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_________________________________________________________________________ Job description and selection criteria Job title Clinical Research Practitioner Division Medical Sciences Department Paediatrics Location Department of Paediatrics, Oxford Vaccine Group, CCVTM, Churchill Hospital, Oxford Grade and salary Grade 5: £28,759 - £33,966 per annum (with a discretionary range to £37,099 per annum) Hours Full time (36.5 hours) Contract type Fixed-term for one year Reporting to Clinical Delivery Lead Vacancy reference 169527 The role The Research Practitioner will provide administrative support, phlebotomy, sample collection and processing for individuals participating in paediatric and adult trials being run by OVG under the direction of a clinical research fellow or research nurse. Duties will include regular communication with trial participants, conducting scheduled visits at weekends and outside of normal working hours in the clinic, home or emergency department setting. Responsibilities Research • • • • • • To assist members of the research team in conducting research studies according to ICH GCP To develop a working knowledge and understanding of the practical aspects of the research study Obtain samples, including venous/capillary blood, as study requires. Willing to undertake training and competency assessment in venepuncture techniques To adhere to the appropriate study protocol and complete study documentation as required Ensure good communication with all members of the research team and accurate documentation Adhere to University and local policies and SOP’s Professional • • • • • • • • To adhere to the local Standard Operating Procedures for the conduct of all studies To conduct clinical research according to Good Clinical Practice (EU Directives 2001/20/EC, 2005/28/EC) To work in accordance with the DoH Research Governance Framework for Health and Social Care, 2nd edition: April 2005 in the conduct of research To raise any ethical concerns/issues within weekly group meetings or sooner if necessary with subsequent referral to clinical ethicist if appropriate To maintain confidentiality of study participants To respect requirements for confidentiality with regard to commercial studies To ensure compliance with data protection laws To identify personal development needs and utilise all reasonable opportunities to maintain and develop personal and professional knowledge and skills Department of Paediatrics, Research Practitioner, Job Description 2 Selection criteria Essential 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. ICH – GCP training Experience of venepuncture Experience of or willingness to work with children and adults as required Good communication skills Good attention to detail Ability to act on own initiative, but also as part of a team Friendly and amenable . Pre-employment screening Standard checks If you are offered the post, the offer will be subject to standard pre-employment checks. You will be asked to provide: proof of your right-to-work in the UK; proof of your identity; and (if we haven’t done so already) we will contact the referees you have nominated. . If you have previously worked for the University we will also verify key information such as your dates of employment and reason for leaving your previous role with the department/unit where you worked. You will also be asked to complete a health declaration so that you can tell us about any health conditions or disabilities for which you may need us to make appropriate adjustments. Please read the candidate notes on the University’s pre-employment screening procedures at: https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/pre-employment-checks Hazard-specific / Safety-critical duties This job includes hazards or safety-critical activities. If you are offered the post, you will be asked to complete a health questionnaire which will be assessed by our Occupational Health Service, and the offer of employment will be subject a successful outcome of this assessment. The hazards or safety-critical duties involved are as follows: • Working with infectious pathogens (hazard group 2/3) - Hazard Group 3 pathogens • Working with blood, human products and human tissues • Work in clinical areas with direct contact with patients (NOT administrative roles) • Work with any substance which has any of the following pictograms on their MSDS: Additional security pre-employment checks This job includes duties that will require additional security pre-employment checks: Department of Paediatrics, Research Practitioner, Job Description 3 • This role requires a research passport. The department will support the successful candidate in obtaining this where required and appropriate. • A satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check due to regulated activity involving children and regulated activity involving ‘at risk’ adults • University security screening (e.g. identity checks) About the University of Oxford Welcome to the University of Oxford. We aim to lead the world in research and education for the benefit of society both in the UK and globally. Oxford’s researchers engage with academic, commercial and cultural partners across the world to stimulate high-quality research and enable innovation through a broad range of social, policy and economic impacts. We believe our strengths lie both in empowering individuals and teams to address fundamental questions of global significance, while providing all our staff with a welcoming and inclusive workplace that enables everyone to develop and do their best work. Recognising that diversity is our strength, vital for innovation and creativity, we aspire to build a truly diverse community which values and respects every individual’s unique contribution. While we have long traditions of scholarship, we are also forward-looking, creative and cuttingedge. Oxford is one of Europe's most entrepreneurial universities and we rank first in the UK for university spin-outs, and in recent years we have spun out 15-20 new companies every year. We are also recognised as leaders in support for social enterprise. Join us and you will find a unique, democratic and international community, a great range of staff benefits and access to a vibrant array of cultural activities in the beautiful city of Oxford. For more information, please visit www.ox.ac.uk/about/organisation. Oxford Vaccine Group The Oxford Vaccine Group (OVG) is led by Andrew J Pollard, Professor of Paediatric Infection and Immunity. Staff re based within a purpose built centre on the Churchill Hospital site and form part of the Centre for Clinical Vaccinology and Tropical Medicine (CCVTM). The aim of OVG is to co-ordinate expertise in the study of microbial diseases and the immune response to microbes, in order to facilitate research on the development and implementation of vaccines. This may include new, improved or combined vaccines for the adult and paediatric population. Core group members include two Consultants in Vaccinology, a Director of Clinical Trials, a Senior Clinical Trials Manager, adult and paediatric clinical research fellows, adult and paediatric research nurses, project managers, QA manager, IT manager, and an administration team. The Infection and Immunity Laboratory includes post doctorate scientists, research assistants and DPhil students. Wider group members include professionals from a range of specialities including immunologists, microbiologists, statisticians, a community paediatrician, the local Health Protection team and a bioethicist. Recent studies carried out by the group include: • Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine studies in the elderly Department of Paediatrics, Research Practitioner, Job Description 4 • • • • • Polysaccharide and conjugate quadrivalent meningococcal vaccine studies in adults H1N1 vaccine studies in children Pneumococcal nasopharyngeal carriage epidemiology Meningococcal B vaccine development Development of a typhoid challenge model More information about OVG may be found at the website: http://www.ovg.ox.ac.uk Department of Paediatrics The Department of Paediatrics is a world leader in child health research and hosts internationally renowned research programmes in drug development, gastroenterology, haematology, HIV, immunology, neuroimaging, neuromuscular diseases and vaccinology. Our work spans from early proof-of concept fundamental science, all the way up to its application in clinical settings. We continue to shape the landscape of medical science through positively impacting the lives of millions of children from our global research programmes, academic resources, and commitment to success. Our broad research base positions the department in a pivotal role and subsequently a world leader in child health. With research facilitates in the UK and abroad, we work on a global scale, building a paediatric network in the medical science community. We are committed to inform and inspire external audiences worldwide through our public engagement and outreach activities. In 2021, we successfully administered a grant value of £130,895,28 obtained through 168 projects. Our strong relationship with funding bodies have also been a contributor to the successes and milestones in children’s health research. With strong support from the Wellcome Trust, NIH, Cancer Research UK, UKRI, MDUK, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Academy of Medical Sciences and the NIHR, we have employed 360+ staff, researchers, and students. These figures continue to grow as we expand our activities to overcome the multitude of challenges within children’s research health. For more information please visit: http://www.paediatrics.ox.ac.uk/ The Department of Paediatrics holds a silver Athena Swan award to recognise advancement of gender equality: representation, progression and success for all. Medical Sciences Division We are an internationally recognized centre of excellence for biomedical and clinical research and teaching, and the largest academic division in the University of Oxford. World-leading programmes, housed in state-of-the-art facilities, cover the full range of scientific endeavour from the molecule to the population. With our NHS partners we also foster the highest possible standards in patient care. For more information please visit: http://www.medsci.ox.ac.uk/ Department of Paediatrics, Research Practitioner, Job Description 5 How to apply Applications are made through our e-recruitment system and you will find all the information you need about how to apply on our Jobs website https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/how-to-apply. Your application will be judged solely on the basis of how you demonstrate that you meet the selection criteria stated in the job description. As part of your application you will be asked to provide details of two referees and indicate whether we can contact them now. You will be asked to upload a CV and a supporting statement. The supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience. This may include experience gained in employment, education, or during career breaks (such as time out to care for dependants) Please upload all documents as PDF files with your name and the document type in the filename. All applications must be received by midday UK time on the closing date stated in the online advertisement. Information for priority candidates A priority candidate is a University employee who is seeking redeployment because they have been advised that they are at risk of redundancy, or on grounds of ill-health/disability. Priority candidates are issued with a redeployment letter by their employing department(s). If you are a priority candidate, please ensure that you attach your redeployment letter to your application (or email it to the contact address on the advert and recruitment@paediatrics.ox.ac.uk if the application form used for the vacancy does not allow attachments). If you need help Application FAQs, including technical troubleshooting https://staff.web.ox.ac.uk/recruitment-support-faqs advice is available at: Non-technical questions about this job should be addressed to the recruiting department directly at recruitment@paediatrics.ox.ac.uk or using the contact details in the online advertisement. To return to the online application at any stage, please go to: www.recruit.ox.ac.uk. Please note that you will receive an automated email from our e-recruitment system to confirm receipt of your application. Please check your spam/junk mail if you do not receive this email. 6 Important information for candidates Data Privacy Please note that any personal data submitted to the University as part of the job application process will be processed in accordance with the GDPR and related UK data protection legislation. For further information, please see the University’s Privacy Notice for Job Applicants at: https://compliance.admin.ox.ac.uk/job-applicant-privacy-policy. The University’s Policy on Data Protection is available at: https://compliance.admin.ox.ac.uk/data-protection-policy. The University’s policy on retirement The University operates an Employer Justified Retirement Age (EJRA) for very senior research posts at grade RSIV/D35 and clinical equivalents E62 and E82 of 30 September before the 70th birthday. The justification for this is explained at: https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/the-ejra. For existing employees on these grades, any employment beyond the retirement age is subject to approval through the procedures: https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/the-ejra. There is no normal or fixed age at which staff in posts at other grades have to retire. Staff at these grades may elect to retire in accordance with the rules of the applicable pension scheme, as may be amended from time to time. Equality of opportunity Entry into employment with the University and progression within employment will be determined only by personal merit and the application of criteria which are related to the duties of each particular post and the relevant salary structure. In all cases, ability to perform the job will be the primary consideration. No applicant or member of staff shall be discriminated against because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. 7 Benefits of working at the University Employee benefits University employees enjoy 38 days’ paid holiday, generous pension schemes, travel discounts, and a variety of professional development opportunities. Our range of other employee benefits and discounts also includes free entry to the Botanic Gardens and University colleges, and discounts at University museums. See https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits University Club and sports facilities Membership of the University Club is free for all University staff. The University Club offers social, sporting, and hospitality facilities. Staff can also use the University Sports Centre on Iffley Road at discounted rates, including a fitness centre, powerlifting room, and swimming pool. See www.club.ox.ac.uk and https://www.sport.ox.ac.uk/. Information for staff new to Oxford If you are relocating to Oxfordshire from overseas or elsewhere in the UK, the University's Welcome Service website includes practical information about settling in the area, including advice on relocation, accommodation, and local schools. See https://welcome.ox.ac.uk/ There is also a visa loan scheme to cover the costs of UK visa applications for staff and their dependents. See https://staffimmigration.admin.ox.ac.uk/visa-loan-scheme Family-friendly benefits With one of the most generous family leave schemes in the Higher Education sector, and a range of flexible working options, Oxford aims to be a family-friendly employer. We also subscribe to the Work+Family Space, a service that provides practical advice and support for employees who have caring responsibilities. The service offers a free telephone advice line, and the ability to book emergency back-up care for children, adult dependents and elderly relatives. See https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/my-family-care Childcare The University has excellent childcare services, including five University nurseries as well as Universitysupported places at many other private nurseries. For full details, including how to apply and the costs, see https://childcare.admin.ox.ac.uk/ Disabled staff We are committed to supporting members of staff with disabilities or long-term health conditions. For further details, including information about how to make contact, in confidence, with the University’s Staff Disability Advisor, see https://edu.admin.ox.ac.uk/disability-support Staff networks The University has a number of staff networks including the Oxford Research Staff Society, BME staff network, LGBT+ staff network and a disabled staff network. You can find more information at https://edu.admin.ox.ac.uk/networks The University of Oxford Newcomers' Club The University of Oxford Newcomers' Club is an organisation run by volunteers that aims to assist the partners of new staff settle into Oxford, and provides them with an opportunity to meet people and make connections in the local area. See www.newcomers.ox.ac.uk. Oxford Research Staff Society (OxRSS) A society run by and for Oxford University research staff. It offers researchers a range of social and professional networking opportunities. Membership is free, and all researchers employed by Oxford University are welcome to join. Subscribe at researchstaff-subscribe@maillist.ox.ac.uk to join the mailing list to find out about upcoming events and other information for researchers, or contact the committee on committee@oxrss.ox.ac.uk. For more information, see www.ox.ac.uk/oxrss, Twitter/ X @ResStaffOxford, and Facebook www.facebook.com/oxrss. 8
The Oxford Vaccine Group (OVG) is based within the Department of Paediatrics at the University of Oxford and carries out research of major national and international importance in the fields of infectious diseases, immunology and vaccines. We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic candidate to join our growing team and take part in the wide range of ongoing paediatric and adult research activity primarily based in the UK. The Clinical Research Practitioner will work on vaccine and vaccine-related studies, providing administrative support, phlebotomy, sample collection and processing for individuals participating in paediatric and adult trials being run by OVG under the direction of a clinical research fellow or research nurse. Duties will include regular communication with trial participants, conducting scheduled visits at weekends and outside of normal working hours in the clinic, home or emergency department setting. This position is offered full-time on a fixed term contract initially for one year, with the possibility to extend provided further external funding is available. You will be required to upload a CV and Supporting Statement as part of your online application. The Supporting Statement should include a cover letter and should also clearly describe how you meet each of the selection criteria listed in the job description. Click here for information and advice on writing an effective Supporting Statement. To discuss the post in more detail please contact Rachel White, the Senior Research Nurse, using the contact details below. Only online applications received before 12.00 midday on Monday 8 January 2024 will be considered. Interviews are expected to take place on 23 January 2024.
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