Job overview
Due to the increasing workload with the onset of new Gene Therapy (GT) trials we are looking for a Research Nurse to work alongside the existing team. We collaborate with biopharmaceutical companies, one of which focus’ the development of therapies for inherited retinal dystrophies. One of the Company’s lead programmes is a retinal gene therapy for Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP), a rare inherited cause of blindness that affects around in, people. Gene therapy treatment has the potential to deliver a one-time treatment for RP and a range of other retinal dystrophies. Other GT trials include Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) and Stargardts disease.
We are looking for a dynamic Ophthalmic Research Nurse to work on various Gene Therapy related clinical trials. Working alongside an existing support team. Research experience is essential with knowledge of gene therapy & ophthalmology a bonus.
This role is to cover maternity leave from February until February. Secondments will be considered.
Main duties of the job
·The main objective for this Gene therapy Research Nurse role is to assist in the management of the gene therapy research portfolio of the Eye Research Group Oxford department, supporting the Clinical Lead for the gene therapy programmes. Ensuring that the trials run smoothly for the participants recruited.
·The post-holder will work with the gene therapy cohort of Ophthalmology patients with the Principal Investigator, and trial co-ordinator ensuring each gene therapy study is efficiently run, meeting recruitment targets.
1. Actively recruiting identified patients and running protocol related procedures relative to the role.
Working for our organisation
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.
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