Clinical Trial Assistant

• You will be responsible for supporting the day to day running of clinical trials from the National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) Portfolio and other commercial trials. You will work across a range of studies, which may include interventional & observational research. • You will be working with an experienced supportive team who are passionate about offering research opportunities to participants and patients to improve health outcomes. • The role is varied as each study and subsequent clinic requirements can be different, this brings the opportunity to develop wider skills such as basic lab sample processing, handling, and shipping of samples. • As a member of our team, we are committed to your personal and career growth and actively encourage continuous development. This is provided through access to organisational study days, research specific training and identified learning at appraisal. We can offer development opportunities to experience clinical research in other areas at the Queen Alexandra site or across the region with other partner organisations. • Working as part of a team this role supports the smooth running of clinical research clinics and studies. The administrative functions of the role include creating and preparing localised study templates and participant packs, capturing and transcribing data into a variety of different data management platforms and responding to data queries. You will be ordering, tracking and managing receipt and supplies of clinical trial materials and general supplies for the clinics. • The clinical facing elements of the role are to support the wider MDT with the running of face-to-face research clinic visits. You will plan and prepare for the clinics, arrange appointments, and follow up visits. Clinical tasks may include phlebotomy, basic vital signs, pregnancy testing, height/weight measurements under the supervision of registered professionals. Full training will be provided. • This role also supports the capturing of study and clinical information through regular contact with participants, this may be through phone consultation, face to face clinic visits, e diary capture and review. Therefore, candidates will need to be confident and have clear verbal and written communication skills to ensure accurate recording of patient data. • Experience of working in the NHS, in an administration/receptionist role with a desire to have patient facing contact will be an advantage in this role. • Applicants should be highly motivated and be able to undertake tasks using their own initiative. Good working knowledge of Microsoft office systems will be of benefit in this role. We welcome and encourage informal visits, please contact the Johanna Mouland () to arrange.For further information about the role please refer to the Job Description Job description Job responsibilities • You will be responsible for supporting the day to day running of clinical trials from the National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) Portfolio and other commercial trials. You will work across a range of studies, which may include interventional & observational research. • You will be working with an experienced supportive team who are passionate about offering research opportunities to participants and patients to improve health outcomes. • The role is varied as each study and subsequent clinic requirements can be different, this brings the opportunity to develop wider skills such as basic lab sample processing, handling, and shipping of samples. • As a member of our team, we are committed to your personal and career growth and actively encourage continuous development. This is provided through access to organisational study days, research specific training and identified learning at appraisal. We can offer development opportunities to experience clinical research in other areas at the Queen Alexandra site or across the region with other partner organisations. • Working as part of a team this role supports the smooth running of clinical research clinics and studies. The administrative functions of the role include creating and preparing localised study templates and participant packs, capturing and transcribing data into a variety of different data management platforms and responding to data queries. You will be ordering, tracking and managing receipt and supplies of clinical trial materials and general supplies for the clinics. • The clinical facing elements of the role are to support the wider MDT with the running of face-to-face research clinic visits. You will plan and prepare for the clinics, arrange appointments, and follow up visits. Clinical tasks may include phlebotomy, basic vital signs, pregnancy testing, height/weight measurements under the supervision of registered professionals. Full training will be provided. • This role also supports the capturing of study and clinical information through regular contact with participants, this may be through phone consultation, face to face clinic visits, e diary capture and review. Therefore, candidates will need to be confident and have clear verbal and written communication skills to ensure accurate recording of patient data. • Experience of working in the NHS, in an administration/receptionist role with a desire to have patient facing contact will be an advantage in this role. • Applicants should be highly motivated and be able to undertake tasks using their own initiative. Good working knowledge of Microsoft office systems will be of benefit in this role. We welcome and encourage informal visits, please contact the Johanna Mouland () to arrange.For further information about the role please refer to the Job Description