Play and Admin Assistant (MAMA trials)

Location: Churchill Hospital, Oxford

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity to join the Oxford Vaccine Group in the Department of Paediatrics as our Play and Admin Assistant

Visits will take place across the UK (expected to be England and Wales primarily), in family homes. Use of own car or ability to travel independently is a necessity. The post is 0.5 full-time equivalent and requires flexibility in working days and hours to maximise sample collection. The post is funded until March 2029.

It may be possible to increase the post to full-time, please mention this in your cover letter if you would like this possibility.

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.

About the department

The Department of Paediatrics holds the Athena Swan Gold award (a national gender equality charter) acknowledging the innovative policies and practices developed across the department.

We encourage staff to develop their skills by offering all staff ten paid days of professional development each year and have a policy where staff can apply to receive funding for further training courses to support their professional development. For staff on work visas, we also offer financial assistance towards visa renewal fees.

Please visit our website to find out more about the Department.

About you

You should have experience working with babies and/or children and be experienced in assisting with blood taking or willing to train. You should have knowledge of office software such as Excel and Word and experience with data entry.

Application Process

You will be required to upload a CV and Supporting Statement as part of your online application (via the ‘Apply’ button above). 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 Hannah Robinson, the Clinical Operations Director, using the contact details below.

Only online applications received before 12.00 midday on 13th November 2024 will be considered. Interviews will be held as soon as possible thereafter. This is a readvertisement previous applicants need not reapply.

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.

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