Clinical Research Trials Assistant

This role is based in Radcliffe Department of Medicine and the role reports to Professor James Chalmers (Rhodes Professor of Experimental Therapeutics and Clinical Pharmacology).

Prof. James Chalmers at the University of Oxford specialises in translational and clinical research on respiratory diseases, including bronchiectasis, COPD and pneumonia, with a focus on microbiology, immunology, disease mechanisms and therapeutic strategies. The postholder will work to provide support for observational clinical research studies and clinical trials.

We are looking for a highly motivated individual, with excellent communication skills, experienced in recruiting and consenting participants in-to clinical studies and trials, working within a large research team which includes students, postdoctoral researchers, technicians, clinicians, medical professionals and administrators. As a member of the research team your role will involve a combination of patient orientated care, obtaining samples from study participants according to study schedules and research requirements, basic processing of laboratory samples, recording of research data, coordinating study visits, liaising with the laboratory and clinical team along with study administrators and other parties.

The successful candidate will be required to work to a high standard of accuracy.

Supporting the research team your role will also involve administrative duties associated with the management of the respiratory research studies and other tasks of relevance to the research group.

You will work in accordance with current regulations, the Research Governance Framework, the International Conference on Harmonisation Tripartite Guideline for Good Clinical Practice (ICH GCP) and study specific protocols in conjunction with local policies and procedures. An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality is essential.

This post is full-time and fixed term for 2 years

The post is only available as full-time on-site.

To be considered for this position you should;

• Experience of working in a clinical or laboratory environment.
• Degree (BSc) in a science or health-related subject, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience in clinical research, ideally within a higher education or NHS setting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail with a methodical approach to data collection and documentation.
• Proficient IT skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work dynamically across multiple projects
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The Radcliffe Department of Medicine (RDM) within the Medical Sciences Division is one of the largest departments in the University of Oxford. RDM is a multi-disciplinary department which aims to tackle some of the world’s biggest health challenges by integrating innovative basic biology with cutting edge clinical research.

As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:

• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days annual leave
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs