Polly Whitworth

I am a Senior Research Nurse with a dual role spanning both clinical research delivery and the operational management of the Clinical Research Facility. My work focuses on ensuring the safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery of research while supporting the day-to-day running and development of the unit.

My clinical specialty is hypertension, and I lead research studies aimed at improving the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of high blood pressure. Alongside my research role, I am the Hypertension Specialist Nurse for the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, where I provide expert clinical care and support for patients with complex hypertension.

I am passionate about translating research into clinical practice and am committed to improving patient outcomes through innovation, collaboration, and evidence-based care. I enjoy working with multidisciplinary teams to deliver research that has a meaningful impact on patient care.

‘Medicine is the science of healing, the art of nurturing and the courage to care’ Florence Nightingale