"Clinical Research Nurse"

We are seeking a highly motivated Clinical Research Nurse or Clinical Research Practitioner (CRP) to join our friendly and approachable Research Nurse and Support Team (RN&ST) within the internationally acclaimed Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, renowned for its excellence in clinical research.

The post holder will report to the CVM lead nurse and provide support for CVM research studies across its three clinical research facilities [OCMR, CCRF, AMIIC] as well as the clinical cardiac facilities of Oxford University Hospital Trust Heart Centre, where they will hold an honorary contract.

They will work alongside a multi-disciplinary team of nurses, CRPs, principle investigators, radiographers, cardiac physiologists and clinical governance leads. Strong teamwork and a pro-active ‘can-do’ attitude are essential for the post, along with excellent communication skills.

The post holder will be responsible for supporting the identification, pre-screening, recruitment, and consent of patients into all types of cardiac research studies from observational to commercial clinical trials. The role will involve carrying out key practical elements of research delivery, including accurate data collection, blood sampling and processing. They will support study co-ordinators and principle investigators, contributing to the set-up and co-ordination of new studies and take responsibility for a small portfolio of non-complex observational studies.

The successful candidate will be required to be a registered nurse on part 1 (adult) of the NMC register (please state PIN) or Clinical Research Practitioner registered with the AHCS (please state AHCS registration date and re-accreditation) and have a degree in a relevant subject e.g. Nursing/Biological Sciences. Experience of working in research in a clinical setting is desirable.

This is a full-time appointment on a fixed term contract for 3 years (may be extended depending on funding). The post holder will join the RN&ST based at the Oxford Centre for Clinical Magnetic Resonance Research (OCMR), John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford OX3 9DU.

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online via the University website; you will be required to upload a CV and supporting statement which explains how you meet the selection criteria for the post. Only applications received before midday on October 7th 2025 can be considered. Interviews are scheduled to take place on October 13th 2025.

The University of Oxford offers an attractive range of competitive benefits available to all staff for both work and personal life - https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits

For informal queries about the post please contact Catherine Krasopoulos (Lead Research Nurse) Phone: 01865 225232 Email : catherine.krasopoulos@cardiov.ox.ac.uk