Clinical Research Assistant | Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 03 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £27,485 - £30,162 per annum pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 March 2026 |
| Location: | Oxford, OX3 7LE |
| Company: | Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 7782602/321-SW-7597209-B4-EXT |
Summary
The post holder will be responsible for supporting the Haematology research team in working alongside the research nurses and practitioners in providing high standard of care, assist with and provide clinical interventions in line with the study protocols under the supervision or
direction of qualified staff, data collection and data management for clinical trials and registries running in Haematology Trials Unit and will ensure all work is conducted in accordance with the clinical trial protocol and Good Clinical Practice. This will include trials on the NIHR (National
Institute for Health Research) portfolio and commercially funded trials.
To have an understanding that all research must be conducted according to ICH-GCP, the EU Directive on Good Clinical Practice and the Research Governance Guidelines and assist the team in upholding these.
To follow agreed protocols and policies, seeking advice where appropriate from the research team and the trial coordinating centre.
Work alongside research nurses in the provision of a high standard of nursing care and develop working relationships with other multidisciplinary teams and areas of the Trust involved in clinical research activity.
Demonstrate a professional approach to work and act as a professional and responsible team member.
To have the capacity to work unsupervised, on own initiative and set own work priorities.
To respond to requests for help and information in a polite, positive and concise manner
Assist with the day to day smooth running of the Haematology trials Unit.
Develop and maintain effective communications to foster good working relationships with all key stakeholders, internal and external contacts. Deal sensitively and appropriately with all communications within the team, the trust, other trusts and external sponsors and CROs.
Please refer the Job Description (While this list is extensive, the job role can be adjusted according to service requirements)
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 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. 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.
Successful candidates can look forward to working in a professional environment with a team that is passionate about delivering outstanding research to patients. There are many opportunities for personal and professional development for candidates who shine and want to progress their career within the NHS.
We would highly recommend informal visits prior applying for this role.
This advert closes on Tuesday 17 Feb 2026
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