Play and Admin Assistant (MAMA)

**About the role**



We have an exciting opportunity to join the Oxford Vaccine Group in the
Department of Paediatrics as our Play and Admin Assistant





Visits will take place across the UK (expected to be England and Wales
primarily), in family homes. Use of own car is a necessity. The post is 0.5
full-time equivalent and requires flexibility in working days and hours to
maximise sample collection. The post is funded until March 2029.





It may be possible to increase the post to full-time, please mention this in
your cover letter if you would like this possibility.





You will be working in a growing department within the Medical Sciences
Division. 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.





**About the department**



The Department of Paediatrics holds the Athena Swan Gold award (a national
gender equality charter) acknowledging the innovative policies and practices
developed across the department.





We encourage staff to develop their skills by offering all staff ten paid days
of professional development each year and have a policy where staff can apply
to receive funding for further training courses to support their professional
development. For staff on work visas, we also offer financial assistance
towards visa renewal fees.





Please visit our website to find out more about the Department.





**About you**



You should have experience working with babies and/or children and be
experienced in assisting with blood taking or willing to train. You should
have knowledge of office software such as Excel and Word and experience with
data entry.





**Application Process**



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 Hannah Robinson, the
Clinical Operations Director, using the contact details below.





**Only online applications received before 12.00 midday on 13th November 2024
will be considered. Interviews will be held as soon as possible thereafter.
This is a readvertisement previous applicants need not reapply.**





The Department of Paediatrics offers an Interview Expense Reimbursement Policy
in its efforts towards equality, diversity and inclusion. Should you be
invited to interview, we will share further information about the policy at
that stage.