OCTRU REDCap Database Officer

We have an exciting opportunity for an OCTRU REDCap Database Officer, to join the Oxford Clinical Trials Research Unit, within NDORMS. This position is part of the expanding OCTRU programming team, that ensures trial programming provision enables and proactively supports excellent research with high quality fully validated systems. On receipt of database specification documents (case report forms) that have been developed by the wider trial team, the primary role of the post holder is to use these to create data collection systems for trials primarily using the REDCap system and other systems.

As an OCTRU REDCap Database Officer you will be part of a team that provides the day-to-day operation of the Unit’s data management systems; including the monitoring and maintenance of databases and user administration. You will be responsible for adding new trials to OCTRU IT systems, including the creation of electronic case report forms and randomisation instances as required in Commercial Off the Shelf systems – the main system used being REDCap. You will also investigate and implement suitable alternative training delivery methods, at the top level this includes reviewing the existing OCTRU IT training provision to end users. You will have management responsibility of the digital data pathway from trial completion into a state of digital archive readiness, then moving the datasets into DigiSafe. You will also be responsible for the development of documentation in the area of data management systems and computer system validation documentation.

You must be educated to a degree level with experience of data manipulation/analysis and management. It is essential that you have REDCap experience and a familiarity with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel and PowerPoint). You will be well organised with the ability to manage and prioritise multiple demands and have a high level of motivation and flexibility with the ability to organise and to take responsibility for own work and seeing tasks through to completion. Familiarity with Database tools and programs (e.g. PGAdmin, text editors, XAMPP) and SQL and/or PHP, experience in database administration are desirable.

Interviews are scheduled to take place on 28th August 2025.

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 19th August 2025. Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. You will be required to upload a CV and supporting statement as part of your online application. Please quote 181100 in all correspondence.