Middle East Medical jobs

Laboratory and Clerical Assistant to Research Team

Full Time 37hours per week

• Holiday: 20 days annual leave (pro rata) rising per completed year to a maximum of 25 days
• Pension: you will be eligible to join the NHS Pension Scheme
• Rate of Pay: 13.02 per hour
• Location: Windrush Medical Practice, Witney(and occasionally Eynsham Medical Practice)
• As the employer, The Windrush Medical Practice may enter into agreements with other local practices or organisations to jointly undertake clinical trials or deliver other services, therefore the location of each working day will be defined by the organisational needs. It is anticipated that the workplace will remain in Witney, with infrequent trips to Eynsham, but occasionally may extend to other parts of West Oxfordshire if agreed with the postholder.

We are looking for someone who can work flexibly as part of our Research team and provide both laboratory and clerical support to enable deliver a range of clinical trials in primary care.

This will include handling blood, saliva and other samples and processing them in the laboratory in accordance with trial specific procedures. It will also involve a range of administrative duties and some patient contact.

There is some flexibility with the working pattern, however, you may be required to start work at 8am or finish at 6:30pm on some days to support the needs of the Research Team and its clinic activities.

The post is based at the Windrush Medical Practice, Witney; however you may occasionally be required to work at Eynsham Medical Practice.

Please apply via the practice website where you will be able to view the Job description and person specification. Please note applicants will be assessed against ‘essential criteria’ outlined in the job description. Please use the ‘Further Information’ section of the application form to demonstrate how you meet the requirements of this role.

Closing date is 16th November 2026. The practice reserves the right to close this vacancy early should a suitable candidate be identified.

Interviews will be held at Windrush Medical Practice, Witney OX28 6JS and candidates will be required to attend in person.

Please note: Staff or members of their families (living at the same address) may not be registered with the Practice.

Pay: Up to £13.02 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Witney OX28 6JS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Must be living in the UK with the appropriate visa and immigration status to take employment in the UK

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person