Course Assistant

Location: John Radcliffe Hospital, Headley Way, Oxford, OX3 9DU

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Part-time, 0.6FTE

About the role

We are seeking a part-time Course Assistant to support the delivery of the MSc in Surgical Science and Practice (MSc SSP) and the Postgraduate Certificate in Patient Safety and Quality Improvement (PGCert PSQI) programmes.

The post is based at the John Radcliffe Hospital, with the opportunity to agree a regular remote working arrangement with your line manager. In general there is flexibility on which days of the week are to be worked.  However for certain programme activities, you will be required to work particular days, for example Mondays when teaching weeks are running (we run five teaching weeks per year).

Some programme activities take place at an Oxford college or other University location. You will therefore be required to be available to provide administrative support on-site when needed.

As part of the core administrative team for these programmes, you will provide high-quality administrative support to ensure their smooth and effective delivery. Working closely with the Course Co-ordinator and colleagues across academic and professional services teams, you will coordinate student and academic administration, manage programme communications, maintain accurate records and databases, and support teaching, assessment and other programme activities. The role supports learners, mostly full-time clinicians, studying on part-time postgraduate programmes.

This is a part-time, permanent post and is available immediately.

About you

The successful candidate will have proven administrative experience, preferably within higher education, and excellent organisational, communication and IT skills. You will be highly organised, able to manage competing priorities and deadlines, and confident communicating with students and colleagues across the University. A flexible, collaborative approach is essential. Experience of using Panopto, Canvas, Microsoft Teams, eVision, or similar systems, would be advantageous.

Application Process

If you would like to discuss this role please contact Dione Brandt via email on ssp@nds.ox.ac.uk

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. You will be required to upload a supporting statement, setting out how you meet the selection criteria, curriculum vitae and the names and contact details of two referees as part of your online application. Please quote reference NDSA990 on all correspondence. 

Only applications received before noon Monday 24 August 2026 can be considered.

Interviews will be held on or after Thursday 3 September 2026.

Committed to equality and valuing diversity

We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds, including those under-represented within higher education. No applicant or members of staff shall be unlawfully discriminated against on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

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