Clinical Trials Assistant

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Trials Assistant to work in our Research Department. We have unique opportunities for a motivated person to support the research teams at University Hospitals Dorset. The post will involve working within the Oncology Research Team (Division 1). This post is being partially funded through The Early Cancer Diagnosis Programme, you would be instrumental in the running of this, but with the expectation that you would work on other oncology studies alongside.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the research team to help deliver commercial & NIHR portfolio studies. We are dedicated to providing high quality, patient centred clinical research. If you take pride in your work , have good attention to detail and want a patient facing and administrative role, this could be a very interesting opportunity for you. Working in the research team you will join an enthusiastic, driven and caring team, to help provide research across the trust for new and existing studies.

Our team participates in research within many different specialities across the Trust. Enthusiasm, self-motivation, flexibility and drive will be required for the success of this post. You will be involved in all aspects of the research process from study start-up, recruitment, delivery, and data collection, through to close out of a study. You will need to have an excellent level of written and verbal communication skills and good IT skills.

Main duties of the job

You will work in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, implementing studies to translate scientific discoveries into improved patient outcomes.

Previous research experience is not necessary as all training and development will be provided, although clinical skills of performing venepuncture and laboratory skills would be advantageous (but not essential).

Along with the relevant and appropriate experience, you will need to demonstrate:

• An interest in clinical research
• Initiative
• Excellent communication skills to provide guidance and support to patients and colleagues
• Good time management skills with the ability to meet a deadline.
• Attention to detail.

In this role, you can expect a friendly working environment, professional support and excellent development opportunities.

Contacting the department for more information prior to application is strongly recommended.

Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital (will be required to also work at the Poole site)

Interview Date:TBC

About us

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues

UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.

In some cases this means that a services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview. Secondments to this role could be considered.