Refine your search
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 001814
Job summary
The Oncology Clinical Trials Department is recruiting! The Research and Innovation Department is expanding, and the Oncology Trial Management Team is seeking Clinical Trials Assistants to support the delivery of its research portfolio. These are full-time (1.0 WTE), permanent positions based at St James's University Hospital. Key responsibilities include managing a portfolio of studies, data entry, coordinating trial activities, and liaising with sponsors and the wider research team. The post holder will be expected to maintain high standards of patient care, safety, and satisfaction, while ensuring compliance with Trust policies, study protocols, and relevant regulations. If you are interested, please contact the recruiting manager for an informal discussion.
Main duties of the job
The Oncology Trial Management Team manages a large portfolio of studies across all stages of the research lifecycle, from study set-up and recruitment through to follow-up and archiving. We are a busy, supportive, and collaborative team, with a strong focus on accuracy, attention to detail, and managing a varied workload. Full training will be provided. If you are interested in how research can improve patient outcomes and would like to contribute to cutting-edge cancer research, this could be the role for you.
About us
The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time. Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care. We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page. Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.
Details
Date posted
13 August 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
001814
Job locations
St James’s University Hospital
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS9 7TF
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
For questions about this job, contact:
Name: Jane Thompson-bows Email: jane.thompson-bows@nhs.net Shortlisting Date: 09/09/2026 Interview Date: 16/09/2026
What you will bring to the roleWe are seeking a proactive, self-motivated individual with a keen interest in research to join the Oncology Clinical Trials Team. Previous administrative experience is desirable. The Clinical Trials Assistant will support the delivery of oncology research by tracking participants throughout their trial journey, collecting and entering complex data, and ensuring compliance with study protocols and Good Clinical Practice. Excellent attention to detail is essential. The role includes maintaining study files, processing study amendments, responding to data queries, and supporting monitoring visits. The post holder will work closely with sponsors, industry partners, the NIHR Clinical Research Network Yorkshire and Humber, and colleagues across the Trust and wider research community.
Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.
About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS TrustOur Trust values
The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.
We are….
Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind
Our Trust priorities
Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time
Our priorities:
People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes
Sponsorship EligibilityTo comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For questions about this job, contact:
Name: Jane Thompson-bows Email: jane.thompson-bows@nhs.net Shortlisting Date: 09/09/2026 Interview Date: 16/09/2026
What you will bring to the roleWe are seeking a proactive, self-motivated individual with a keen interest in research to join the Oncology Clinical Trials Team. Previous administrative experience is desirable. The Clinical Trials Assistant will support the delivery of oncology research by tracking participants throughout their trial journey, collecting and entering complex data, and ensuring compliance with study protocols and Good Clinical Practice. Excellent attention to detail is essential. The role includes maintaining study files, processing study amendments, responding to data queries, and supporting monitoring visits. The post holder will work closely with sponsors, industry partners, the NIHR Clinical Research Network Yorkshire and Humber, and colleagues across the Trust and wider research community.
Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.
About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS TrustOur Trust values
The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.
We are….
Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind
Our Trust priorities
Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time
Our priorities:
People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes
Sponsorship EligibilityTo comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Please select apply to see the full Job Description.
Experience
Essential
- Please select apply to see the full Job Description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Please select apply to see the full Job Description.
Experience
Essential
- Please select apply to see the full Job Description.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Address
St James’s University Hospital
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS9 7TF
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Address
St James’s University Hospital
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS9 7TF
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)