We are looking for an Assistant Research Practitioner to join our team at the Oxford Respiratory Trials Unit (ORTU). The post holder will be a key member of the research delivery team providing research support and its associated clinical care for participants and patients enrolling in a variety of research studies and projects.

 

They will ensure data collection is to its highest standards, facilitating the production of good quality research with a commitment to the patient’s safety and wellbeing.

 

You will be expected to participate fully in your personal and professional development and review progress in order to achieve the knowledge and skills as identified in the competency framework and competencies outlined for this post.

 

You will be based at the Oxford Respiratory Trials Unit (ORTU), Churchill Hospital site OX3 7LE.

 

 

Applicants should have good IT skills with a demonstrable ability to utilise standard programmes such as Excel and Word and the aptitude to learn to use bespoke study databases for data entry.

 

You will also need to demonstrate that you have:

 

•  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

•  Excellent organisational skills.

•  An ability to work accurately to procedures and protocols.

•  An ability to pay attention to detail and keep comprehensive records.

•  An ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

•  Willingness to develop and undertake job related training.

 

Having knowledge and experience of providing clinical care to patients with respiratory disorders and/or clinical research experience would both be desirable attributes for this post.

 

 

 

The Oxford Respiratory Trials Unit (ORTU) is a Clinical Trials Unit which specialises in the design, delivery and administration of trials across the scope of Respiratory Medicine.

We run national and international trials related to our own academic areas, as well as supporting trials led by other teams. Our scope of work includes clinical trials at all phases, including translational studies, phase II discovery studies and multicentre definitive randomised trials.

 

 

 

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

• Cycle loan scheme

• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans

• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs

 

See  https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits for more information.

 

 

 

“Committed to equality and valuing diversity”

 

The post is full time (part time 0.8FTE may be considered) and fixed-term for 12 months in the first instance.

 

Hybrid working will be considered.

 

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. You will be required to upload a supporting statement and CV 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 more information and advice on how to write an effective supporting statement.

 

Only applications received before 12:00 midday on 19/06/2024 will be considered.

 

Interviews are due to take place on 02/07/2024.

 

If you are interested in this opportunity or would like to arrange an informal visit to the unit, please get in touch with our Head of Operations, Melissa Dobson via melissa.dobson@ndm.ox.ac.uk