Closing date: 20 July 2026
Job summaryThe post holder will be responsible for providing clinical and professional leadership and line management at the Oxford Special Airways Clinic. Working in close collaboration with Professor Ian Pavord, Professor Nayia Petousi and Professor James Chalmers (as well as principal investigators within OUH who conduct airways research) to deliver high quality research.
The post holder will have responsibility for overseeing the management and delivery of studies, in partnership with key stakeholders to ensure that studies are delivered to exceptionally high standards that incorporate Good Clinical Practice regulations. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that research and clinical care is delivered whilst utilising resources effectively and efficiently, continually reviewing the systems and processes to identify areas for improvement. They will delegate the portfolio of studies appropriately within the airways research team and will also be involved in directly delivering clinical research themselves.
The post holder will act in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct at all times. They will be an integral member of the airways team, providing nursing advice, managing the research nursing team, and contributing to innovative solutions to workforce and capacity management.
Main duties of the jobProvide effective clinical and professional leadership, direct line-management, support and role development for the Research Nurse and Practitioner team identifying the needs of the group and individuals. Lead in the recruitment, induction, training and supervision of new members of the team.
Act as the main link between the airways research team and the RRDN. Liaise with Investigators / pharmacy / radiology identifying and reporting any issues and reporting on progress.
Lead in the development of clinical and research policies, procedures, standard operating procedures and risk assessments.
Have a comprehensive knowledge and provide expert professional advice to nurses/practitioners in the team ensuring that the relevant codes of conduct, regulations, policies, protocols and good clinical practice are adhered to.
Ensure ongoing follow up care is provided for patients in clinical studies supported by the airways team, effectively communicating with colleagues and communicates information to participants, families or carers with respect, compassion and empathy
Adhere to the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code of Conduct at all times. Be aware of and implement all relevant University, Trust and Unit policies, procedures and guidelines. Act as a resource, supporting and motivating staff members with special reference to the relevant clinical studies.
About usThe Airways Research Team
Priority areas for bronchiectasis and non-T2 inflammation research
There is a major unmet need for treatments that target the 80%+ of patients with bronchiectasis and COPD who have non-Type 2 driven inflammation. This is mostly caused by cells called neutrophils and excess mucus both of which currently lack widely available treatments. Our research team is focused on finding new treatments for neutrophilic inflammation and mucus through experimental medicine approaches- where patients receive treatments and patient samples and assessments are used to understand how the treatments work and to provide insights into human biology. Key priorities are therefore phase 1B to phase 3 trials of novel anti-inflammatories and mucoactive drugs and detailed phenotyping studies
Job responsibilitiesAbout the RoleWe are seeking a Research Nurse Manager to lead on the delivery of high impact, practice-changing research at the Oxford Special Airways Clinic.
As our Research Nurse Manager, you will be responsible for providing clinical and professional leadership and line management to the clinical research nurses/practitioners within the airways research team at the Oxford Special Airways Clinic.
You will work in close collaboration with Professor Ian Pavord, Professor Nayia Petousi and Professor James Chalmers (as well as principal investigators within OUH who conduct airways research) to deliver high quality research.
About the Nuffield Department of Clinical MedicineThe 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.
What We Offer- Flexible working
- An excellent contributory pension scheme
- 38 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
- A comprehensive range of childcare services
- Family leave schemes
- Cycle loan scheme
- Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
About YouYou will be a registered nurse and have substantial experience in delivering clinical research in airways disease (asthma, COPD and bronchiectasis), and will have worked as a research nurse at a senior level.
The post is full time (although part-time at a minimum of 30 hours will be considered) and fixed-term for 1 year.
Person SpecificationKnowledge and SkillsEssential- Ability to work independently and without direct supervision and also as part of a team with a broad range of people
- Ability to problem solve in the context of research projects
- Able to prioritise and manage own workload and others
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of the regulatory and governance requirements for clinical trials
- Excellent command of written and spoken English
- Computer literate with experience of databases
- Flexibility in day to day working tasks
Desirable- Venepuncture and cannulation skills
QualificationsEssentialExperienceEssential- Substantial experience as a senior research nurse in a clinical environment
- Experience of clinical research management at senior level
- Knowledge and experience of nursing patients with airways disease, and delivering research in airways diseases
- Experience of writing procedures, policies and risk assessments
- Experience of managing budgets
Desirable- Experience conducting spirometry and other research lung function tests (e.g. oscillometry)
- Experience in performing sputum induction
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
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Experimental Medicine Division - University of Oxford is an equal opportunities employer. 
