Job summary
You will
primarily work on the delivery of the PANORAMIC trial that is delivered in the
primary care setting, contacting trial participants, ensuring safety monitoring
is carried out to the highest standards. The maintenance of accurate and
comprehensive records is an essential aspect of this post.
PANORAMIC is a national trial of Covid-19 treatments in the
community, which aims to reduce recovery time and prevent hospital admission.
You will be based at the Oxford Respiratory Trials Unit (ORTU), Churchill
Hospital site, OX3 7LE You
may also be asked to support other Respiratory trials run by ORTU.
Main duties of the job
Plan and coordinate your day-to-day work in
collaboration with the management team.
In collaboration with the Research Team, undertake study procedures
required and in line with the research protocol
Identify, screen and recruit participants into clinical trials according
to the inclusion and exclusion criteria set out through study protocols, whilst
adhering to local and national approvals
Manage a caseload of people who have consented to participate in
certain studies.
Input to recruitment strategies.
Support and assist in the development
of action plans as required.
Support the Trial Team in the event of inspection from a regulatory
and/or monitoring authority.
Ensure that patients are advised and understand fully all the details
of the trial extend this information to both family members and treating
clinicians as appropriate dependant on the study.
Maintain accurate documentation.
Refer to other specialists as required in order to provide optimal patient
care.
Work according to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and research governance
standards for all aspects of work within Trials Unit.
Support studies running across the department as needed.
Ensure that clinical trial records and case report forms are accurately
maintained.
Communicate effectively with the rest of the study team and
patients/carers.
Keep up to date with departmental, Trust, NHS, and EU developments for
the management of clinical research.
About us
Experimental Medicine Experimental
Medicine is part of the Nuffield Department of Clinical Medicine. We have staff
based at the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital, Peter Medawar
Building for Pathogen Research and the
Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine.Research
within Experimental Medicine spans fundamental basic science to translational
and experimental medicine approaches including clinical trials. We seek to
understand the pathophysiology of disease and apply this knowledge to develop
enhanced diagnostics and treatments for human disease.Experimental
Medicine's thematic research includes immunology, infectious diseases,
gastroenterology, palliative care and respiratory medicine. The research is
undertaken within different groups and research units and includes clinical trials.
For
more information please visit:
www.expmedndm.ox.ac.uk/home
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and hard-working nurse to join our existing team to undertake clinical research in respiratory diseases. You will primarily work on the delivery of the PANORAMIC trial that is delivered in the primary care setting, contacting trial participants, ensuring safety monitoring is carried out to the highest standards. PANORAMIC is a national trial of Covid-19 treatments in the community, which aims to reduce recovery time and prevent hospital admission. You will be based at the Oxford Respiratory Trials Unit (ORTU), Churchill Hospital site, OX3 7LE You may also be asked to support other Respiratory trials run by ORTU.
The post holder will be responsible for planning and coordinating your day-to-day work in collaboration with both the management and research team, to undertake study procedures in line with the research protocol. They will be expected to ensure that patients are advised and understand fully all the details of the trial, extend this information to both family members and treating clinicians as appropriate dependant on the study. They will be a supporting member of the team who assists with studies running across the department as needed and helping the Trial Team in the event of inspection from a regulatory and/or monitoring authority. It is essential for post holders to have the following:
- 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.
You will beNMC Registered Adult Nurse, with HCPC/ RCCP registration or have considerable experience of nursing patients with respiratory disorders. You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. It is desirable to have Venepuncture skills and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training.
The post is full time (part time considered) and fixed term until 31/03/2024.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and hard-working nurse to join our existing team to undertake clinical research in respiratory diseases. You will primarily work on the delivery of the PANORAMIC trial that is delivered in the primary care setting, contacting trial participants, ensuring safety monitoring is carried out to the highest standards. PANORAMIC is a national trial of Covid-19 treatments in the community, which aims to reduce recovery time and prevent hospital admission. You will be based at the Oxford Respiratory Trials Unit (ORTU), Churchill Hospital site, OX3 7LE You may also be asked to support other Respiratory trials run by ORTU.
The post holder will be responsible for planning and coordinating your day-to-day work in collaboration with both the management and research team, to undertake study procedures in line with the research protocol. They will be expected to ensure that patients are advised and understand fully all the details of the trial, extend this information to both family members and treating clinicians as appropriate dependant on the study. They will be a supporting member of the team who assists with studies running across the department as needed and helping the Trial Team in the event of inspection from a regulatory and/or monitoring authority. It is essential for post holders to have the following:
- 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.
You will beNMC Registered Adult Nurse, with HCPC/ RCCP registration or have considerable experience of nursing patients with respiratory disorders. You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. It is desirable to have Venepuncture skills and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training.
The post is full time (part time considered) and fixed term until 31/03/2024.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- NMC Registered Adult Nurse, HCPC/ RCCP registration.
- 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
- Knowledge and experience of nursing patients with respiratory disorders or in the community.
- Clinical research experience.
- Venepuncture skills.
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- NMC Registered Adult Nurse, HCPC/ RCCP registration.
- 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
- Knowledge and experience of nursing patients with respiratory disorders or in the community.
- Clinical research experience.
- Venepuncture skills.
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training.
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).
