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Clinical Trials Assistant - Peterborough
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 day(s) ago
Reference: 2449540
Job summary
If you are a Healthcare or Admin Assistant with a passion for research, then join our exceptional clinical research team at North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust!
We are welcoming a Clinical Trials Assistant to be part of of our research clinical research team.
You will have some knowledge of medical terminology in a clinical research and/or a healthcare setting. As a key member of the team, you will have a vital role in assisting the delivery of research projects in a timely and safely manner while offering support to the research nurses/practitioners and local clinicians. You will demonstrate attention to detail and excellent communication and IT skills.
Clinical research experience is not essential for the role, as we will teach you the research skills you need to successfully perform this role, as well as the knowledge of the guidelines of International Conference on Harmonisation Guidelines for Good Clinical Practice (ICH-GCP). We encourage you and offer you support in developing further your knowledge and skills in a clinical research setting.
You will be based at Peterborough City Hospital.
Main duties of the job
Your main tasks will be focused on:
- Administration tasks
- Creating and maintaining of files for clinical trials;
- Assisting in clinical trial data collection and entry;
- Maintaining the databases of trial activity identifying;
- Clinical tasks
- Patient observations;
- Assisting in managing sample collection including phlebotomy;
- Processing and shipping of clinical trial samples;
- Managing the lab and stock level of lab kits.
*Please Note the advert may close sooner than the date advertised due to levels of interest, closing of the advert will happen with no notice*
About us
We are committed to supporting colleagues through organisational change. Priority will be given to staff at risk within North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust and Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Integrated Care Board.
Details
Date posted
26 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
176-C-8364765
Job locations
Peterborough City Hospital
Bretton Gate
Peterborough
PE3 9GZ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see detailed Job Description and Person Specification attached for more information regarding this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see detailed Job Description and Person Specification attached for more information regarding this role.
Person Specification
Key Skills
Essential
- Attention to detail
- A calm and caring attitude towards patients, visitors, relatives and colleague aligned to our organisational values
- Excellent organisation skills, clear and accurate documentation
- Ability to understand and adhere to policy and procedure
- Good command of the English language
- Ability to communicate clearly with all members of the MDT
Desirable
- Lab training / Centrifuging blood samples and packaging for transport
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Basic Knowledge of Research or willingness to learn
- Awareness of the research environment within the NHS
- Computer literate with Microsoft Office software suite
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Phlebotomy skills (or willingness to train)
- Ability to work independently and prioritise workload
- Knowledge / understanding of Data Protection and patient confidentiality in context of research
Desirable
- Extensive experience of working in a clinical setting
- Experience of using NHS systems
- Knowledge/ understanding of ICH Good Clinical Practice
- Competent with database applications
- Knowledge of medical terminology
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Foundation Degree in Care/NVQ Level 3 OR working towards same with substantial experience in supporting research
- Evidenced Clinical Skills/Certifications
Desirable
- ICH Good Clinical Practice training
Other
Essential
- Ability to communicate and exchange sensitive information concerning treatments
- Awareness and respect for colleagues, patients and relatives cultural, religious and emotional needs and beliefs
- Professional appearance and behaviour
- Motivated and enthusiastic, adaptable and flexible
- Good previous attendance record
- Must be eligible to work in the UK
- Ability to travel and work across sites if required
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values and behaviours.
Desirable
- Ability to work occasional shift patterns as some after-hours/ weekend work may be required to support in-patient studies.
Person Specification
Key Skills
Essential
- Attention to detail
- A calm and caring attitude towards patients, visitors, relatives and colleague aligned to our organisational values
- Excellent organisation skills, clear and accurate documentation
- Ability to understand and adhere to policy and procedure
- Good command of the English language
- Ability to communicate clearly with all members of the MDT
Desirable
- Lab training / Centrifuging blood samples and packaging for transport
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Basic Knowledge of Research or willingness to learn
- Awareness of the research environment within the NHS
- Computer literate with Microsoft Office software suite
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Phlebotomy skills (or willingness to train)
- Ability to work independently and prioritise workload
- Knowledge / understanding of Data Protection and patient confidentiality in context of research
Desirable
- Extensive experience of working in a clinical setting
- Experience of using NHS systems
- Knowledge/ understanding of ICH Good Clinical Practice
- Competent with database applications
- Knowledge of medical terminology
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Foundation Degree in Care/NVQ Level 3 OR working towards same with substantial experience in supporting research
- Evidenced Clinical Skills/Certifications
Desirable
- ICH Good Clinical Practice training
Other
Essential
- Ability to communicate and exchange sensitive information concerning treatments
- Awareness and respect for colleagues, patients and relatives cultural, religious and emotional needs and beliefs
- Professional appearance and behaviour
- Motivated and enthusiastic, adaptable and flexible
- Good previous attendance record
- Must be eligible to work in the UK
- Ability to travel and work across sites if required
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values and behaviours.
Desirable
- Ability to work occasional shift patterns as some after-hours/ weekend work may be required to support in-patient studies.
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
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Peterborough City Hospital
Bretton Gate
Peterborough
PE3 9GZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Peterborough City Hospital
Bretton Gate
Peterborough
PE3 9GZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)