Research Nurse/Practitioner

Overview

The University of Oxford, specifically within the RDM Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, is offering a full-time, fixed-term position for a Research Nurse or Practitioner. The role is based at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford and involves driving the AdipoRedOx study, which examines how adipose tissue, vascular tissue, and the heart muscle interact. Responsibilities include screening and recruiting eligible participants, organizing or performing imaging scans such as ultrasound and CT scans, collecting and processing blood samples, facilitating informed consent, supporting participants, and maintaining accurate data documentation within a multidisciplinary setting.

Requirements

Applicants must be a registered Nurse, Radiographer, or Physiologist, or possess a similar relevant background. Essential qualifications include experience in cardiac and or vascular ultrasound, medical image analysis, and patient recruitment for clinical studies, along with the ability to work flexible hours if needed. Experience handling ethics applications and a basic understanding of cardiovascular disease pathophysiology and management are considered advantageous.

What you get

The position offers an annual salary ranging from £35,681 to £41,636. Staff benefits include 38 days of annual leave plus additional leave for continuous service, family leave schemes covering maternity, paternity, adoption, and carers leave, membership in a competitive pension scheme, Oxford Living Wage assurance, and annual cost-of-living reviews with automatic salary increments up to the top of the grade. Additional provisions comprise professional development and training opportunities, travel support schemes and transport discounts, and access to the recruitment team for alternative format requests or interview adjustments.

How to apply

Applications must be submitted online by uploading a CV and a supporting statement detailing how the applicant meets the selection criteria, as CVs alone are not accepted. Inquiries regarding the position can be directed to the designated contacts provided by the department.

Key dates

The closing date for applications is midday on 26th November 2026. Interviews are scheduled to take place on 17th December 2026. The fixed-term contract runs until 31st July 2029.