Clinical Trials Receptionist and Administrator

**About the role**



We have an exciting opportunity to join the Oxford Vaccine Group in the
Department of Paediatrics as our Clinical Trials Receptionist and
Administrator.





You will be responsible for providing a reception service and dealing with
queries from members of the public, study participants, colleagues and team
managers. Clerical duties include booking and rearranging appointments,
maintaining visit calendars, data entry, minute taking, preparing paperwork on
behalf of colleagues, management of post/deliveries and general office
administration





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. The Oxford Vaccine Group (OVG) is a
leading clinical research group based at the Centre for Clinical Vaccinology &
Tropical Medicine at the Churchill Hospital, led by Professor Sir Andrew
Pollard. OVG is part of the Department of Paediatrics and conduct studies into
new and improved vaccines for adults and children.





This position is offered full-time on a fixed-term contract initially for 12
months with the possibility to extend provided further external funding is
available.





Please note, whilst we endeavor to support flexible working, this is an in-
office role due to the requirements of the post





**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.





In addition to the University of Oxford wellbeing resources, the Department of
Paediatrics sponsors weekly exercise classes such as yoga and bootcamp
sessions as well as a choir. For staff on work visas, we also offer financial
assistance towards visa renewal fees. These activities are designed to promote
physical and mental wellbeing among staff members.





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





**About you**



The post holder must use their initiative, be trustworthy, efficient and
dependable and enjoy working as part of a team. Excellent communication and
organisational skills are essential. There is great opportunity in this post
to develop the skills necessary to develop a career in clinical trial
administration.





**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 Jack Howes, the Clinical
Trial Coordinator, using the contact details below.





**Only online applications received before 12.00 midday on 7th March will be
considered. Interviews will be held as soon as possible thereafter.**





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.