Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a new Research Nurse to come and work within the Cardiovascular Research team. The post holder will work as part of the Research Team, predominately within the Oxford Heart Centre and the University Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, who are involved in a wide spectrum of clinical research ranging from observational studies to early phase clinical studies and trials, to large multi-centre randomised trials. Key roles include:
- Working with Principal Investigators (PIs) and their teams to manage and co-ordinate the processes and care involved with patients participating in clinical research studies.
- Deliver study information to patients throughout the trial period, including providingadvice, support and direct care to patients and their families involved in clinical research studies.
- Taking informed consent, reviewing patient's pre, during and following research studies as well as taking blood samples, ECGs and other standard cardiovascular investigations (for which training would be provided if required).
- Act as an expert source of clinical guidance to nurses and multidisciplinary colleagues regarding the impact and implications of the clinical research. Including delivering of training to those involved in the project and participate in presentations and educational sessions as required
Main duties of the job
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated Research Nurse to come and work within the Cardiovascular Research team. The post holder will work predominantly within the Oxford Heart Centre on a variety of clinical research studies, ranging from observational studies to large multi-centre randomised trials.
The Cardiovascular Team is a team of dedicated nurses, coordinators and data coordinators who work together to provide a quality service for the rolling program of cardiovascular research studies, trials and projects undertaken within the OUH.
We are looking for a registered nurse with excellent clinical and organisational skills, who is able to manage a patient caseload. They will need excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Research experience would be an advantage but not essential as training will be given.
The post holder will have ownership over a number of studies and will be the initial point of contact for patients on these studies. The post holder will be supported by the wider research team lead by the Lead Cardiac Research Nurse Manager and Principle Investigators.
The post is a 12 month fixed term contract.
The post is Ideally full time, however we will consider applicants requiring part time hours. The role is funded by The South Central Research delivery Network.
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. Find out more here www.ouh.nhs.uk
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 thisDelivering Compassionate Excellenceand 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 theOUH YouTube channel.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Co-ordinate and monitor the care of patients in clinical research studies and trials as follows:
- Act as an initial point of contact for patients on trials and studies.
- Participate in identifying potential patients for studies, which may include a variety of identification methods, for example attending MDT meetings and clinics as appropriate.
- Evaluate the eligibility of potential patients.
- Participate in informed consent, randomisation and treatment allocation as stipulated in the trial protocol.
- Provide general written and verbal information to patients and families on the conceptof clinical research and detailed information regarding the objectives, scientificrationale, treatment, investigations side effects and follow-up for individual studies.
- Manage a caseload of patients. Participate in decision making concerning treatment of patients on clinical studies in accordance with the study protocol. Disseminate information to other clinical teams as appropriate.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Co-ordinate and monitor the care of patients in clinical research studies and trials as follows:
- Act as an initial point of contact for patients on trials and studies.
- Participate in identifying potential patients for studies, which may include a variety of identification methods, for example attending MDT meetings and clinics as appropriate.
- Evaluate the eligibility of potential patients.
- Participate in informed consent, randomisation and treatment allocation as stipulated in the trial protocol.
- Provide general written and verbal information to patients and families on the conceptof clinical research and detailed information regarding the objectives, scientificrationale, treatment, investigations side effects and follow-up for individual studies.
- Manage a caseload of patients. Participate in decision making concerning treatment of patients on clinical studies in accordance with the study protocol. Disseminate information to other clinical teams as appropriate.
Person Specification
criteria
Essential
- Qualifications - Registered nurse: entry on either part 1 or 12 of the NMC register
- Educated to degree level
- Evidence of recent and continued development relevant to the speciality
- Experience - Relevant recent professional practice
- Evidence of being able to work well within a team
- Experience of audit and quality initiatives
- Previous caseload management / teaching experience
- Good IT skills, including experience with standard programmes such as Word, Excel or Access
- Communication skills - Good clinical skills
- Good verbal and written skills
- Experience of managing patient caseload
- Confident in a multidisciplinary forum
- Demonstrates an interest in research and having used research in practice
- Ability to prioritise, instruct and direct others2
- Awareness of application of evidence based practice
- Evidence of teaching and mentoring
- Awareness of Research Governance
- Self-awareness and ability to reflect on practice
- Willingness to develop through mentoring and profiling
- Ability to manage conflict
- Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team
- Enthusiastic and able to motivate self and others
- Good organisational / time management skills
- Knowledge of interventions and assessments involved in experimental medical research or willingness to undergo training in these areas
- Other - awareness of resources and ability to operate within a financial budget
Desirable
- Qualifications - Relevant post-graduate study, preferably the Cardiorespiratory Practice Course or equivalent
- Experience - Cardiology nursing experience
- Experience as a Clinical Research Nurse
- Communication skills - Able to demonstrate experience of previous autonomous working
- Good certificate of recent training in Good Clinical Practice*
- Experience of clinical supervision
- Evidence of change management
- Previous involvement in clinical research projects
Person Specification
criteria
Essential
- Qualifications - Registered nurse: entry on either part 1 or 12 of the NMC register
- Educated to degree level
- Evidence of recent and continued development relevant to the speciality
- Experience - Relevant recent professional practice
- Evidence of being able to work well within a team
- Experience of audit and quality initiatives
- Previous caseload management / teaching experience
- Good IT skills, including experience with standard programmes such as Word, Excel or Access
- Communication skills - Good clinical skills
- Good verbal and written skills
- Experience of managing patient caseload
- Confident in a multidisciplinary forum
- Demonstrates an interest in research and having used research in practice
- Ability to prioritise, instruct and direct others2
- Awareness of application of evidence based practice
- Evidence of teaching and mentoring
- Awareness of Research Governance
- Self-awareness and ability to reflect on practice
- Willingness to develop through mentoring and profiling
- Ability to manage conflict
- Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team
- Enthusiastic and able to motivate self and others
- Good organisational / time management skills
- Knowledge of interventions and assessments involved in experimental medical research or willingness to undergo training in these areas
- Other - awareness of resources and ability to operate within a financial budget
Desirable
- Qualifications - Relevant post-graduate study, preferably the Cardiorespiratory Practice Course or equivalent
- Experience - Cardiology nursing experience
- Experience as a Clinical Research Nurse
- Communication skills - Able to demonstrate experience of previous autonomous working
- Good certificate of recent training in Good Clinical Practice*
- Experience of clinical supervision
- Evidence of change management
- Previous involvement in clinical research projects
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
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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).
