University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Band 4 Clinical Trial Assistant - Haematology Research

The closing date is 14 April 2026

Job summary

Are you looking to play a vital role in the future of medicine? We are looking for a motivated and organised Clinical Trial Assistant to join our world-class Haematology Research Team at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham. In this role, you won't just be handling data; you'll be a key link in the chain of drug discovery. You will work directly with patients and healthy volunteers, assisting our Clinicians, Research Nurses and Trial Coordinators to ensure clinical trials are delivered safely, accurately, and to the highest standards. You will be working with our sponsors coordinating site visits, training and supporting trial monitors for them to be able conduct efficient and effective source data verification.

Who You Are

*Experienced: You have a background in a healthcare environment (ideally within the NHS).

*Organised: You can manage your own workload with minimal supervision and have an eagle eye for detail.

*Communicator: You can explain complex processes clearly to both clinical staff and patients. Effective communication with pharmaceutical companies and academic institutions.

*Tech-Savvy: You are comfortable navigating various databases and computerised systems to report vital research data in line with our strict data processing policies and procedures.

Main duties of the job

*Support Patient Journeys: Assist in recruitment and guide participants through their clinical trial pathway.

*Precision Data & Samples: Be responsible for the meticulous collection and processing of biological samples and trial data. Update appropriate screening and recruitment logs and databases.

*Site Management: Maintain the Investigator Site Files (ISF) and ensure every trial meets strict Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards. Archive trials as per Trust Standard Operating Procedures and Sponsor requirements.

*Collaborate Across: Act as a liaison between Research and Innovation Department and trial sponsors and key service departments like Pharmacy, Labs, and Imaging to ensure a seamless trial delivery.

In return for your dedication, we offer a varied and intellectually stimulating environment. You will receive continued professional development and the unique satisfaction of knowing your work directly contributes to the development of life-saving drugs and treatments and give hope to patients.

We encourage informal visits and enquiries! To learn more about the team and the role, please contact:

*Biruk Asfaw (Senior Research Nurse): Biruk.Asfaw@uhb.nhs.uk

*Arundathi Ganapathy (Clinical Trials Coordinator): Arundathi.Ganapathy@uhb.nhs.uk

About us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Date posted

31 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

304-1099455

Job locations

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH

Job description

Job responsibilities

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Job description

Job responsibilities

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

*Maths & English at GSCE level, Grade C or above or equivalent
*NVQ Level 3 or equivalent comparable experience
*Education to A level or equivalent
*Knowledge of ICH GCP

Experience

Essential

*Evidence of well-developed IT Skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook etc
*Experience in a clinical setting either NHS or equivalent

Desirable

*Evidence of administrative or clinical audit experience in an NHS setting
*Previous office experience

Additional Criteria

Essential

*IT Literate.
*Experienced user of reporting tools and ability to update skills as necessary.
*Ability to work under own initiative and to prioritise and manage own workload.
*Ability to work to deadlines and under pressure.
*Accurate and attentive to detail.
*Excellent numerical and written skills.
*Able to work independently and as part of a team.
*Well-developed communication skills.
*Ability to seek out information when not readily available.
*Motivated, able and willing to learn.
*Punctual and Flexible
*Evidence of being able to adapt working hours to a deadline
*Evidence of being a team player
*Keen to learn clinical skills

Desirable

*Able to produce reports and graphs for internal and external audit purposes as required.
*Phlebotomy or willingness to learn including Heel Pricks on Newborns
*Willingness to work in a clinical laboratory setting as required
*Knowledge of medical terminology
*Working knowledge of patient confidentiality/ Caldicott guidelines
*Awareness of Research Governance

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

*Maths & English at GSCE level, Grade C or above or equivalent
*NVQ Level 3 or equivalent comparable experience
*Education to A level or equivalent
*Knowledge of ICH GCP

Experience

Essential

*Evidence of well-developed IT Skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook etc
*Experience in a clinical setting either NHS or equivalent

Desirable

*Evidence of administrative or clinical audit experience in an NHS setting
*Previous office experience

Additional Criteria

Essential

*IT Literate.
*Experienced user of reporting tools and ability to update skills as necessary.
*Ability to work under own initiative and to prioritise and manage own workload.
*Ability to work to deadlines and under pressure.
*Accurate and attentive to detail.
*Excellent numerical and written skills.
*Able to work independently and as part of a team.
*Well-developed communication skills.
*Ability to seek out information when not readily available.
*Motivated, able and willing to learn.
*Punctual and Flexible
*Evidence of being able to adapt working hours to a deadline
*Evidence of being a team player
*Keen to learn clinical skills

Desirable

*Able to produce reports and graphs for internal and external audit purposes as required.
*Phlebotomy or willingness to learn including Heel Pricks on Newborns
*Willingness to work in a clinical laboratory setting as required
*Knowledge of medical terminology
*Working knowledge of patient confidentiality/ Caldicott guidelines
*Awareness of Research Governance

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

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH

Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH

Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)