Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic and self-motivated Research Nurse to join our team of research nurses working within a multidisciplinary team in The Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences and based at the Nuffield Orthopaedic Hospital Oxford. We have two vacancies one full time and one part time, Band 5 or 6 depending on experience. The department covers a wide remit of research with a focus on Rheumatology and Orthopaedics. You will have an interest in research and the enthusiasm to learn new skills.Informal Visit are welcome, please contact our existing team , Research Manager Gail Lang gail.lang@ndorms.ox.ac.uk
Main duties of the job
To provide nursing support for an wide range range of clinical research studies studies in orthopaedics and rheumatology which are on the National Institute for Health Research portfolio, including the screening, assessment, coordination and recruitment of patients into clinical studies. The post will be flexible, working in a team of research nurses based at the NOC but also on occasion, covering other OUH hospital sites.
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.
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 description
Job responsibilities
Provide nursing support support new studies or existing studies according to the required workload.Work flexibly in the team to make best use of their time, planning and organising patient visits.Clinical procedures include administration of study drug; venepuncture; height and weight measures, history taking and study specific examinations; and ensuring that the labelling, processing and storage of biological samples meets the necessary requirements of the research protocol in order to make certain that safe handling and quality is assured.The role includes collating data, reviewing NHS case records and ensuring patient suitability according to study entry criteria;Maintaining effective communication with research subjects and other members of the multidisciplinary/research team; Providing ongoing advice and information to study participants and where indicated in a protocol, obtain informed consent on behalf of the Principal Investigator of each study, in order to facilitate effective informed consent.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide nursing support support new studies or existing studies according to the required workload.Work flexibly in the team to make best use of their time, planning and organising patient visits.Clinical procedures include administration of study drug; venepuncture; height and weight measures, history taking and study specific examinations; and ensuring that the labelling, processing and storage of biological samples meets the necessary requirements of the research protocol in order to make certain that safe handling and quality is assured.The role includes collating data, reviewing NHS case records and ensuring patient suitability according to study entry criteria;Maintaining effective communication with research subjects and other members of the multidisciplinary/research team; Providing ongoing advice and information to study participants and where indicated in a protocol, obtain informed consent on behalf of the Principal Investigator of each study, in order to facilitate effective informed consent.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- oRegistered Nurse with secondary care post registration experience
- oExperience demonstrating the appropriate competencies and skills for the role
- oEvidence of team working skills
- oThe ability to work using own initiative
- oEffective listening and interpersonal skills
- oTime management skills/ability to prioritise workload
Desirable
- oExperience of working in a secondary care environment
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- oRegistered Nurse with secondary care post registration experience
- oExperience demonstrating the appropriate competencies and skills for the role
- oEvidence of team working skills
- oThe ability to work using own initiative
- oEffective listening and interpersonal skills
- oTime management skills/ability to prioritise workload
Desirable
- oExperience of working in a secondary care environment
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).
