CRF Clinical Research Nurse (Adult, Mental Health or Dual Trained)

CRF Clinical Research Nurse (Adult, Mental Health or Dual Trained)

Would you like to be part of discovering treatments for the future at the NIHR Oxford Health Clinical Research Facility?

As a Band 5 Research Nurse, working in the only Mental Health CRF in the UK, 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 CRF in Warneford: from 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 specific conditions such as schizophrenia, depression, and dementia.

Our studies are at the cutting edge of research, no two studies are the same so the working environment provides opportunity for innovation and exciting collaborative team working.

You will gain experience and knowledge in the field of mental health and neuroscience clinical research. Clinical experience within the field of mental health is essential; however, no research experience is necessary, as 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 collaboratively with the wider multi-disciplinary team to deliver research protocols. This will include recruitment activity as well as the usual processes associated with research delivery (protocol management, consent, visit activity, data collection, sample collection and processing, etc.).

The CRF has supported the development of nursing technical skills in line with study requirements; for example, recent study plans have required nursing support for undertaking skin biopsies, lumbar punctures, and the intravenous delivery of study medicines, as well as sub-cut and IM injections.

You will work under supervision on often complex studies that provide the opportunity to connect and work across many organisations within and outside of Oxford including NHS clinical services, R&D departments, other research centres e.g. Cambridge University, and specialist basic science departments.

Please refer to the job description attached for a comprehensive list of duties.

About us

Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application. Please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.

As a Trust, we provide physical, mental health, and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath, and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics, and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent"

At Oxford Health, we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Access to tailored individual and Trust-wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants, and retailers
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Job responsibilities

Clinical skills and care are essential; you will be responsible for assessing and managing care pathways for study patient participants. The role involves using an in-depth knowledge of clinical study protocols and their application in practice, alongside a working knowledge and compliance with the local, national, and international research regulations.

The OH CRF has been awarded more than £4 million over the next five years by the NIHR. The OH CRF is one of 28 facilities across England to benefit from nearly £161 million that has been awarded to expand early phase clinical research delivery in NHS hospitals.

CRF studies in mental health and cognitive neuroscience range from research-ready observational cohort studies to Phase I and II drug studies with a strong focus on experimental medicine design, and the team works closely with Oxford University researchers. Disease areas include mood disorders, schizophrenia, and dementia.

OH CRF nurses have opportunities for training with the NIHR, UKCRF network, University of Oxford, commercial trial companies, and other study-specific opportunities. Nurses may be able to expand their research experience by undertaking research themselves through working with leaders in the field at the University of Oxford Department of Psychiatry and with nurse academics at Oxford Brookes University.

Person Specification Qualifications

• Level 1 registered nurse (RGN or RMN)
• Mental Health Nursing Qualification, single or dual

Experience

• Experience of clinical trials or of research in a healthcare setting
• Clinical experience of working with people with dementia and/or older adults
• Clinical experience of working with people with schizophrenia/psychosis/bipolar/TRD

Skills

• Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills
• Evidence of teamworking skills
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft suite e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Phlebotomy, cannulation, and intravenous administration skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Clinical Research Facility, Warneford Hospital

£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

267-CS

Job locations

Clinical Research Facility, Warneford Hospital