Senior Research Nurse

**About the role**



We have an exciting opportunity to join the Specialised Translational Research
Oxford Neuromuscular Group (STRONG) in the Department of Paediatrics as our
Senior Research Nurse.





You will play an important role in supporting the delivery of our portfolio of
clinical trials and will work closely with the Clinical Trial Managers,
Clinical Research and Operations Manager, Laura Chiverton and Principle
Investigator, Laurent Servais.





You will be responsible for managing the clinical aspects of our portfolio of
clinical trials and will be an effective team leader. You will be responsible
for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care
during participation in clinical research visits. The successful candidate
will also be required to utilise effective communication skills through a
variety of methods, supporting participants and their families in decision
making in relation to study entry and participation.





You will be working in a growing department within the Medical Sciences
Division. The Department of Paediatrics is a world leader in child health
research and hosts internationally renowned research programmes in drug
development, gastroenterology, haematology, HIV, immunology, neuroimaging,
neuromuscular diseases and vaccinology.





This position is offered full-time on a fixed-term contract initially for one
year with the possibility to extend provided further external funding is
available.





This role meets the criteria for a UK Skilled Worker visa.





**About you**



You will be a registered nurse with an NMC pin and will have significant
experience and expertise within a leadership role. You will have competency in
clinical skills relevant to neuromuscular research and will proactively
contribute to the education of the MDT as well as working under your own
initiative within the boundaries of your role.





**Application Process**



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. Click here for information and advice on
writing an effective Supporting Statement.





To discuss the post in more detail, please contact Laura Chiverton
(Laura.chiverton@paediatrics.ox.ac.uk), the Clinical Research and Operations
manager.





Only online applications received before 12.00 midday on 10th June 2024 will
be considered. Interviews will be held as soon as possible thereafter.