"Research Nurse (MAMA Trial)"

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced research nurse to join the team at Oxford Vaccine Group, University of Oxford. You will work autonomously to deliver a single trial, taking responsibility for the trial management from the budget through to the sample collection. You will be working closely with a Play and Admin Assistant and will be responsible for the support and line management or supervision for that individual.

Visits will take place across the UK (expected to be England and Wales primarily), in family homes.

The post is 0.5 full-time equivalent and requires flexibility in working days and hours to maximise sample collection. The post is fixed-term to 1 March 2029.

If interested, there may be the possibility for the successful candidate to increase the FTE, working as a Research Nurse across multiple projects in addition to this MAMA Trial,  please mention this in your cover letter if you would like this possibility.

About the department

The Department of Paediatrics encourages staff to develop their skills by offering all staff ten paid days of professional development each year. The department also has a departmental policy where staff can apply for funding or additional days for training courses to support their professional development. We also offer financial assistance of up to 20% for visa renewal fees.

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

Please be aware, the University has introduced a pensionable Oxford University Weighting of £1,500 a year (pro rata) for all staff on grades 1–10 of the main salary and grading structure which will be implemented in the September 2024 payroll and backdated to 1 August 2024. Please follow the link here for further information on the outcomes of the recent Pay & Conditions review.

About You

You must be highly experienced in infant venipuncture.

Driving licence and use of car, or ability to travel (independently), for attending community visits is a necessity.

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 Hannah Robinson, Clinical Operations Director , using the contact details below.

Only online applications received before 12.00 midday on 19 August will be considered. Interviews are expected to be held on Friday 30 August, subject to change.

The Department of Paediatrics offers an Interview Expense Reimbursement Policy in its efforts towards equality, diversity and inclusion. Should you be invited to interview, we will share further information about the policy at that stage. 

Contact Person :Hannah Robinson

Vacancy ID :174061

Contact Phone :

Closing Date & Time :19-Aug-2024 12:00

Pay Scale :STANDARD GRADE 7

Contact Email :hannah.robinson@paediatrics.ox.ac.uk

Salary (£) :36,024 - 44,263 with a discretionary range to £48,350 per annum (pro-rata). Please note that these figures are full-time equivalents, and will be pro-rated for part-time appointments.