OCTRU REDCap Database Officer

The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment, which enjoys an international reputation as a world-class centre of excellence. Our research plays a key role in tackling many global challenges, from reducing our carbon emissions to developing vaccines during a pandemic.

 

The Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences (NDORMS) is part of the Medical Sciences Division and is the largest European academic department in its field, running a globally competitive programme of research and teaching. Botnar Institute for Musculoskeletal Sciences enables and encourages research and education into the causes of musculoskeletal disease and their treatment. The Institute provides world-class facilities for scientists in the field of musculoskeletal research.

 
What We Offer

 

As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including: 

 

•               An excellent contributory pension scheme 

•               38 days annual leave 

•               A comprehensive range of childcare services 

•               Family leave schemes 

•               Cycle loan scheme 

•               Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans 

•               Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs 

•               This role also offers the opportunity for hybrid working 

 

 

Located within the Oxford Clinical Trials Research Unit (OCTRU) – the registered clinical trials unit located in the department, the Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences, the role is part of the expanding OCTRU programming team. This position will ensure that trial programming provision enables and proactively supports excellent research with high quality fully validated systems. On receipt of database specification documents (case report forms) that have been developed by the wider trial team, the primary role of the post holder is to use these to create data collection systems for trials primarily using the REDCap system and other systems. You will be responsible for adding new trials to OCTRU IT systems, including the creation of electronic case report forms and randomisation instances as required in Commercial Off the Shelf systems – the main system used being REDCap. You will be performing datalocks on hosted servers in accordance with OCTRU IT procedure and Data Protection legislation at the request of Trial Management Teams. You will also be responsible for developing documentation in the area of data management systems and computer system validation documentation, as well as contributing to Unit’s administration: production of internal procedures and standardised manuals of operation.

 

 

You must be educated to degree level and have experience in data manipulation/analysis and management. You will have experience of using REDCap and providing training to system users from a range of backgrounds. Experience of working with electronic data capture tools such as online surveys, is essential. Familiarity with database tools and programs (e.g. PGAdmin, text editors, XAMPP), as well as familiarity with SQL and/or PHP, experience in database administration, is desirable.

 

 

The University of Oxford is committed to equality and valuing diversity. All applicants will be judged on merit, according to the selection criteria.
 

Applications for this vacancy should be made online and must include a CV and a supporting statement explaining how you meet the selection criteria, using examples of your skills and experience.
 

Interviews will take place on 15th December 2026 and will be online.

 

Please quote reference 189815 in all correspondence.

 

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