Clinical Trial Assistant

University of Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious UK university is seeking a Clinical Trial Assistant for its Early Phase Clinical Trials Unit in Oxford. The successful candidate will assist in specialised clinical data management, complete case report forms, and provide administrative support. Essential qualifications include GCSE level education and advanced IT skills. This full-time role offers a fixed term of two years and an opportunity to work closely with clinical staff in an impactful research environment.

Benefits

Excellent contributory pension scheme

38 days annual leave

Comprehensive childcare services

Family leave schemes

Cycle loan scheme

Discounted bus travel

Membership to various clubs

Qualifications

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills required.
• Highly organised and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Assist in completion of case report forms (CRFs) for medical research data.
• Resolve data queries with clinical staff.
• Provide administrative support to the research nursing team.

Skills

Advanced Office and IT skills

Strong written and verbal English communication

Ability to work as part of a team

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Education

GCSE level or equivalent

Job description

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Trial Assistant to join the Early Phase Clinical Trials Unit (EPCTU) Oxford Cancer within the Cancer and Haematology Centre at the Churchill Hospital in Oxford. The unit recruits approximately 150 patients each year onto Early Phase (phase I/II) oncology and haematology trials. This post is suited to someone wishing to embark on a career path focused on clinical trials. You will assist in specialised clinical data management within the unit's Data Management Team. The primary responsibility is completion of case report forms (CRFs) to record medical research data. You will be required to work closely with the unit's clinical staff to resolve subsequent data queries. You will also be responsible for organising and hosting monitoring visits required by trial sponsors. In addition, you will provide some administrative support to the research nursing team.

The post is based in the Early Phase Clinical Trial Unit Oxford Cancer, Churchill Hospital, Oxford, OX3 7LE and is offered on a full-time basis, fixed term for two years. You will be required to apply for and obtain an NHS Honorary Contract to undertake this role.

Responsibilities

You will be educated to GCSE level or equivalent and have advanced Office and IT skills for document management, information processing and communication. You will be a good team player but equally capable of working well on your own initiative, together with sound communication (written and verbal English) skills. You will be organised and methodical, able to prioritise and work well under pressure, with a positive approach. You will have the ability to exercise discretion and handle confidential information appropriately, applying accuracy and attention to detail in all aspects of your work. Experience of working in a regulatory environment would be advantageous.

Qualifications

Essential: GCSE level or equivalent; advanced Office and IT skills. Strong written and verbal English communication. Ability to work as part of a team and independently; highly organised and detail oriented. Desirable: experience working in a regulatory environment.

Benefits

• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata for part time)
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle loan scheme
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs