to work accurately to procedures and protocols
- Ability to pay attention to detail and keep comprehensive records
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Able to prioritise and manage own work
- Good IT skills with a demonstrable ability to utilise standard programmes such as Excel and Word and the aptitude to learn to use bespoke study databases for data entry
- Willingness to develop, and undertake job related training
- Willingness to cover some out of hours work
- Background acceptable for NHS honorary contract
Desirable
- Desirable selection criteria
- Knowledge and experience of nursing patients with respiratory disorders
- Clinical research experience
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training
- Venepuncture skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
