An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Clinical Research Nurse or Clinical Research Practitioner to join the internationally recognised research teams within the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine (CVM), University of Oxford. CVM is renowned for excellence in translational and clinical cardiovascular research, delivering innovative studies that improve patient care and outcomes worldwide.
The successful candidate will join a friendly, supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary team, working alongside other Research Nurses and Clinical Research Practitioners, as well as Principal Investigators, Radiographers, Cardiac Physiologists, and other associated clinical research colleagues to deliver high-quality cardiovascular research.
The post holder will play a key role in the delivery of EMBOLD-HEART, a Phase 2a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multi-centre clinical trial investigating a novel investigational medicinal product (CTIMP). They will support participants through cardiac MRI and echocardiography procedures, ensuring an excellent participant experience and the highest standards of clinical care and research delivery.
They will act as a central point of contact for participating sites in relation to the imaging component of the study, coordinating referrals, arranging participant travel, and overseeing on-site visit logistics to ensure the smooth and efficient delivery of cardiac imaging visits throughout the research pathway. In addition, they will support the wider delivery of study activities at the Oxford site, contributing to the overall conduct of the trial.
The successful Clinical Research Nurse candidate must be a Registered Nurse with current NMC registration (please include your PIN, registration date, and revalidation date within your application). Clinical Research Practitioners must hold current AHCS Accredited Registration (please include your registration number and renewal date within your application).
The ability to support participants safely through clinical investigations and research procedures is essential. Experience providing nursing care or clinical support within a cardiac or MRI setting, together with documented basic research laboratory skills, would be advantageous.
This is a full-time appointment on a fixed term contract to 31st May 2029 (may be extended depending on funding). The post holder will join the CVM Research Nurse & Support Team (RN&ST) based at the Oxford Centre for Clinical Magnetic Resonance Research (OCMR), John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford OX3 9DU. We are seeking candidates who are ideally available to start as soon as possible to support the commencement of the clinical trial.
Application process
Applications for this vacancy are to be made online via the University website; you will be required to upload a CV and supporting statement which explains how you meet the selection criteria for the post.
Only applications received before midday on 29th June 2026 can be considered.
Interviews are scheduled to take place during the week commencing13th July 2026.
For informal queries about the post please contact Catherine Krasopoulos (Lead Research Nurse) Phone: 01865 225232
**The University of Oxford offers a comprehensive range of **competitive benefits available to all members of staff designed to support both professional and personal wellbeing (https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits). Benefits include:
- Generous family leave schemes, including maternity, paternity, adoption, and carers’ leave
- 38 days of annual leave, plus additional leave for continuous service
- Membership of a highly competitive pension scheme
- Oxford Living Wage assurance
- Annual cost-of-living reviews and automatic salary increments up to the top of the grade
- Extensive training and professional development opportunities
- Travel support schemes and a wide range of transport discounts, including bus, train, and bicycle travel
Committed to equality and valuing diversity
We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds, including those under-represented within higher education. No applicant or member of staff shall be unlawfully discriminated against on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
