Research Nurse (Part-Time)

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.