Clinical Trials Assistant (Maternity Cover)

Part time - 30 hours per week (4 working days to be decided, some cross-site working). We would be happy to discuss this as an opportunity for secondment.

Are you an established health care staff member looking for a new experience and development opportunity?

Or are you working in administration but wish to utilise your existing skills and develop new skills in research delivery?

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Research Department for a Band 3 Clinical Trials Assistant. In this vital role, you will support research nurses, allied health professionals (AHPs), and practitioners in the delivery of both commercial and non-commercial clinical trials and research studies.

You will become an integral part of a dynamic and supportive multidisciplinary team, working alongside experienced medical, nursing, administrative, and support staff. Together, you'll contribute to a diverse and expanding portfolio of studies across a range of clinical specialties.

If you're organised, enthusiastic, and passionate about advancing clinical research, we'd love to hear from you.

Job description

Were looking for someone whos enthusiastic, approachable, and genuinely interested in clinical research. You should be comfortable working under pressure, enjoy being part of a team, be able to manage your time well and work independently when needed. A practical, common-sense approach is essential, along with the ability to stay calm and flexible in a fast-paced environment.

In this role, youll provide a mix of mainly administrative but some clinical support to our Research team, helping to ensure the smooth and successful delivery of clinical trials in a healthcare setting.

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.

All shortlisted candidates are expected to attend for an informal visit as part of the interview process, which should be arranged in advance.

Person specification

Training and Qualifications

Essential

• Literacy and numeracy level 2 or equivalent (GCSE A-C)
• Demonstrate a good command of the English language (written)
• NVQ level 3 (health or Health & Social Care) or working towards an award
• Evidence of ability to work with a variety of online and computer systems

Desirable

• ICH-GCP training
• Foundation Degree in Health & Social care

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Previous experience in a health or health and social care role
• Evidence of working within statutory requirements, standards and regulations
• Able to assess current knowledge and identify learning needs for this role

Desirable

• Previous experience of clinical trials and research
• Awareness of GCP, and other local and national agenda within speciality

Skills and Ability

Essential

• Demonstrate awareness of Trust values
• Evidence of good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure within a team
• Demonstrates good team working, initiative, communication skills and flexibility
• Demonstrates good organisational skills
• Evidence of recording keeping (health records of administrative)

Desirable

• Experience of dealing with patients in a clinical setting
• Phlebotomy skills or ability to obtain heights/weights and vital signs/urinalysis/BM glucose/pregnancy test from patients or willing to undertake this and other training

Other Specific Requirements

Essential

• Demonstrates a good understanding of the role through the application form

About the employer

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (HHFT) provides hospital services to around 570,000 people living in Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire, and specialist services to patients from all over the country. We deliver a full range of district hospital services in a variety of locations and therefore, you may be required to work at different sites at times.