Vacancies

Oxford trauma and emergency care administrator

Grade 5: £28,759 - £33,966 p.a. (with a discretionary range to £37,099 p.a)

Closing Date: Monday 2nd October, 12 noon

We have an exciting opportunity for the Oxford Trauma and Emergency Care Administrator to join the Oxford Trauma group at the Kadoorie Research Centre, Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences (NDORMS), to be based at John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford.

You will provide professional and proactive administrative support to the Executive Assistant and academic staff in the team to ensure that the research and administrative work within the team is carried out in a timely and efficient manner. You will also provide administrative support for meetings, including the preparation and distribution of agendas and taking, transcription and distribution of minutes as well as follow up action points arising from meetings. You will carry out day-to-day administrative coordination of office duties with minimum supervision, maintain and improve office files/records in accordance with the Data Protection Act and provide line management duties and support to junior staff.

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project administrator

Grade 5: £28,759 - £37,099 p.a.

Closing Date: Tuesday 3rd October, 12 noon

We have an exciting opportunity for two Project Administrators to join the Oxford Trauma group at the Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences, to be based at the Kadoorie Critical Care Centre, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford.

As a Project Administrator, you will carry out day-to-day administrative coordination of project(s) with minimum supervision, reporting problems immediately, and providing updates to the Trial Manager. You will work within the Oxford Clinical Trials Research Unit (OCTRU) Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). You will be responsible for monitoring of your own project and related junior staff to ensure quality assurance compliance and you will provide administrative support for meetings and support to the Trial Manager in the development of case report forms and documents.

You must be educated to A-Level standard (or possess equivalent administrative qualifications/experience). You will have excellent IT literacy, including a strong working knowledge of Word and Excel, with the ability to create and use spreadsheet applications. Evidence of following and working to detailed written instructions associated with quality control or compliance, and ability to maintain clear and accurate records and demonstrable knowledge of data management, research quality management and monitoring activities are essential. Understanding of clinical governance, familiarity with IRAS and experience of working within a registered clinical trials unit would be desirable.

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CLINICAL TRIALS ASSISTANT

Grade 4: £25,138 - £28,759 p.a

Closing Date: Wednesday 11th October, 12 noon

We have an exciting opportunity for Clinical Trials Assistant to join the Surgical Intervention Trials Unit (SITU) within Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences (NDORMS) based at the Botnar Research Centre, Oxford. As a Clinical Trials Assistant within SITU, you will be assisting the trial managers of the group in the successful delivery of research projects. You will provide a comprehensive and efficient administration and support service for the Trials Group for several trials in the SITU portfolio of trials.

Successful research involves collaboration with hospitals around the UK, and you will liaise with a variety of staff both within the trials group and nationally. You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team supporting studies through the various phases (set up, recruitment, data collection, monitoring, follow up, close out). While undertaking this role you will be exposed to all aspects of trial management (e.g. financial budgeting, contracting) which are undertaken through the phases of a project, providing a great opportunity to develop an understanding and skills in this area.

You will be educated to A-Level or equivalent secretarial/administrative qualifications or relevant experience and have experience of using administrative skills in office environment. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills as well as proficiency in spoken/written English, and a high level of computer literacy, particularly Microsoft Office Excel and Word is essential. Familiarity with ethics and Research and Development (Research Governance) documentation and of working within an academic research environment would be desirable.

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clinical trial coordinator

Grade 6: £32,332-£38,205 p.a.

Closing Date: Wednesday 11th October, 12 noon

This role will contribute to the successful running of the growing portfolio of trials managed by the Experimental Medicine and Rheumatology (EMR) trials group within Oxford Clinical Trials Research Unit (OCTRU), based in the Botnar Research Centre, Headington, Oxford.

Under the guidance of senior staff and/or trial manager , you will take responsibility for the coordination of areas of trial management such as site set up, site management, data management and site closure activities and will be the key point of contact for participating sites for these activities. You will also provide support by undertaking tasks such as central monitoring; drafting and submitting amendments; databases testing and management of user accounts. You will be expected to work independently with minimal supervision across a number of trials within the group and to provide cover for periods of absence of Trial Manager(s). You may line manage and/or provide training for junior trial staff.

You will be educated to at least A-Level standard or hold equivalent qualifications/experience and have previous experience in trial coordination, administration or support role. You will have knowledge of UK clinical research structures, regulatory and ethical systems, and experience of working to a high standard of Good Clinical Practice. Effective organisational skills including the ability to prioritise workload, be adaptable to changing priorities, a critical and intelligent attention to detail and high standards of accuracy is also essential. Experience of data management relating to research participants is desirable.

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clinical trial manager (2 posts)

Grade 7: £36,024-£44,263 p.a

Closing Date: Wednesday 18th October, 12 noon

We have an exciting opportunity for Clinical Trials Manager to join the Surgical Intervention Trials Unit (SITU) within Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences (NDORMS) based at the Botnar Research Centre, Oxford.

As a Clinical Trial Manager you will be responsible for at least one main trial or study, coordinating activities to ensure on-time, on–target delivery of each in compliance with applicable policies and legislation. You will also coordinate the implementation and running of the clinical trial across participating hospital sites in the UK, ensuring timely data collection, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) compliance and undertaking regular monitoring site-visits. You will also facilitate meetings of trial committees and be responsible for ensuring relevant and timely updates for project stakeholders. You will ensure the studies comply with CTU Standard Operating Procedures.

You will hold a Degree in a biomedical or associated subject, or other relevant qualification, or proven experience in clinical research. Understanding of clinical research methodology, good clinical practice and the research governance framework together with experience and understanding of techniques for the management of medical research information are essential.

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