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.