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Main area Infectious Diseases Research Nursing: SARS-COV-2 Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Fixed term: 1 year (To 30 June 2026 - with a possibility of extension) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 321-MRC-7298384-B6-PUB
Site Churchill Hospital (Controlled Human Infection Model Study -EMCRF) Town Oxford Salary £37,338 - £44,962 Per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 01/08/2025 23:59 Interview date 04/08/2025
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 of 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.
Many of our recruitment programmes useValue Based Interviewingto identify those who have the skills we seek, who share our values and who are able to deliver compassionate excellence from the outset. We know that this makes a significant difference to your job satisfaction and above all the outcomes and experience of our patients and their families. For more information about our Values and Value Based Interviewing please visitwww.ouh.nhs.uk/about/vision-and-values
Job overview
We are currently looking for a dynamic individual to join our team as a Clinical Research Delivery Nurse. This role involves working on the SARS-CoV-2 Controlled Human Infection Model (CHIM) studies under the leadership of Professor Helen McShane at the University of Oxford. The studies are conducted at the Experimental Medicine Clinical Research Facility (EMCRF), a five-bed unit that facilitates multiple research trials and is part of a collaboration between the OUH-NHS Trust and the University of Oxford.
The ideal candidate should be able to adapt, prioritise, and manage changing demands, demonstrate self-motivation with strong problem-solving skills, exhibit enthusiasm for working independently and within a multidisciplinary team, and have a keen interest in professional and service development.
We offer a friendly and supportive environment, providing opportunities for professional and personal development and support for enhancing skill development.
The working pattern entails long days, nights, and weekends during the quarantine cycle, with the flexibility to be redeployed during study downtime.
Employment is contingent upon satisfactory occupational health assessments and SARS-CoV-2 vaccination as a condition of employment.
Main duties of the job
Key responsibilities will include managing an allocated portfolio of studies and study participants, coordinating shifts, planning and scheduling research-specific tasks, conducting screening and follow-up visits, ensuring accurate data entry, and providing nursing care to participants in quarantine. For more information, please refer to the Job Description.
Working for our organisation
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trustis 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 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 .
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Main Tasks and Responsibilities
Clinical Research
The post holder will practice with knowledge, skills and behaviours which…
• Be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of participant care
during participation in clinical research visits.
• Manage workload and coordinate 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 participants 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. Including: assisting with SARS-CoV-2 inoculations;
collection, preparation and processing of biological samples; caring for and managing quarantine
participants; assisting with participant pre-screening and screenings procedures; conducting
Clinical service lead:
Research Matron (UO)
Learning, Respect, Delivery, Excellence, Compassion, Improvement
Research Nurse JD (DEC 2022)
study follow-up visits
• 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
For more details, please see the Job Description.
Person specification
* NMC Registered
* Evidence of ongoing CPD, including multi-source feedback within one's professional portfolio
* Knowledge of research methodologies
* Significant experience and expertise within the speciality of the recruiting area for the research nurse role – supplemented by specialist training to post-graduate diploma level
* Specialist post-graduate education/qualifications or training relevant to the 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
* Ability to work with a high level of attention to detail
* Experience in sample processing in a laboratory setting
* Ability to appraise documents using analytical and problem-solving skills
Clinical Practice
* Competency in clinical skills relevant to clinical research area – may include but is not limited to vital sign recording, drug administration, phlebotomy/ cannulation/ECG/ cognitive assessment
* Competent in working under own initiative within the boundaries of the role
* Competency in a high level of accuracy when assessing participants and documenting research and care activities
* Able to proactively contribute to the education of learners, MDT colleagues and less experienced staff
* Willingness to engage in clinical supervision to develop knowledge, skills and behaviours
* Evidence of effective teamwork and team leadership (when required) as part of the research delivery team
Values and behaviours
* Align to the Trust values, conduct 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
Leadership and Management
* Organised and able to prioritise own workload
* Ability to maintain and contribute to the 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
* 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
* Flexibility in working hours as needed for the post
* Computer literate with experience of working with Microsoft Office packages
* Advanced keyboard skills to ensure fluent documentation
COVID-19: The COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information at Oxfordshire County Council Website where you can also find out more about how to access vaccination.
Vacancy Closures: Please note, this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications are received.
Probation Period: This post is subject to a 6 month probationary period. If you currently hold a contract of employment with the Oxford University Hospitals, this will not apply. This statement does not apply to Medical staff or Executive Appointments.
Referencing: When providing employment reference details please provide correct work related email addresses so references can be sought promptly when we are looking to progress your application. Your first referee will need to be your line manager, supervisor or clinical lead from your current or most recent post or place of study. Please note that if you have previously worked for the Trust we will require a reference from your last Manager, this information is essential if your offer of employment is to be confirmed.
Next Steps: Please make sure that you read the job description and person specification, and that your supporting statement reflects this as your application will be judged against these criteria. Candidates selected for interview will be contacted after the short-listing process, usually within 2 weeks. (Please note that shortlisting times vary when applying for a Medical position within the Trust). The majority of correspondence will be via the e-recruitment system; therefore you should check your emails regularly including junk mail folders in web-based email products.
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