FAQs
What is the duration of the Clinical Research Assistant position?
The position is a fixed-term role until 31st March 2027, with the possibility to extend further subject to funding.
What are the working hours for the Clinical Research Assistant role?
The role is full-time, requiring 37.5 hours of work per week.
Where is the position based?
The position is based at the Warneford Hospital in Oxford.
What is the primary focus of the role?
The primary focus is to support the recruitment and delivery of National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) portfolio studies for patients and staff within the Oxford City and North East Oxfordshire Adult Mental Health Team and across the mental health specialty at Oxford Health.
What qualifications or background are desired for applicants?
A background in clinical research and a passion for improving treatment for mental illnesses are preferred for applicants.
What kind of activities will the Clinical Research Assistant be involved in?
The Clinical Research Assistant will support research activities such as patient recruitment, informed consent, randomisation, treatment allocation, cognitive assessments, and venepuncture as stipulated in the trial protocol.
Will the Clinical Research Assistant work independently or as part of a team?
The Clinical Research Assistant will join a team of CRAs in the Mental Health Research Delivery Team and will work collaboratively with consultants and care coordinators.
What benefits are offered to employees?
Benefits include excellent career progression opportunities, access to learning and development, 27 days of annual leave plus bank holidays (rising to 33 days with continuous service), NHS discounts, a competitive pension scheme, lease car scheme, cycle to work scheme, employee assistance program, mental health first aiders, staff accommodation, and support groups.
Who can I contact for more information about the position?
For further details or informal visits, you can contact Dominic Bagnall-Ainslie, the Mental Health Research Delivery Team Leader, via email at dom.bagnallainslie@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk.
Is prior experience mandatory for applying to the role?
While experience is valued, Oxford Health seeks to employ people with motivation and values that resonate with their own, and they encourage applicants who may not meet all requirements but are excited about the opportunity to apply.