Research Nurse Manager

**About the Role**





The Oxford Respiratory Trials Unit (ORTU) is seeking a Research Nurse Manager
to oversee the of Research Nurse/Practitioner team and to drive the strategic
growth and development of the team.





The post holder will be responsible for supervising the Research
Nurse/Practitioner team based at ORTU and providing professional guidance and
day to day supervision. Responsibilities include the development of policy and
process, selection, development and performance review of research nurses and
practitioners and ensuring adequate funding is in place. You will have a
health related degree and have experience of clinical research management at
senior level. Having both knowledge and experience of nursing patients with
respiratory disorders are desirable for this role.





This is a Team Lead role but there will be opportunities to contribute to the
recruitment and follow up of participants into respiratory research studies
being hosted at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUHFT).





The portfolio of trials being delivered by the team includes observational
studies, clinical trials of investigational medicinal products (CTIMPs) and
medical device trials.





Research areas include lung cancer, pleural diseases, COPD, asthma, Idiopathic
pulmonary fibrosis, bronchiectasis, chronic cough, and respiratory sleep and
breathing disorders. Through our collaboration with the Oxford Primary Care
Clinical Trials Unit, we are also supporting the PANORAMIC trial investigating
novel antivirals in COVID-19.








**About the Nuffield Department of Clinical Medicine**





The Nuffield Department of Clinical Medicine (NDM) is one of the largest
departments of the University of Oxford and is part of the Medical Sciences
Division, with responsibility for a significant part of the teaching of
clinical students within the Medical School.








**Benefits of working**





University employees enjoy 38 days’ paid holiday, generous pension schemes,
travel discounts, and a variety of professional development opportunities. Our
range of other employee benefits and discounts also includes free entry to the
Botanic Gardens and University colleges, and discounts at University museums.
See https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits





**Application Process**





The post is full time and fixed term for 2 years.





Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. You will be required to
upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your online application.





Only applications received before 12:00 midday on 15/12/2023 will be
considered.





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_For more information about the role or an informal visit to the unit, please
contact –_





Sam Edwards: samantha.chilcott@ndm.ox.ac.uk



_Or_



_Melissa Dobson: melissa.dobson@ndm.ox.ac.uk_