Location: Children’s Research Team, Neonatal Unit & Children’s Hospital, John Radcliffe Hospital, Headley Way, Oxford
About the role
We have an exciting opportunity to join the Children's Research Team in the Department of Paediatrics as our Clinical Trials Assistant. We are looking for someone with excellent organisational, administrative and communication skills who can work flexibly to support our research team in the Neonatal Unit.
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.
This position is offered on a art time basis (22 hours per week) on a fixed-term maternity cover contract initially for 6 months.
About the department
The Department of Paediatrics is committed to equality and valuing diversity. The Department of Paediatrics has been honoured with the Athena Swan Gold award, a national gender equality charter, recognising the Department's innovative policies and practices. We are committed to the professional development of our staff by providing up to ten paid days annually for skill enhancement and allowing applications for additional training funding. By joining us, you will have the opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking department.
We welcome new staff with ideas who are willing to shape the future of the department that thinks about its staff and wellbeing. In addition to the University of Oxford healthcare and 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
You will have:
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent IT and administrative skills.
- Meticulous attention to detail.
- The ability to work independently and use initiative.
- Experience of managing competing priorities and deadlines.
- The ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
Experience in clinical research, healthcare administration or a university environment would be advantageous but is not essential.
Application Process
You will be required to upload a CV and Supporting Statement as part of your online application. Your application will not be processed if you do not include both documents.
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 Rebecca Beckley, the Project Manager, using the contact details below.
Only online applications received before 12.00 midday on 20 November 2026 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.
Contact Person: Rebecca Beckley
Closing Date & Time: 20-Nov-2026 12:00
Pay Scale: STANDARD GRADE 4
Contact Email: rebecca.beckley@paediatrics.ox.ac.uk
Salary (£): 28,971- 32,716 per annum, pro rata for part-time appointments
