Research Nurse/Practitioner

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Research Nurse/Practitioner to join the internationally recognised research teams within the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine (CVM), University of Oxford. CVM is renowned for its excellence in translational and clinical cardiovascular research, delivering innovative studies that improve patient care and outcomes worldwide.

About the role

As Research Nurse/Practitioner, you will drive the AdipoRedOx study, which investigates the mechanisms by which adipose tissue, the vascular tissue and the heart muscle interact. You will play a key role in screening and recruiting eligible participants into the study, organising and/or performing imaging scans (e.g., ultrasound and CT scans), and obtaining and processing blood samples.

Responsibilities will include facilitating the informed consent process and providing ongoing information, education, and support to participants, in addition to ensuring that collected data is accurately documented and maintained. The postholder will work closely with laboratory researchers and clinical study personnel within a multidisciplinary environment.

About you

The successful Research Nurse/Practitioner must be a registered Nurse, Radiographer, or Physiologist, or hold a similar relevant background, alongside experience in cardiac and/or vascular ultrasound and medical image analysis. Experience in recruiting patients to clinical studies and ability to work to flexible hours, if required, are also essential.

Experience of handling ethics applications and a basic understanding of the pathophysiology of cardiovascular diseases and their management will be an advantage.

This is a full-time appointment on a fixed-term contract until 31st July 2029. The Research Nurse/Practitioner will be based at the John Radcliffe Hospital site, OX3 9DU.

How to apply

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online via the University website; you will be required to upload your CV and a supporting statement that explains how you meet the selection criteria for the post. CVs alone will not be considered.

Only applications received before midday on 26th November 2026 can be considered.

Interviews are scheduled to take place on 17th December 2026.

For informal enquiries about this position, please contact –

Ileana Badi – [email protected]

Georgia Broom – cvm\[email protected]

We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible. If you require the job description or any other materials in an alternative format, or if you would like to request any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please contact the recruitment team at cvm\[email protected].

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. 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.