Total 78 Science / R&D / Research job vacancies in Oxford, OX3 7HE

A Vacancy at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.


An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Specialist Research Nurse to join the Oxford Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) team at the Churchill Hospital.

The Senior Specialist Nurse will lead the nursing team to provide expert nursing care to patients referred to the Oxford BMT service contributing to this within the BMT pathway through management of their own caseload.

The post holder will work in collaboration with the Haematology Trial Unit , which is involved in a wide spectrum of clinical research relating to blood disorders including advanced cellular therapeutics. The team works in collaboration with academic and commercial partners/other funding bodies and is responsible for the delivery of the phase 1-3 haematology research portfolio.

If you are a dynamic, experienced nurse leader with the passion and vision to be part of this exciting service, then we would like to hear from you.

If you would like to have an informal chat about the role, please contact melanie.westmoreland@ouh.nhs.uk

The Specialist Research Nurse will
• 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

Data management

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

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

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

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

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is 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. Find out more here www.ouh.nhs.uk

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 the OUH YouTube channel

For full details of the role and responsibilities, please refer to the attached job description.

In summary, the post holder will provide expert nursing care to patients enrolled into clinical trials at the Oxford BMT Research service.

Specifically, this would include:


• Be responsible for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care during participation in cell therapy clinical research trials (eg bone marrow transplant or CAR-T therapy trials)

• Manage own clinical workload and co-ordinate allocated clinical trials and research studies.

• Practice in compliance with the code of professional conduct, being responsible and accountable for their decisions, actions, or omissions, taking responsibility for clinical decisions where competent to do so.

• Demonstrate expert knowledge and skills in the management of clinical research participants.

• Utilise effective communication skills through a variety of methods, supporting participants in decision making in relation to study entry and participation.

• Deliver effective communication skills with colleagues both internally and/or externally, in verbal, non-verbal and written communication methods, adapting to changing parameters as required, which includes thorough accurate documentation in patient records as required. Learning, Respect, Delivery, Excellence, Compassion, Improvement Senior Research Nurse JD (Jan 2023)

• Provides and receives highly sensitive, complex or contentious information relating to participant involvement and care, and communicates information to participants, families or carers with respect, compassion and empathy

• Able to competently perform a range of clinical procedures as required as part of the research protocol, ensuring accurate data capture

• Participate in and ensure compliance with Informed Consent Procedures, acting within boundaries of own competency, research regulation and Trust policies/SOPs.

• Use own professional judgment identifying when to escalate and seek senior support/guidance.

• Lead the completion of administrative tasks, including feasibility, study set up, close out & archiving.

• Ensure compliance with agreed SOPs, across all team members.

• Ensure all necessary regulatory approvals are in place prior to approaching potential study participants.

• Work within the limits of the approved protocol and any approved amendments.

• Support the haematology ward, ambulatory care and day treatment unit staff in caring for these patients




This advert closes on Tuesday 19 Nov 2024

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For full details of the role and responsibilities, please refer to the attached job description. In summary, the post holder will provide expert nursing care to patients enrolled into clinical trials at the Oxford BMT Research service. Specifically, this would include: Be responsible for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care during participation in cell therapy clinical research trials (eg bone marrow transplant or CAR-T therapy trials) Manage own clinical workload and co-ordinate allocated clinical trials and research studies. Practice in compliance with the code of professional conduct, being responsible and accountable for their decisions, actions, or omissions, taking responsibility for clinical decisions where competent to do so. Demonstrate expert knowledge and skills in the management of clinical research participants. Utilise effective communication skills through a variety of methods, supporting participants in decision making in relation to study entry and participation. Deliver effective communication skills with colleagues both internally and/or externally, in verbal, non-verbal and written communication methods, adapting to changing parameters as required, which includes thorough accurate documentation in patient records as required. Learning, Respect, Delivery, Excellence, Compassion, Improvement Senior Research Nurse JD (Jan 2023) Provides and receives highly sensitive, complex or contentious information relating to participant involvement and care, and communicates information to participants, families or carers with respect, compassion and empathy Able to competently perform a range of clinical procedures as required as part of the research protocol, ensuring accurate data capture Participate in and ensure compliance with Informed Consent Procedures, acting within boundaries of own competency, research regulation and Trust policies/SOPs. Use own professional judgment identifying when to escalate and seek senior support/guidance. Lead the completion of administrative tasks, including feasibility, study set up, close out & archiving. Ensure compliance with agreed SOPs, across all team members. Ensure all necessary regulatory approvals are in place prior to approaching potential study participants. Work within the limits of the approved protocol and any approved amendments. Support the haematology ward, ambulatory care and day treatment unit staff in caring for these patients

To help organise and facilitate co-design workshops with community groups and individuals with lived experience of psychosis from Bangladeshi, Black African, and Black Caribbean backgrounds. Screening and recruitment of patients diagnosed with psychosis and patients at ultra high risk pf psychosis. This will involve speaking to referrers regularly, attending clinical team meetings, visiting community mental health teams, hospital wards, as well as home based treatment teams. There will be monthly recruitment targets for all studies. The post-holder will be joining a team of research assistants to help meet these targets. Completing eligibility screening assessments and seeking informed consent from patients. Carrying out the assessments for the trials. The trial patients will be assessed on a range of measures at a number of time points for each study. You will need to arrange these interviews and administer clinical interviews, assessment tasks, and self-report questionnaires. Participants will be seen in clinic settings or at home across a large geographical area. Patients are seen in multiple NHS trusts including: Oxford Health, Northamptonshire Healthcare, Berkshire Healthcare, and Central Northwest London (Milton Keynes). Assessments will be carried out blind (i.e. you should not know which condition thepatients have been randomised to). You will need to remind staff and patients not to tell you the allocation. And you will need to report if you have become unblinded. It will be crucial to maintain very high follow-up rates for the trial participants, meaning you will need excellent engagement skills. Good record-keeping will be needed, including updating medical records with trial progress and managing recruitment databases. Follow standard operational procedures for the trial and NHS Trust policy regarding safeguarding of vulnerable adults and children. Produce regular reports on the recruitment process and assessment Please refer to the job description attached for a comprehensive list of duties

An excellent opportunity has arisen to work with the Oxford Radiology Research Unit (ORRU) within Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust as a Research Services Manager.We are looking for an enthusiastic Research Services Manager to deliver research studies and development in Radiology as well as coordinateresearch activities within our organisation that have a radiology component. This includes facilitating collaboration between departments and ensuring a quality service is provided to support over 300 research studies that use Radiology's services. Working for a service department in conjunction with research delivery is a unique opportunity to hone your operational skills across the research spectrum and the wider Trust.

ORRU has a vital role in leading and facilitating clinical and scientific research and development in all aspects of cross-sectional imaging. We ensure quality and provision of clinical trial services is in accordance with all relevant legislation, regulations and guidelines.

ORRU aims to create a future-orientated imaging department to realise the full potential of imaging data for early diagnosis, precision medicine and improved patient outcomes through development of novel biomarkers, minimally invasive techniques and informatics solutions.

The Research Services Manager is a critical role that will be based at the Churchill Hospital and responsible for line management duties across a friendly multi-disciplinary team of nurses, radiographers, administrators and data managers. You will be a highly motivated individual with excellent communication, organisational, and time management skills and must be able to demonstrate excellent teamwork, resilience and a real ‘can do’ attitude.

You should be familiar with research methodologies and data collection techniques as you will play a key role in delivering high quality support for research projects across OUHFT which are supported by the Radiology Research Unit. You will have strong project management skills and excellent interpersonal skills to collaborate across departments, ensuring projects are set up efficiently, to a high quality, and delivered on time. You will have knowledge of ethical considerations and regulations related to research and data collection.

You will oversee the budgeting process for research projects, including cost estimation, resource allocation, and expenditure tracking. In addition, you will have excellent communication, administrative and IT skills and supportive of new initiatives that align with the Trust's research strategy.

We will be delighted to answer any questions you may have regarding this exciting opportunity.

We look forward to reading your application!

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. Find out more here www.ouh.nhs.uk



The Trust comprises of four hospitals - theJohn Radcliffe Hospital,Churchill HospitalandNuffield Orthopaedic Centrein Headington and theHorton General Hospitalin Banbury.

This post is part of the Oxford Radiology Research Unit (ORRU) at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The key functions of this role are:
• Trial Set-Up & Initiation
• Trial Management
• Data Management
• Clinical trial monitoring & safety
• Audit & inspection
• Policy and process development
• Communication & relationship building
• Education & development
• Managing people & resource

Please see the Job Description for a detailed overview of responsibilities under these headers.


This advert closes on Sunday 17 Nov 2024

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Contract type: Fixed term until October 2027

About us:
At the Department of Physiology Anatomy & Genetics (DPAG) we undertake discovery science where we reassemble physiological processes at the molecular, cellular, tissue and systems level of organisation. In so doing we provide a bridge to translational medicine, and interface between physical and life sciences. We are committed not only to innovative research and the highest standard of teaching, but also to creating an inclusive and supportive working environment.

Overview of the Role: We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Scientist to join Dr. Becky Carlyle's lab as part of a collaborative project led by Professor Paul Harrison (Oxford Psychiatry). The project involves partnerships with Professor Carol Robinson (Oxford Chemistry), Dr. Thomas Hyde (Lieber Institute for Brain Development), and Professor Gary Stephens (Reading Pharmacology). The ideal candidate will have experience with membrane protein enrichment and preparation for mass-spectrometry analysis. A key focus will be developing assays to detect and quantify calcium channel conformations and interactomes, contributing to research on psychiatric disease mechanisms within a vibrant, international team. This is a 3-year position, available immediately.

Key Responsibilities:
Optimize cellular and molecular approaches for membrane protein enrichment
Develop and implement mass-spectrometry assays for protein analysis
Manage academic research and related administrative tasks
Refine scientific techniques and protocols, testing and analysing hypotheses
Collaborate on scientific reports, journal articles, and presentations
Operate specialist lab equipment and advise colleagues on protocols
Represent the research group at meetings and seminars
Selection Criteria:
PhD/DPhil in bioscience (or near completion)
Mass-spectrometry expertise, including sample preparation and data analysis
Strong research, project management, and communication skills
Experience with human brain tissue proteomics is a plus.
What we offer:
Your wellbeing at work matters, so we offer a range of family friendly and financial benefits including:
• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days annual leave
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle and electric car loan schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans

While this is a full-time role, we welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for flexible working arrangements.

How to apply:
Please provide a supporting statement outlining how you meet the selection criteria along with your CV, and the details of two referees as part of your online application.
The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Thursday 21st November.
Interviews are likely to take place during the week commencing 2nd December, and can be held face-to-face or on Microsoft Teams.
Applications are particularly welcome from women, black and minority ethnic candidates who are under-represented in academic posts in Oxford.

Follow us:
Stay connected with us on LinkedIn, X and Instagram to learn more about our work and culture. Informal enquiries about the role may be directed to the DPAG HR Team: hr@dpag.ox.ac.uk

DPAG’s Statement of Inclusion:
We, as a Department and Community, will be considerate and welcoming of all people, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, and socio-economic background. We acknowledge societal inequalities and how these impact us, and those around us, personally and professionally. Our policies, practices and Respectful Behaviours Framework underpin this commitment.

Co-ordinate and monitor the care of patients in clinical research studies and trials as follows: Act as an initial point of contact for patients on trials and studies. Participate in identifying potential patients for studies, which may include a variety of identification methods, for example attending MDT meetings and clinics as appropriate. Evaluate the eligibility of potential patients. Participate in informed consent, randomisation and treatment allocation as stipulated in the trial protocol. Provide general written and verbal information to patients and families on the conceptof clinical research and detailed information regarding the objectives, scientificrationale, treatment, investigations side effects and follow-up for individual studies. Manage a caseload of patients. Participate in decision making concerning treatment of patients on clinical studies in accordance with the study protocol. Disseminate information to other clinical teams as appropriate.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a new Research Nurse to come and work within the Cardiovascular Research team. The post holder will work as part of the Research Team, predominately within the Oxford Heart Centre and the University Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, who are involved in a wide spectrum of clinical research ranging from observational studies to early phase clinical studies and trials, to large multi-centre randomised trials. Key roles include:
• Working with Principal Investigators (PIs) and their teams to manage and co-ordinate the processes and care involved with patients participating in clinical research studies.
• Deliver study information to patients throughout the trial period, including providing advice, support and direct care to patients and their families involved in clinical research studies.
• Taking informed consent, reviewing patient’s pre, during and following research studies as well as taking blood samples, ECGs and other standard cardiovascular investigations (for which training would be provided if required).
• Act as an expert source of clinical guidance to nurses and multidisciplinary colleagues regarding the impact and implications of the clinical research. Including delivering of training to those involved in the project and participate in presentations and educational sessions as required

An opportunity has arisen for anenthusiastic, motivated Research Nurse to come and work within the Cardiovascular Research team. The post holder will work predominantly within the Oxford Heart Centre on a variety of clinical research studies, ranging from observational studies to large multi-centre randomised trials.

The Cardiovascular Team is a team of dedicated nurses, coordinators and data coordinators who work together to provide a quality service for the rolling program of cardiovascular research studies, trials and projects undertaken within the OUH.

We are looking for a registered nurse with excellent clinical and organisational skills, who is able to manage a patient caseload. They will need excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Research experience would be an advantage but not essential as training will be given.

The post holder will have ownership over a number of studies and will be the initial point of contact for patients on these studies. The post holder will be supported by the wider research team lead by the Lead Cardiac Research Nurse Manager and Principle Investigators.

The post is a 12 month fixed term contract.

The post is Ideally full time, however we will consider applicants requiring part time hours.The role is funded by The South Central Research delivery Network.





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. Find out more here www.ouh.nhs.uk



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 the OUH YouTube channel.

Co-ordinate and monitor the care of patients in clinical research studies and trials as follows:
• Act as an initial point of contact for patients on trials and studies.
• Participate in identifying potential patients for studies, which may include a variety of identification methods, for example attending MDT meetings and clinics as appropriate.
• Evaluate the eligibility of potential patients.
• Participate in informed consent, randomisation and treatment allocation as stipulated in the trial protocol.
• Provide general written and verbal information to patients and families on the concept of clinical research and detailed information regarding the objectives, scientific rationale, treatment, investigations side effects and follow-up for individual studies.
• Manage a caseload of patients. Participate in decision making concerning treatment of patients on clinical studies in accordance with the study protocol. Disseminate information to other clinical teams as appropriate.


This advert closes on Wednesday 13 Nov 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Due to the training required for this post it would suit someone who is planning to work in this area longer term. Please see attached job description for full details of the job. Please see fields above for main duties of the job

Provide nursing support support new studies or existing studies according to the required workload.Work flexibly in the team to make best use of their time, planning and organising patient visits.Clinical procedures include administration of study drug; venepuncture; height and weight measures, history taking and study specific examinations; and ensuring that the labelling, processing and storage of biological samples meets the necessary requirements of the research protocol in order to make certain that safe handling and quality is assured.The role includes collating data, reviewing NHS case records and ensuring patient suitability according to study entry criteria;Maintaining effective communication with research subjects and other members of the multidisciplinary/research team; Providing ongoing advice and information to study participants and where indicated in a protocol, obtain informed consent on behalf of the Principal Investigator of each study, in order to facilitate effective informed consent.

Contract & job type: Full-time, Fixed-term for 1 year

About us:
At the Department of Physiology Anatomy & Genetics (DPAG) we undertake discovery science where we reassemble physiological processes at the molecular, cellular, tissue and systems level of organisation. In so doing we provide a bridge to translational medicine, and interface between physical and life sciences. We are committed not only to innovative research and the highest standard of teaching, but also to creating an inclusive and supportive working environment.

Overview of the role:
We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Scientist to join Prof Molly Stevens’s lab at the Kavli Institute for Nanoscience Discovery. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher with strong expertise in organic chemistry who is also a confident self-starter, a collaborative team player, and demonstrate a proven track record of first-author publications in peer-reviewed journals.

In this role, you will develop a diagnostic platform applying the in-house developed technique SPARTA™ to the analysis of extracellular vesicles as potential disease biomarkers. The post will involve a range of nanobiomaterial characterisation techniques and the application of multivariate data analysis methods for sample classification.

This post is available from January 2025 for a fixed-term of 12 months, with the possibility of part-time appointments being considered.

Key responsibilities:
• Develop Single Particle Automated Raman Trapping Analysis (SPARTA™) as a non-invasive disease diagnostic technique based on EVs as biomarkers.
• Develop a deep understanding of EV biochemistry, Raman fingerprints and surface protein expression.
• Evaluate the performance of the technique with model systems and patient samples.
• Undertake the associated data analysis and interpretation, ensuring validity and reliability of data at all times, including either developing or liaising with others to use chemometrics, ML/AI algorithms and/or multivariate analysis.
• Manage your own research activities, including administrative tasks associated with the project.
• Actively participate in the multidisciplinary environment of the Stevens Group and collaborate with external research groups.

Selection criteria:
• Hold, or be near to completion of, a PhD/DPhil in materials science, chemistry, physics, nanotechnology, or related field.
• Experience in single nanoparticle analysis techniques (e.g. SPARTA, nanoflow cytometry, imaging flow cytometry, super resolution microscopy, NTA)
• Experience in extracellular vesicle harvesting techniques (e.g. cell culture, antibody conjugation)
• Experience in chemometric data analysis including multivariate analysis.
• Proven track record of first-author publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Ability to work independently and manage your own research and administrative tasks.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary team.

What we offer:
Your wellbeing at work matters, so we offer a range of family friendly and financial benefits including:
• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days annual leave
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle and electric car loan schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans

While this is a full-time role, we welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working or other flexible working arrangements.

How to apply:
Please provide a supporting statement outlining how you meet the selection criteria along with your CV, and the details of two referees as part of your online application.
The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Monday 28th October.
Interviews are likely to take place during the week commencing 4th November, and will be held on Microsoft Teams.
Applications are particularly welcome from women, black and minority ethnic candidates who are under-represented in academic posts in Oxford.

Follow us:
Stay connected with us on LinkedIn, X and Instagram to learn more about our work and culture. Informal enquiries about the role may be directed to the DPAG HR Team: hr@dpag.ox.ac.uk

DPAG’s Statement of Inclusion:
We, as a Department and Community, will be considerate and welcoming of all people, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, and socio-economic background. We acknowledge societal inequalities and how these impact us, and those around us, personally and professionally. Our policies, practices and Respectful Behaviours Framework underpin this commitment.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and self-motivated Research Nurse to join our team of research nurses working within a multidisciplinary team in The Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences and based at the Nuffield Orthopaedic Hospital Oxford. We have two vacancies one full time and one part time, Band 5 or 6 depending on experience. The department covers a wide remit of research with a focus on Rheumatology and Orthopaedics. You will have an interest in research and the enthusiasm to learn new skills.
Informal Visit are welcome, please contact our existing team , Research Manager Gail Lang gail.lang@ndorms.ox.ac.uk

To provide nursing support for an wide range range of clinical research studies studies in orthopaedics and rheumatology which are on the National Institute for Health Research portfolio, including the screening, assessment, coordination and recruitment of patients into clinical studies. The post will be flexible, working in a team of research nurses based at the NOC but also on occasion, covering other OUH hospital sites.

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.

Provide nursing support support new studies or existing studies according to the required workload.
Work flexibly in the team to make best use of their time, planning and organising patient visits.
Clinical procedures include administration of study drug; venepuncture; height and weight measures, history taking and study specific examinations; and ensuring that the labelling, processing and storage of biological samples meets the necessary requirements of the research protocol in order to make certain that safe handling and quality is assured.
The role includes collating data, reviewing NHS case records and ensuring patient suitability according to study entry criteria;
Maintaining effective communication with research subjects and other members of the multidisciplinary/research team;
Providing ongoing advice and information to study participants and where indicated in a protocol, obtain informed consent on behalf of the Principal Investigator of each study, in order to facilitate effective informed consent.


This advert closes on Friday 15 Nov 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Be professionally accountable for assessment of the patients needs, and the development, implementation and evaluation of planned care, demonstrating a collaborative approach through effective communication and decision-making between the multi-professional team, patients and significant others. Demonstrate expert knowledge and skills in the management of the changing health care needs of the patient, responding to changes promptly and appropriately and developing specialised plans of care/ follow relevant protocols in collaboration with other senior nurses/medical staff. Develop and strengthen interpersonal relationships with all members of the multi-disciplinary team thereby ensuring a good team spirit and collaborative and holistic working practices To demonstrate understanding follow trust procedures and inform senior staff of any safeguarding concerns as per hospital policy Identify and discuss nursing / patient needs with multi disciplinary team, patients, and carers, assisting colleagues in patient care where appropriate Contribute toward Triage projects, audits and quality initiatives as directed by the SENPs / Matron / Surgical Team Be accountable for some specific responsibilities that contribute toward the organisational and administrative work of the unit Ensure equipment supplies, disposables and staffing resources are used appropriately when implementing care and treatments Report untoward incidents such as complaints, clinical emergencies, injury or drug administration errors as detailed in departmental and Trust protocols and procedures Demonstrate ability to manage time, support, monitor and report difficulties experienced by junior staff to senior staff Demonstrate an awareness of local / Trust policies and procedures and ability to educate, support and supervise staff in implementation Demonstrate an awareness and understanding of local, divisional, organizational and governmental policies and agendas identifying implications for patient care, staff management and budgetary targets Person Specification Essential Registered Nurse Evidence of ongoing professional development Mentorship qualification Experience in an acute healthcare setting Experience managing staff Excellent written communication skills Desirable Diploma or degree Specialist experience, knowledge and skills in General Surgery Experienced in venepuncture & cannulation Management or leadership training Emergency Care experience

Job title: Research Assistant - Synergy

Location: Oxford, UK

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £26,000 - 28,000 per annum

SRG are looking for a Research Assistant to join a Global Pharmaceutical company based in Oxford.

The successful candidate will be a lab-based individual who will be part of a team responsible for lab support activities including cell sample preparation and plasmid DNA preparation. Reporting into the Synergy Team Leader, the role holder will undertake a wide range of activities, be involved with continuous improvement (CI) activities, and have opportunities for training and development. The role will be pivotal in ensuring high standards of quality and HSE standards.

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Cell sample preparation, including the loading of samples onto LC and/or MS
• Supporting in vitro labs with cell sample preparation for PCR, qPCR, gDNA extractions
• Plasmid DNA preparation (Miniprep & maxiprep kits)
• Making up agar plates, including plating of bacteria and colony picking
• Virus production and transduction
• Results analysis and data entry into LIMS
• Back up for first level technical support
• Consumable stock control within labs using Kanban systems and lean practises
• Vial labelling and aliquoting as necessary
• Takes active role in CI and sustainability activities, e.g., Kanban stock levels, 5S, recycling
• Takes active role in general lab housekeeping
• Involved with general housekeeping shutdowns
• Takes part in cross training activities and provides cover for other members of the team as required (e.g., cell culture/cell banking)
• Liaison with facilities teams to ensure smooth running of the laboratories
• Ensure that all activities adhere to all Client standards (Quality, Safety and Security).

Candidate Requirements:

• BSc/HND in science, or equivalent experience
• Experience of routine Molecular Biology techniques e.g., plasmid preparation, cell sample preparation, cell transfections
• Familiarity with working in a laboratory environment
• Experience of working to work instructions and SOPs/Risk Assessments

• Customer service focus, ability to work as a cohesive team

• Good planning and organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to use Microsoft office - e.g., Outlook, Excel, Word
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience of using LIMS

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Class Act Teaching Services are the leading supply teaching agency in Oxfordshire and we are currently looking for a Science Teacher in a Secondary School in Oxford. This is a supply role where no planning is required as the lessons have already been set. The school are looking for a Science Teacher to start as soon as possible and continue until the end of the academic term.

This Secondary Academy has it’s visions and values rooted in their curriculum and their everyday actions. The school are committed to the student’s learning and also their development as individuals who can flourish in the community.

Science Teacher Role:

• Strong knowledge of the Science Curriculum
• Upkeep a tidy, organised classroom with safe use and storage of equipment
• Work effectively with other staff both within the classroom and throughout the school
• Ability to report on the class you have been taking
• Able to effectively deliver preplanned lessons.
• Willingness to comply with the schools’ policies and implement them effectively

Science Teacher Requirement:

• Hold Qualified Teaching Status
• Recent mainstream school-based experience as a Science Teacher
• Have a good level of classroom and behaviour management
• Experience working with SEND is desirable

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Responsible for the management and Coordination of the Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) research study across the Thames Valley and UK wide Co-ordinate recruitment of participants while incorporating collection of confidential patient information and samples to be dispatched to the genetic laboratory Liaise with the Chief Investigator (C.I) and assigned Research Nurse Ensure all paper and electronic study documentation, including regulatory and approval documents, contracts and finance, staff certification, training and case report forms, are filed in the trial master files (TMF) The TMF being kept up to date at all times for monitoring and audit purposes. Work at all times in accordance with The International Conference on Harmonisation Good Clinical Practice Guidelines (ICH-GCP).