Clinical Research Practitioner (Maternity Cover)

Location: Oxford Vaccine Group, CCVTM, Churchill Hospital, Oxford

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity to join the Oxford Vaccine Group. With over 25 years of experience in vaccine research, the Oxford Vaccine Group undertakes vaccine research at all stages of the process from pre-clinical development to late phase policy influencing trials, with the sole aim of ensuring protection of as many individuals as possible from vaccine preventable diseases.

The clinical research practitioner role is focused on supporting the delivery and execution of clinical trials in vaccine preventable diseases. The post holder will provide administrative support, phlebotomy, sample collection and data entry for individuals participating in clinical trials at OVG under the direction of a clinical research fellow or research nurse.

This position is offered full-time (36.5 hours per week) over 7 days, therefore involving weekends and evenings, on a fixed-term contract initially for 12 months to cover a period of maternity leave, with the possibility to extend provided further external funding is available.

This role does not meet the criteria for a UK Skilled Worker visa.

About you

You will have experience in venepuncture and working within a healthcare setting. You possess excellent verbal and written communication skills for a wide range of audiences, and excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to be comfortable and confident interacting with volunteers in a research study and the multi-disciplinary team.

About the department

The Department of Paediatrics is committed to equality and valuing diversity. The Department of Paediatrics has been honoured with the Athena Swan Gold award, a national gender equality charter, recognising the Department's innovative policies and practices. We are committed to the professional development of our staff by providing up to ten paid days annually for skill enhancement and allowing applications for additional training funding. By joining us, you will have the opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking department.

We welcome new staff with ideas who are willing to shape the future of the department that thinks about its staff and wellbeing. In addition to the University of Oxford healthcare and wellbeing resources, the Department of Paediatrics sponsors weekly exercise classes such as yoga and bootcamp sessions as well as a choir. For staff on work visas, we also offer financial assistance towards visa renewal fees. These activities are designed to promote physical and mental wellbeing among staff members.

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

Application Process

You will be required to upload a CV and Supporting Statement as part of your online application. 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 Rachel White, Senior Research Nurse, using the contact details below.

Only online applications received before 12:00 midday on 24^th July 2026 will be considered. Interviews will be held as soon as possible thereafter.

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