Senior R&D Costing Officer

OUH; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a senior costing officer in the R&D Costing Team to ensure research activities are costed and funded in line with funding policies. This role collaborates with funders to align budgets with national guidelines and OUH priorities.

The position supports meeting the national 150-day study setup milestones and involves costing National Contract Value Review projects as lead site.

Qualifications

• Experience costing NHS or HEI research projects.
• Ability to cost within national funding rules.
• Experience with 150-day study setup timelines.
• Strong liaison for funding proposals.

Responsibilities

• Review and cost research activities in areas of responsibility.
• Submit and negotiate funding proposals with funders within KP timelines and meet 150-day metrics.
• Cost commercial costing activities under the NCVR process for OUH as lead or 2nd review site.

Skills

Costing experience

NHS costing

Research budgeting

Analytical skills

Tools

NCVR system

Job description

Main area R&D costing Grade NHS AfC: Band 7 Contract 2 years (2 years fixed term) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (part time hours (30hrs-37.5hrs) may be considered) Job ref 321-CORP-8271945-B7

Site OUH@Cowley Town Garsington Road, Oxford Salary £49,387 - £56,515 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 22/10/2026 23:59 Interview date 12/11/2026

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 thisDelivering Compassionate Excellenceand its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.

Many of our recruitment programmes useValue Based Interviewingto identify those who have the skills we seek, who share our values and who are able to deliver compassionate excellence from the outset. We know that this makes a significant difference to your job satisfaction and above all the outcomes and experience of our patients and their families. For more information about our Values and Value Based Interviewing please visit www.ouh.nhs.uk/about/vision-and-values

Job overview

To act as a senior costing officer within the OUH Research & Development Costing Team to ensure that research activities which involve the use of NHS Trust resources are considered, costed, and adequate funding secured in line with local and national costing policies. This will involve making sure all research activities are costed within the rules of the appropriate funding organisation, or follow the national costing process. In addition, the costing activity must be completed to time and target to meet the national 150-day metrics for study setup for research. The senior costing officer will also cost National Contract Value Review research projects for OUH as a lead site.

Research is one of the key activities in OUH's World-Class Impact strategic theme, alongside education and innovation.

The Research & Development Departmentsupports researchers in planning, set-up and conducting research across the Trust at all levels. The role of the teams is to support and facilitate high quality research, and to ensure that the interests of participants, researchers and the Trust are protected, through adherence to the local and national regulatory frameworks.

The R&D Finance team provides pre and post award financial support to researchers undertaking or applying to undertake research activity within the OUH.

Main duties of the job

1. To review and cost research activities in areas of responsibility, and to take the lead on complex research proposals.

2. To submit, negotiate and agree funding proposals with commercial and non-commercial funders within key performance timelines and in particular meets the national 150-day metrics for study set up.

3. To act as a costing officer for commercial costing activities under the National Contract Value Review (NCVR) process for OUH as lead site or 2nd review site.

Working for our organisation

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 four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. For more information on OUH please view OUH At a Glance by OUHospitals - Issuu

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality 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.

These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel .

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a Detailed job description and main responsibilities please refer to the Job Description document attached.

Person specification

• Relevant experience in costing medical research projects or resources for the NHS or a HEI
• Experience and understanding of clinical research activities
• Experience of reading or analysing medical research protocols
• Experience of the National Contract Value Review procedure / costing non-commercial research

Experience & ability

• Relevant experience in costing medical research projects or resources for the NHS or a HEI
• Experience and understanding of clinical research activities
• Experience of reading or analysing medical research protocols
• Experience of the National Contract Value Review procedure / costing non-commercial research

Sexual Safety Charter : In 2023NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit tothe 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.

Vacancy Closures: Please note, this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications are received.

Visa and Immigration: Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is able to offer Certificates of Sponsorship for all eligible roles for a Skilled Worker Visa without exception, provided the role meets the minimum salary and skill level criteria set by the Home Office (UKVI). All eligible candidates will be considered with equal consideration at all stages of the application and recruitment process. Skilled worker: Health and Care Visa | NHS Employers / Work in the UK - GOV.UK

COVID-19: The COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information at Oxfordshire County Council Website where you can also find out more about how to access vaccination.

Probation Period: This post is subject to a 6 month probationary period. If you currently hold a contract of employment with the Oxford University Hospitals, this will not apply. This statement does not apply to Medical staff or Executive Appointments.

Referencing: When providing employment reference details please provide correct work related email addresses so references can be sought promptly when we are looking to progress your application. Your first referee will need to be your line manager, supervisor or clinical lead from your current or most recent post or place of study. Please note that if you have previously worked for the Trust we will require a reference from your last Manager, this information is essential if your offer of employment is to be confirmed.

To note: Applicants must write their own applications. If AI tools are used, the application may be rejected as this document is crucial for assessment. This does not prevent you from seeking support via AI with applications for the purposes of any disability and/or long-term health conditions.

When using AI to help write your application, it is important to personalise it, especially your supporting statement. While AI can simplify the process, it will not fully understand the job's requirements and/or be able to showcase your skills, knowledge, and experience. Write your statement to show why you are interested in the role and how you would be a valued member of the team/OUH employee.

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Please note that this job advertisement will close automatically once the application limit is reached, regardless of whether this occurs before the advertised closing date.

Band 5 NurseandBand 2 Healthcare Support Workerrecruitment iscentralised, meaning when you apply you will be considered fora number of rolesacross the Trust. If you have any questions please email: [e-mail] .

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