We have an exciting opportunity to join the Early Phase Clinical Trials Unit (EPCTU) at the Churchill Hospital. The unit is a 15-bed facility embedded within Cancer and Haematology Centre at the Churchill Hospital in Oxford.   The unit recruits approximately 150 patients each year onto Early Phase (phase I/II) oncology and haematology trials.

 

You will play an important role working as part of the nursing and clinical team. Responsibilities include coordination and conducting patient tests and visits as per the clinical trial protocol, taking informed consent, collection and preparation of biological samples, collection and entry of trial data in compliance with ICH GCP.

 

You will develop specialist skills and knowledge relating to the conduct of specified clinical trial protocols, working with senior research staff to ensure the effective delivery of a high standard of care for trial patients.

 

You will be educated to A level standard, have strong communication (written and verbal English) skills, and be a good team player, who works well on own initiative but also seeks guidance and follows instructions comfortably.

You will possess advanced office and IT skills for document management, information processing and communication, plus accuracy and attention to detail in all aspects of work.

 

Knowledge of good clinical practice and phlebotomy are desirable but not essential.

 

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

 

 

Please note: This position will be available from August 2026

 

This is a full-time position, offered on fixed term contract until 31st March 2028.

 

You will be required to upload a supporting statement (setting out how you meet the selection criteria), a curriculum vitae and the names and contact details of two referees as part of your online application.

 

Only applications received before noon on 4th June 2026 can be considered.

 

 

We have an exciting opportunity for a Training Programme Coordinator to join Oxford Cancer, a city-wide research initiative and partnership between Oxford University, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust, Thames Valley Cancer Alliance, and the Oxfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group. This post is responsible for the coordination and delivery of key elements of Oxford Cancer’s training programmes, including internships, clinical postdoctoral training, outcomes monitoring and post-graduation engagement.

 

This post will be overseen by the Senior Programmes Manager for Training, EDI and PPI, and will work closely with the Training Programme Project Coordinator. It will contribute to the effective delivery of Oxford Cancer’s Training Strategy to educate and train the translational cancer researchers of tomorrow and maximise the impact of Oxford research in the global fight against cancer.

 

This post is based at the Churchill Hospital, OX3 7LE and is offered on a full-time fixed term basis until 31st December 2027 (part-time hours, minimum 0.8 FTE worked over no fewer than 4 days, may be considered).

 

An early start date is essential for this role.

 

 

You will have demonstrable experience of coordinating administrative processes associated with the establishment, management and delivery of training programmes in an academic environment, and experience of working in a medical or life sciences research and training organisation. You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with academics, clinicians and external partners.

 

You will be experienced in organising and prioritising your own workload, managing multiple activities and working to deadlines, and working both independently and collaboratively as part of a team. You will also have experience of events organisation and management, and of collecting, managing or analysing data to support monitoring, reporting or decision-making.

 

You will have strong attention to detail, good IT skills (including Microsoft Office), and experience of handling sensitive and confidential information with tact and discretion.

 

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

 

If you would like to discuss this role please contact Kea Hinsley at  kea.hinsley@medsci.ox.ac.uk .

 

You will be required to upload a supporting statement (setting out how you meet the selection criteria), a curriculum vitae and the names and contact details of two referees as part of your online application.

 

Only applications received by 12:00PM on Thursday, 4th June 2026 can be considered.

 

 

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