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All vacancies within Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences
There are currently 8 vacancies within Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences:
| Title | Closes | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Developer | May 8, 2024, noon | Standard Grade 7: 36,024 - 44,263, with a discretionary range to 48,350 |
| Product Manager | May 8, 2024, noon | Standard Grade 8: £45,585 - £54,395 |
| Senior Developer | May 8, 2024, noon | Standard Grade 8: 45,585 - 54,395, with a discretionary range to 59,421. A market supplement may be payable up to a total maximum salary of £64,421 per annum |
| Staff Developer | May 8, 2024, noon | Standard Grade 9: 52,815 - 61,198, with a discretionary range to 66,857 per annum. A market supplement may be payable up to a total of £81,857 per annum |
| Tech Lead | May 8, 2024, noon | Standard Grade 9: 52,815 - 61,198, with a discretionary range to 66,857 per annum. A market supplement may be payable up to a total maximum salary of £81,857 |
| Finance Administrator | May 14, 2024, noon | Standard Grade 5: £28,759 - £33,966 |
| Research Software Advocate | May 14, 2024, noon | Standard Grade 8: 45,585 - 54,395 with a discretionary range to £59,421 per annum (pro-rata). A market supplement may be payable up to a total maximum salary of £69,421 |
| Research Assistant | May 22, 2024, noon | Standard Grade 6: £32,332 - £38,205 |
Junior Developer
Closes: May 8, 2024, noon; salary: Standard Grade 7: 36,024 - 44,263, with a discretionary range to 48,350
<div> <p></p><div>Applications are invited for a Junior Developer in the Software Engineering group at the Bennett Institute.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>We are seeking an early-career software developer with an interest in all parts of software development, especially web applications. The role is suitable for candidates with a primary interest in either frontend or backend development. Your role will revolve around implementing and maintaining essential features, data structures and protocols that power the OpenSAFELY platform. You will work with the rest of your team to build the software system and improve user experience by writing documentation and tooling.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will be formally based in the Radcliffe Primary Care Building, Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6GG as your normal place of work,  but you will be able to agree a pattern of regular remote working with your line manager.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The position is funded until 31 October 2026 in the first instance.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>For further information or discuss the post please contact Ben Butler-Cole (<a rel="nofollow" href="mailto:benjamin.butler-cole@phc.ox.ac.uk">benjamin.butler-cole@phc.ox.ac.uk</a>).</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>“Committed to equality and valuing diversity”</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>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 <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/cv-and-supporting-statement">here</a> for information and advice on writing an effective Supporting Statement.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The closing date for applications is 12:00 <strong>noon on 8 May 2024.</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Interviews are expected to be held during the weeks commencing 3 June and 10 June.</div><br> <div> </div> </div>Product Manager
Closes: May 8, 2024, noon; salary: Standard Grade 8: £45,585 - £54,395
<div> <p></p><div>Applications are invited for a Product Manager at the Bennett Institute, to work closely with the Lead Product Manager, embedded within the Software Engineering group. Your role is to apply product management techniques and to contribute to the development of our product management discipline within the team. You will engage with users and stakeholders, assist in defining the product vision, and identify key outcomes that will steer us towards that vision. Working closely with software engineers, you will lead discovery efforts to identify opportunities and experiment with different ways to improve those key outcomes, and support the team in delivering solutions. You will collaborate with technical team leads to ensure work is prioritised and aligned with the product vision.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will be formally based in the Radcliffe Primary Care Building, Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6GG as your normal place of work, but you will be able to agree a pattern of regular remote working with your line manager.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The position is funded until 31 October 2026 in the first instance.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>For further information or discuss the post please contact Catherine Stables (<a rel="nofollow" href="mailto:catherine.stables@phc.ox.ac.uk">catherine.stables@phc.ox.ac.uk</a>).</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>“Committed to equality and valuing diversity”</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>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 <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/cv-and-supporting-statement">here</a> for information and advice on writing an effective Supporting Statement.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The closing date for applications is 12:00 <strong>noon on 8 May 2024.</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Interviews are expected to be held during the weeks commencing 3 June and 10 June.</div> </div>Senior Developer
Closes: May 8, 2024, noon; salary: Standard Grade 8: 45,585 - 54,395, with a discretionary range to 59,421. A market supplement may be payable up to a total maximum salary of £64,421 per annum
<div> <p></p><div>Applications are invited for two Senior Developers in the Software Engineering group at the Bennett Institute. </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>We are seeking experienced software developers with an interest in web application development or infrastructure engineering. Your role will revolve around designing, implementing and maintaining essential features, data structures and protocols that power the OpenSAFELY platform. You will work with the rest of your team to build the software system and improve user experience by writing documentation and tooling. </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will be formally based in the Radcliffe Primary Care Building, Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6GG as your normal place of work, but you will be able to agree a pattern of regular remote working with your line manager.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The first post is funded by the NHS England Bennett Institute Collaboration until 31 October 2026 in the first instance. </div><br> <div>The second post is funded by the Primary Care and Medicines Analytical Unit until 30 November 2026 in the first instance</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>For further information or discuss the post please contact Ben Butler-Cole ( <a rel="nofollow" href="mailto:benjamin.butler-cole@phc.ox.ac.uk">benjamin.butler-cole@phc.ox.ac.uk</a>). </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>“Committed to equality and valuing diversity”</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>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  <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/cv-and-supporting-statement">here</a> for information and advice on writing an effective Supporting Statement. </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The closing date for applications is 12:00 <strong>noon on 8 May 2024. </strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Interviews are expected to be held during week commencing 3 June and 10 June 2024.</div> </div>Staff Developer
Closes: May 8, 2024, noon; salary: Standard Grade 9: 52,815 - 61,198, with a discretionary range to 66,857 per annum. A market supplement may be payable up to a total of £81,857 per annum
<div> <p></p><div> </div><br> <div>Applications are invited for a Staff Developer in the Software Engineering group at the Bennett Institute. </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>We are seeking a very experienced software developer to contribute to the technical direction of our OpenSAFELY platform. This role blends hands-on software development with collaborative decision-making. Your responsibilities will include platform design, aligning technical strategies across projects, and implementing practical solutions that meet our organisation's evolving needs. </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>In this collaborative environment, you'll be one of the key contributors to the architecture and development of components within the OpenSAFELY platform. You will also play a crucial role in mentoring, providing technical guidance and training to team members across disciplines. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys being deeply involved in coding while also sharing their knowledge and expertise to support a vibrant and supportive team culture. </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will be formally based in the Radcliffe Primary Care Building, Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6GG as your normal place of work, but you will be able to agree a pattern of regular remote working with your line manager.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The position is funded until 31 October 2026 in the first instance.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>For further information or discuss the post please contact Ben Butler-Cole (<a rel="nofollow" href="mailto:benjamin.butler-cole@phc.ox.ac.uk">benjamin.butler-cole@phc.ox.ac.uk</a>). </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>“Committed to equality and valuing diversity”</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>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  <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/cv-and-supporting-statement">here</a> for information and advice on writing an effective Supporting Statement. </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The closing date for applications is 12:00 <strong>noon on 8 May 2024</strong></div><br> <div>Interviews are expected to be held during the weeks commencing 3 June and 10 June 2024.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div> </div> </div>Tech Lead
Closes: May 8, 2024, noon; salary: Standard Grade 9: 52,815 - 61,198, with a discretionary range to 66,857 per annum. A market supplement may be payable up to a total maximum salary of £81,857
<div> <p></p><div>Applications are invited for a Tech Lead in the Software Engineering group at the Bennett Institute.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>We are seeking an experienced software developer to play a lead role in the development of the OpenSAFELY platform, and the fast-growing engineering team. This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys technical leadership and running small teams, but also wishes to maintain an element of front-line, hands-on engineering.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>In collaboration with the existing leadership team, you will provide line management, training, technical advice, mentorship and coaching to your colleagues. You’ll co-own the architectural direction of the platform, and provide guidance to build the best possible products.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>We anticipate the role being approximately 80% leadership work, and 20% hands-on engineering.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will be formally based in the Radcliffe Primary Care Building, Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6GG as your normal place of work, but you will be able to agree a pattern of regular remote working with your line manager.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The position is funded until 31 October 2026 in the first instance.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>For further information or discuss the post please contact Ben Butler-Cole (<a rel="nofollow" href="mailto:benjamin.butler-cole@phc.ox.ac.uk">benjamin.butler-cole@phc.ox.ac.uk</a>).</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>“Committed to equality and valuing diversity”</div><br> <div> <br> <br> </div><br> <div>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 <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/cv-and-supporting-statement">here</a> for information and advice on writing an effective Supporting Statement.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The closing date for applications is 12:00 <strong>noon on 8 May 2024</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Interviews are expected to be held during the weeks commencing 3 June and 10 June.</div><br> <div> <br> <br> </div> </div>Finance Administrator
Closes: May 14, 2024, noon; salary: Standard Grade 5: £28,759 - £33,966
<div> <p></p><div>The Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences (NDPCHS) is looking for a professional, friendly and customer-focused individual to join our busy departmental finance team that supports our world leading researchers and students.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The Finance Administrator plays a key role processing a range of financial transactions relating to purchasing, accounts payable, accounts receivable and expense claims accurately and in a timely manner. Working closely with the other members of the finance team, you will promote and maintain a customer-focused, high-quality service, and ensure all financial transactions are processed and recorded accurately and in line with university financial controls. It is important that you are able to work well with others and communicate effectively with a wide range of people. In addition, you will need to possess initiative, the ability to work to deadlines and to maintain a high level of attention to detail given the duties involved.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>NDPCHS is committed to the continuing professional development of its professional services staff, and in-house and on-the-job training will be provided as appropriate. Staff are encouraged to explore the University’s Work Learn Develop programme of funded professional training and development opportunities for university staff and this role also provides an excellent opportunity for a suitable individual to pursue a finance qualification while working for NDPCHS.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>Why Choose Us</strong></div><br> <div>At the University of Oxford, we prioritise our employees' well-being. We offer a range of benefits, including:</div><br> <ul><br> <li>30 days of annual leave (plus the 8 public holidays)</li><br> <li>You will be based in a <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.accessguide.ox.ac.uk/radcliffe-primary-care">beautiful modern building</a> just 15 minutes’ walk from the train station, bus stops and city centre</li><br> <li>3 days onsite working is required with this role with a flexible approach to hybrid working</li><br> <li>Extensive personal and professional development plans and opportunities to foster growth</li><br> <li>Career development and mentoring</li><br> <li>Our department is warm, welcoming and <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.phc.ox.ac.uk/about/our_values">friendly</a> and you will be part of a team of other professional support colleagues</li><br> <li>A comprehensive range of childcare services to support working parents</li><br> <li>Very generous maternity, adoption, paternity, and shared parental leave schemes for growing families</li><br> <li>An excellent contributory pension scheme to secure your financial future</li><br> <li>Subsidised membership of the University Sports Centre to promote wellbeing</li><br> <li><a rel="nofollow" href="https://travel.admin.ox.ac.uk/bike/buy">Cycle loan scheme</a> to encourage sustainable commuting</li><br> <li><a rel="nofollow" href="https://travel.admin.ox.ac.uk/bus">Discounted bus travel</a> and Season Ticket travel loans for convenient transportation</li><br> </ul><br> <div>Moreover, the University hosts a wide array of social groups and sports clubs, making your experience here about much more than just work.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>For an informal chat about this position please contact Freya Cooke, <a rel="nofollow" href="mailto:freya.cooke@phc.ox.ac.uk">freya.cooke@phc.ox.ac.uk</a> </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>This post is offered full-time (with part time hours no less than 0.8 FTE considered) and permanent.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will be based in the Radcliffe Primary Care Building, Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, Radcliffe Primary Care Building, Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6GG</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>“Committed to equality and valuing diversity”</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>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 <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/cv-and-supporting-statement">here</a> for information and advice on writing an effective Supporting Statement.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The closing date for applications is <strong>12:00 noon</strong> <strong>on 14 May 2024.</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Interviews are expected to take place shortly thereafter.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Please note: This role will not attract sufficient points to obtain a sponsored skilled worker visa under the points based immigration system, however applications are welcome from candidates who don’t currently have the right to work in the UK, but who would be eligible to obtain a visa via another route.</div> </div>Research Software Advocate
Closes: May 14, 2024, noon; salary: Standard Grade 8: 45,585 - 54,395 with a discretionary range to £59,421 per annum (pro-rata). A market supplement may be payable up to a total maximum salary of £69,421
<div> <p></p><div>Applications are invited for a Research Software Advocate in the Software Engineering group at the Bennett Institute.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>This is our first ever Research Software Advocate at OpenSAFELY, where you will play a central role in bridging our technical team with our researcher community; in a role modelled on developer relations roles elsewhere. Our community is composed of both NHS analysts, and highly-respected epidemiologists from across UK academia. In this role, you will be responsible for growing these relationships, making use of both your technical expertise and your communication skills.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Your role will focus on engaging with the community, understanding their specific needs and challenges. In any given week, you might be organising events, crafting tailored technical content such as tutorials and blog posts, or representing our platform through public speaking engagements.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Hands-on coding will be part of your role, enabling you to deeply understand our platform, and better relate to our users. Your technical insights will be crucial in developing resources that resonate with the community, and that help our support teams work effectively.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>In this position, you will have the unique opportunity to shape the researcher relations strategy and build a strong, engaged community around OpenSAFELY, contributing significantly to the advancement of health research and analytics in the UK and internationally.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will be formally based in the Radcliffe Primary Care Building, Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6GG as your normal place of work, but you may be able to agree a pattern of regular remote working with your line manager.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The position is full time and fixed term until 31 October 2026 in the first instance.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>For further information or discuss the post please contact Ben Butler-Cole (<a rel="nofollow" href="mailto:benjamin.butler-cole@phc.ox.ac.uk">benjamin.butler-cole@phc.ox.ac.uk</a>).</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>“Committed to equality and valuing diversity”</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>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 <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/cv-and-supporting-statement">here</a> for information and advice on writing an effective Supporting Statement.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The closing date for applications is <strong>12:00</strong> <strong>noon on 14 May 2024.</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Interviews are expected to be held during the weeks commencing 3 June and 10 June 2024.</div><br> <div> </div> </div>Research Assistant
Closes: May 22, 2024, noon; salary: Standard Grade 6: £32,332 - £38,205
<div> <p></p><div>Applications are invited for a Research Assistant, to work with a team working with Dr Rachel Pechey on a research programme testing interventions to encourage healthier and more sustainable food purchasing and consumption.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The post is embedded in the thriving  <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.phc.ox.ac.uk/research/research-themes/health-behaviours-theme/health-behaviours">Health Behaviours team</a> in the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences (NDPCHS). The team work on interventions to prevent or treat ill-health by intervening on diet, obesity, and smoking. We have a strong track record of applied research that can benefit patients and lead to changes in the health system.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>NDPCHS research is led by internationally renowned scientists, many of whom are practising GPs and primary care clinicians or public health physicians, together with academics from a range of other disciplines including behavioural and social sciences, and humanities. Our research covers the broad range of issues that you might expect to address in the community, including cardiovascular and metabolic disease, cancer, infectious diseases and childhood illnesses, obesity, poor diet and smoking. We focus on understanding and improving the experiences of patients, rigorously evaluating the effectiveness of treatments and diagnostics, utilising big data, developing digital health interventions and working internationally. We have methodological expertise in clinical trial design and implementation, clinical decision making and diagnostics, epidemiology, medical statistics, behavioural science, modelling, qualitative research and the wider application of social science theory and methods to address practical and theoretical challenges in health and care settings.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The successful applicant will be part of a group working to test the impact of interventions to encourage healthier and more sustainable food purchasing and consumption, conducted in online studies and field trials. The postholder would support colleagues with quantitative data collection, analysis, and write-up, as well as administrative tasks.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will have a relevant master’s degree (or be close to completion), along with some specialist knowledge in nutrition, psychology, epidemiology or behavioural sciences, and strong quantitative skills. You will also need to be able to manage your own research and administrative activities, and have excellent communication and teamwork skills.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will be based in the Radcliffe Primary Care Building or Gibson Building of the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, Radcliffe Primary Care Building, Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6GG as your normal place of work but there may be the opportunity for occasional remote working.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The position is offered full-time (part-time considered with a minimum of 18.75 hours a week – 0.5FTE) and fixed term for two years in the first instance.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>For further information or to discuss the post please contact Rachel Pechey <a rel="nofollow" href="mailto:rachel.pechey@phc.ox.ac.uk">rachel.pechey@phc.ox.ac.uk</a></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>“Committed to equality and valuing diversity”</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>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 <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/cv-and-supporting-statement">here</a> for information and advice on writing an effective Supporting Statement.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The closing date for applications is <strong>12:00</strong> <strong>noon on Wednesday 22 May 2024</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Interviews are expected to take place on Monday 17 June 2024.</div><br> <div> <br> <br> </div> </div>