North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Trials Assistant - Peterborough

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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, and expected to travel to Hinchingbrooke Hospital when required.

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.

Date posted

19 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

176-C-7479564-A

Job locations

Peterborough City Hospital

Bretton Gate

Peterborough

PE3 9GZ

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

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

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

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

Person Specification

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

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

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

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

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

Employer's website

https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)