Band 4 Clinical Research Assistant

Responsibilities will include performing observations, assisting in identifying and recruiting participants to clinical trials, managing sample collection including phlebotomy and processing of clinical trial samples, creation and maintenance of files for clinical trials, assisting in clinical trial data entry and maintenance of databases of trial activity.

The post holder will be expected to develop skills and knowledge relating to the conduct of clinical trials and specialist area of practice. All studies will be carried out according to the standards within ICH Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and other research governance requirements.

Previous experience is required and applicants should have a keen interest in research. Full training will be provided.

We are looking to recruit the following role:
Band 4 Research Assistant:
The role of the Clinical Research Assistant is to provide research participant centered care and administrative support to the research team. The post holder will work alongside the research team to support participants who have consented to take part in clinical research trials.

This is an exciting opportunity to take part in the clinical research studies which are fundamental to supporting the HIV research portfolio.

If you are interested in being involved, please apply on the jobs.nhs.uk website. If you have any additional questions not answered in the advert, please email Katie Spears, Clinical Trials Practitioner onk.spears@nhs.net.

The Trust values equality and diversity in employment and in the services we provide. It is committed to promoting equality and diversity in employment and will keep under review our policies and procedures to ensure that the job related needs of all staff working in the Trust are recognised. The Trust aims to ensure that all job applicants, employees or clients are treated fairly and valued equally regardless of sex, marital status, domestic circumstances, age, race, colour, disablement, ethnic or national origin, social background or employment status, sexual orientation, religion, beliefs, HIV status, gender reassignment, political affiliation or trade union membership. Selection for training and development and promotion will be on the basis of the individual’s ability to meet the requirements for the job.

You are responsible for ensuring that the Trust’s policies, procedures and obligation in respect of promoting equality and diversity are adhered to in relation to both staff and services.

Responsibilities will include performing observations, assisting in identifying and recruiting participants to clinical trials, managing sample collection including phlebotomy and processing of clinical trial samples, creation and maintenance of files for clinical trials, assisting in clinical trial data entry and maintenance of databases of trial activity.