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.

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

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

 

 

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.

 

 

 

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