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.

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:

• Planning
• Scheduling
• Conduct including intervention
• Recruitment & retention of participants
• Data management
• Providing 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 Framework
o 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.

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.

Job responsibilities
Clinical Research
The 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.

Person Specification
Education
Essential

• 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

Desirable

• 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

Clinical practice
Essential

• 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

Leadership and management
Essential

• 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
• Able to supervise non-registered and less experienced staff to ensure effective research and care delivery

Values and behaviours
Essential

• 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

Personal qualities and skills
Essential

• 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

Desirable

• Ability to appraise documents, using analytical and problem-solving skills

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).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).