CRF Clinical Research Nurse (Adult, Mental Health or Dual Trained)
Band 6
Main area: Clinical Research Nurse Grade Band 6
Contract: Fixed term: 18 months (Due to research study funding, extension is possible)
Hours: Part-time - 18.75 hours per week (2.5 days a week or a 2-week pattern)
Job ref: 267-CS6976078
Site: Clinical Research Facility, Warneford Hospital
Town: Oxford
Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 per annum | pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 30/03/2025 23:59
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust has been rated as Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
We are a responsive and innovative Foundation Trust that places our values of Caring, Safe, and Excellent at the heart of everything we do. We take great pride in our staff and believe that investing in you is key to us achieving our vision of outstanding care delivered by outstanding people.
We actively support anti-racism, equality, diversity, and inclusion. If you’re excited about this job opportunity and you meet our Trust values, but feel unsure about applying, then please get in touch and we will be happy to have a conversation with you.
As a Band 6 Mental Health Research Nurse, you would be part of our friendly, multidisciplinary team, offering our research participants exceptional care as they follow their study journey.
A variety of research studies are currently run at The Oxford Health Clinical Research Facility (OH CRF) in Warneford: from National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) and other grant-funded studies through to commercial clinical trials. Studies include observational cohort studies through to CTIMPs, covering a wide variety of disease indications from healthy volunteers to those suffering from specific conditions such as schizophrenia, depression, and dementia.
This role provides opportunities to develop, gain experience, and knowledge in the field of mental health and neuroscience clinical research. Clinical experience as a registered nurse and some familiarity with mental health conditions is essential, but no research experience is necessary. We have lots of training available and an extensive induction programme is offered to ensure staff build confidence and skill within the role.
Please note if you are based outside of the UK you will need to be fully qualified, have already passed your OSCE, and have an NMC pin number in order to be considered for this role.
Main duties of the job
The Clinical Research Nurse will work as a study coordinator on the CRF, coordinating clinical trial delivery and supporting the research service within the CRF. The post will require you to be responsible for assessing and managing care pathways for patients and carers participating in clinical trials. This will involve the education and monitoring of trial participants and the collection and documentation of accurate data, including blood and tissue samples. The role involves using an in-depth knowledge of trial protocols and their application in practice, alongside a working knowledge of and compliance with local, national, and international research regulations. The ability to work confidently and autonomously is essential.
Our Band 6 nurses provide support and mentoring for a range of Band 5 Research Assistants, Nurse Associate Trainees, Nurse Cadets, and student nurses on placements.
Please refer to the job description attached for a comprehensive list of duties.
Person specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
* Registered MH or Adult Nurse
* Evidence of postgraduate training
* Evidence of experience in mental health
* GCP training
* IV and phlebotomy trained
Knowledge and Skills
* Evidence of excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills
* Good time management and organisational skills
* Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
* Awareness of obligatory regulations and legal requirements of NHS research
Experience
* Minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience
* Clinical experience of working with people with mental and/or physical health issues and their carers
* Evidence of continuous professional development
* Strong desire to learn and develop clinical skills and knowledge
* Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary environment
* Experience of handling confidential data.
* Experience of clinical trials, or of research in a healthcare setting
* Experience of completing electronic data entry.
Personal Qualities
* Self-motivated
* Flexible proactive approach to team working and skill development
* Proven ability to work confidently and autonomously
* Able to recognise own limitations and ask for supervision/training as required
Contact Information
Name: Deborah Moll
Job title: CRF Team Lead
Email address: deborah.moll@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk
Telephone number: 01865 902135
Please feel free to call and discuss the role, or request a visit to the CRF.
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