We have an exciting opportunity for a Research Nurse to join our small, friendly research team, working under the supervision of Mrs Gail Lang at the Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences at the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Oxford.

 

As Research Nurse you will work within a multi-disciplinary setting between rheumatology, orthopaedics and physiotherapy. You will identify potential study participants and work with clinical teams in inpatient and outpatient settings to recruit eligible patients for musculoskeletal studies. You may on occasion be expected to travel to other OUHFT hospitals. Responsibilities will include; reviewing NHS case records, ensuring patient suitability according to study entry criteria, recording of study related information, obtaining informed consent to participate in specific studies, and ensuring the safe administration of treatments and drugs in line with the study protocols. You will also perform clinical procedures including venepuncture, height and weight measurements, history taking and study specific examinations and with training if required, ensuring the safe handling and quality of the labelling, processing and storage of biological samples.  

 

You will be an NMC Registered Nurse with experience demonstrating the appropriate competencies and skills for the role. You will have good computing skills including Microsoft Word, and the ability to manage your time well and work using your own initiative. Experience of working within a secondary care environment and a full UK driving licence are desirable.

 

This is a part-time appointment (0.6 FTE, 22.5 hours per week) for 12 months in the first instance.

 

This job includes the following duties which will require additional security pre-employment checks:

•        A satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check due to regulated activity involving children or ‘at risk’ adults.

 

A lower grade offer may be made (Grade 5: £28,759 – £37,099 pro rata, p.a.) with commensurate reduction in responsibilities if a suitable candidate cannot be found to fill the Grade 6 position.

 

The closing date for this position is 12:00 noon on Friday 03 May 2024. You will be required to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your online application.