Research Nurse

<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <p></p><div><strong><em>Are you ready for a change?</em></strong>&#160;<strong><em>Would you like to gain experience in clinical research?</em></strong>&#160;<strong><em>Why not come and join the team that have been working on the rapid clinical development of vaccines against COVID-19 disease at the Oxford Vaccine Group?</em></strong></div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>The Oxford Vaccine Group (OVG) are seeking enthusiastic Nurses to join the Research Nurse Team, all training is provided so no experience in research is necessary.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>The role is essential to the management and delivery of the research studies.&#160; You will visit participants and their family at their home or in clinics to discuss the study, obtain blood or swab samples, and administer study and routine vaccines. Venepuncture and immunisation training will be provided. Applicants should have good communication and organisational skills with good attention to detail. This role would include some weekend and evening working.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>OVG conducts world-leading research into creating new and optimising existing vaccines for children and adults. Our research has led to the much-anticipated introduction of the Meningitis B vaccine for babies into the UK vaccination schedule, but also focuses on global health. Currently there is much research into prevention of RSV.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>This is initially a 12-month fixed term contract (full-time), with further extension likely but this is subject to availability of external funding.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>You will be required to upload a CV and Supporting Statement as part of your online application. The Supporting Statement should include a cover letter and should also clearly describe how you meet each of the selection criteria listed in the job description.<a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/cv-and-supporting-statement">&#160; Click&#160;here&#160;</a>for information and advice on writing an effective Supporting Statement.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>To discuss post in more detail please contact Rachel White, Senior Research Nurse (Rachel.white@paediatrics.ox.ac.uk) or Hannah Robinson, Clinical Delivery Lead (hannah.robinson@paediatrics.ox.ac.uk).</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>Only online applications received before 12.00 midday on Tuesday 11th Janaury will be considered. Interviews will be held as soon as possible thereafter.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div> </div>