Research Nurse (Maternity Cover)

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Nurse to cover the maternity of one of our members of staff and participate in clinical and research activities. The Acute Multidisciplinary Imaging and Interventional Centre (AMIIC) is an internationally unique centre will include a hybrid unit combining a state-of-the-art world’s first photon-counting Siemens clinical computed tomography (CT) scanner integrated with a cardiac catheterisation lab / interventional lab.

You will join our nursing team in AMIIC and work closely with other members of the unit including, radiographers, physiologists, HCA’s, ODA’s and clinicians. The role requires you to work in the interventional suite and recovery area for our interventional lists which include cardiology, neuroradiology, and neurosurgical cases, as well as providing nursing support to any CT lists. As well as the clinical activity there will be the opportunity to take part in a growing number of research projects that use the AMIIC facilities.

Your responsibilities will include acting in accordance with the NMC Code. This will include the carrying out of the highest standard of individualised patient care and ensuring that all documentation is accurate and comprehensive. And participating in the clinical research activities of the centre, performed in the catheterization laboratory or in other research areas of the centre.

You are required to hold an adult nursing qualification and full registration with the NMC. It is also essential you have good working knowledge of managing the post-operative and/or deteriorating patient. Evidence of relevant post-qualification training/course e.g. recovery/HDU nursing would be desirable.

This is a full time appointment on a fixed term contract for 1 year or the actual return date of the substantive post holder. There is a possibility to convert to a long-term appointment after that. You will be based at the Acute Multidisciplinary Imaging and Interventional Centre (AMIIC), Level 2 JR Hospital, Headington, Oxford, OX3 9DU

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online; 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 12.00 midday on 08 April 2024 can be considered. Interviews are scheduled to place week commencing 15 April 2024

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer