Location
Salary
£39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata
Profession
Research nurse
Grade
Band 6
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Contract Type
Fixed term: 12 months (To extend at end of contract)
Posted Date
16 Sep 2026
Medical Protection — the side of locally employed doctors from £83

Job requirements

Essential

2 listed

Requirements the employer expects applicants to meet.

  • Essential

    Registered Nurse

  • Essential

    Research Experience

Desirable

1 listed

Additional qualities the employer would prefer.

  • Essential

    Trauma/Orthopaedic experience

Job overview

We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and motivated nurses to join the Research Team which will be based at the Horton General Hospital with expectation of supporting research activity at the Headington Hospitals. The post holders will be required to travel between sites for training and team meetings on an adhoc basis.

The successful candidate will work as part of the Trauma Research Team, supported by the Team Lead. The portfolio of studies will extend beyond the trauma portfolio depending on the requirements of other research teams.

Hours – the post holder will be expected to work core hours between 730 and 1700 Monday to Friday. However, these may be negotiated if required by a trial protocol.

Main duties of the job

You will be involved in identifying patients suitable for entry into clinical trials by attending clinics, screening medical notes, reviewing consultant referrals, and participating in Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) meetings. You will contribute to the informed consent process, acting as a point of support for patients and their families, and assist in coordinating the research patient pathway from screening through to trial completion.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a Detailed job description and main responsibilities please refer to the Job Description document attached.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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This advert is for Research Nurse with Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Oxford, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Research nurse role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Fixed term: 12 months (To extend at end of contract). The application deadline is 30 Sep 2026.

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