Senior Research Nurse | Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Salary:	£49,387 - £56,515 per annum pro rata
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Oxford, OX3 9DU
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	20 Aug 2026
Closing date:	19 Sept 2026

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Summary

An exciting opportunity to establish a new team to delivery a portfolio of clinical trials in surgical oncology. We are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic and motivated nurse to help us establish a new research team to delivery high quality research and patient care. The post holder will support current activity and help develop a sustainable portfolio of studies.

The post holder will have the opportunity to develop the service, setting standards and creating a vibrant and enthusiastic team. The post will have an office based at the Nuffield Orthopaedic Hospital and will work across there, the John Radcliffe and Churchill sites as required

Hours – the post holder will be expected to work core hours between 07:30 and 17:00 Monday to Friday. However, these may be negotiated if required by a trial protocol.

Over see the delivery of a portfolio of clinical trials

Management and leadership of a research delivery team

Promoting surgical oncology research locally and regionally

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trustis one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence, and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via theOUH YouTube channel.

In 2023 NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to theten core principlesOxford University Hospitalspromotes a safe, respectful hiring environment. If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.

Scope of role

· Employed as a Senior Clinical Research Delivery Nurse with;

· Responsibility for operational management of the clinical research delivery team

· Responsibility for strategic leadership of clinical research delivery team

· Responsibility for the management of the trial portfolio and own allocated portfolio of studies and study participants including, as required:

Ø Leading and co-ordinating a portfolio of studies

Ø Planning

Ø Scheduling

Ø Conduct including intervention

Ø Recruitment & retention of participants

Ø Data management

· Fulfil the expectations and capabilities as delegated by the Sponsor, Chief Investigator or Principal Investigator as set out in ICH-GCP & UK Research Governance Framework

· Work collaboratively with OUH and external research & service delivery colleagues to ensure high quality participant care and research delivery.

· Work collaboratively with service delivery colleagues to promote clinical research delivery and integrated care delivery as appropriate.

· Act as PI/CI on non-interventional studies, as appropriate.

Person Spec

Registered Nurse

Research Experience

Significant experience and expertise within leadership role

This advert closes on Thursday 3 Sep 2026

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