"Clinical Trials Assistant"

Clinical Trials Assistant

Department: Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences, Botnar Research Centre, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre Hospital Site, Headington, Oxford

Location: Botnar Research Centre, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre Hospital Site

Contract type: Fixed term for 12 months

Hours: Full-time (36.5 hours) (Part-time minimum 80% FTE considered)

About the role

We are looking for an enthusiastic Clinical Trials Assistant (CTA) to join our Surgical Intervention Trials Unit (SITU) in the Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences, based at the Botnar Research Centre on the Nuffield Orthopaedic Hospital site in Headington, Oxford. This role is predominantly office-based, but there may be the opportunity for occasional remote working.

You will work closely with various clinical trial teams to successfully deliver world-leading research studies to the highest standards by carrying out administrative and trial management tasks. You will also report to an assigned Clinical Trial Manager on a day-to-day basis.

This full-time role is available immediately and is fixed-term for a period of 12 months in the first instance. Part-time applications (minimum of 80% FTE) would be considered, please specify your preference in your application.

About you

The successful candidate will be educated to A-Level or equivalent in a Biomedical or associated numerical subject, or have equivalent experience. You must have a proven ability to follow established procedure(s) or processes and maintain accurate administrative records. You must demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a proficiency in spoken/written English and be a good team player. High standards of accuracy and attention to detail are essential. You will possess office management and clerical skills that include excellent word processing, document layout and data entry, using MS Office.

Experience of handling medical, patient data or other personal data, preferably in an NHS, clinical or pharmaceutical company environment is desirable.

Application Process

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 NDSA977 on all correspondence.

Only applications received before noon on Friday 13 February 2026 can be considered.

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 25 February 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.

Contact Person: Shelley Hammond | recruitment@nds.ox.ac.uk | Phone: 01865 612269

Vacancy ID: 184390 | Closing Date & Time: 13-Feb-2026 12:00

Pay Scale: STANDARD GRADE 4 | Salary: Grade 04S.1: £28,437 per annum (including the Oxford University Weighting of £1,730 per annum – pro rata for part-time)

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