Research Assistant

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Oxford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Research Assistant to coordinate research studies within the Radiology Research Unit (ORRU). You will liaise with patients, clinicians, and researchers, manage data, and support multiple projects across departments.

Based at the Churchill Hospital, you will work in a busy, multi-disciplinary team, delivering high-quality administrative support and ensuring adherence to governance and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and organisational skills are essential.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Experience in a healthcare or research setting is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate set-up of research studies with imaging component in Radiology.

Skills

Communication

Patient liaison

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Time management

Discretion

Education

GCSE English language

Office software qualification

ICT skills

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

You will coordinate the set-up of all research studies within the Trust with an imaging component that require the services of Radiology. You will be well supported in a friendly team of administrators, practitioners, nurses and clinicians within the Oxford Radiology Research Unit., This post is part of the Oxford Radiology Research Unit (ORRU) at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The key functions of this role are:

• Communication and Patient Liaison
• Administrative Duties
• Data Management
• System Management
• Audit and Inspection
• Educational and Development Responsibilities, The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
  The Research Assistant is a critical role that will be based at the Churchill Hospital. You will be a highly motivated individual with excellent communication, organisational, and time management skills and must be able to demonstrate excellent teamwork, resilience and a real 'can do' attitude., You do not need to be familiar with research language or methodologies as this will form part of the induction to your role. We are keen to find a research administrator with exceptional administrative capabilities and understand that research may not be an area you have considered before.

You will be the main point of contact for research services offered by the Radiology Research Unit, and you will play a key role in delivering high quality support to researchers and service users to guide the department in its prioritisation of tasks. You will have strong coordination skills and excellent interpersonal skills to collaborate with different departments. Forming good working relationships is integral to the role. 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.,

• GCSE English language grade C or equivalent
• Qualification in computer based office software, eg. Microsoft Office 365, or equivalent knowledge and experience
• Functional skills in information, communication and technology

Desirable criteria

• Relevant qualification in administration or project management
• Understanding of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Experience of working within an administrative environment
• Experience of dealing professionally with queries
• Experience of using own initiative to implement new processes

Desirable criteria

• Experience of working within a research, NHS, university, or other public sector
• Experience of supporting a range of projects delivered to a deadline
• Experience of ordering goods or services, financial invoicing, etc., Possess good literacy and numeracy skills
• Ability to methodically plan, organise, monitor, and prioritise own workload

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge of research governance or trial regulations
• Knowledge of Microsoft SharePoint, Team-player with the ability to work independently
• Positive and enthusiastic attitude towards tasks
• Work well within a multi-disciplinary team environment
• Possess excellent organisational skills and the ability to work accurately
  Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises of four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.,

An excellent opportunity has arisen to work with the Oxford Radiology Research Unit (ORRU) within Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust as a Research Assistant. We are looking for an enthusiastic assistant to coordinate research activities within our organisation that have a radiology component. This includes facilitating collaboration between departments and ensuring a quality service is provided to support over 300 research studies that use Radiology's services. ORRU has a vital role in leading and facilitating clinical and scientific research and development in all aspects of cross-sectional imaging. We ensure quality and provision of clinical trial services is in accordance with all relevant legislation, regulations and guidelines.

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. Find out more here www.ouh.nhs.uk The trust comprises of four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family.

Sexual Safety Charter: In 2023 NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment. If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.