Clinical Research Practitioner

About the Role

We require a Clinical Research Practitioner (CRP) to conduct study participant recruitment and follow up, sample collection and sample processing across our portfolio of work in Prof. Jack Satsangi’s Gastroenterology studies, looking at achieving personalised care in individuals who are starting on advanced therapies for Crohn’s Disease (CD) and Ulcerative Colitis (UC).

The Clinical Trials Facility (CTF) at the Translational Gastroenterology Unit (TGU) in Oxford accommodates a large portfolio of trials, both commercial and academic. These include studies of vaccines, diagnostics, biomarkers, genetics and new clinical interventions in a range of diseases of the gut and liver. The CTF is located on Level 5 at the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford.

These national and international trials are run and delivered by a growing team of research nurses, research practitioners, biobankers and administrators with fantastic support from our consultants, junior doctors and scientists. The work is carried out with a drive to continually improve quality of care and clinical outcomes for patients.

About You

You will demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with a wide range of internal/external contacts regularly and willing to work directly with patients. We are looking for someone enthusiastic who is able to work autonomously whilst still being a team player.

A degree in a relevant subject (e.g.: Biological Sciences) and previous clinical research experience are essential. Previous experience of working in a laboratory team, using databases and consenting patients to research are desirable.

As a facility we look to support our staff in their continued professional development and we would be very keen to support the appointee with further educational opportunities while in post. If you are interested in this opportunity please get in touch with our Gastroenterology Research Manager, Beatriz Camesella Perez to find out more ([email protected]).

About the Nuffield Department of Clinical Medicine

The Nuffield Department of Clinical Medicine (NDM) is one of the largest departments of the University of Oxford and is part of the Medical Sciences Division, with responsibility for a significant part of the teaching of clinical students within the Medical School.

Benefits of working

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

Application Process

The post is full time (part-time flexible working at 30 hours per week will be considered) and fixed-term for 1 year in the first instance.

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.

Only applications received before 12:00 midday on 03/04/2024 will be considered.