Job summary
The NIHR Liverpool Clinical Research Unit (CRU) is a Phase 1 accredited unit, the first NHS trust in England and Wales to achieve this standard. The unit undertakes and delivers early phase clinical trials (drug development studies) in patients and healthy volunteers. It is of critical importance that the unit is able to operationalize these studies while ensuring subject safety is prioritised at all times.The post holder will provide comprehensive support to the research team. They will be expected to perform a variety of clinical, research and house keeping duties within a research environment. The post holder will work closely alongside the research nurse to provide support with study set up and on-going maintenance of documentation management for clinical trials. They will assist the research nurse with participant study visits and clinical trial procedures.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as an integral member of the research team, supporting the delivery of high-quality clinical research within the unit. They will contribute to maintaining a clean, safe, well-organised, and comfortable environment.
The post holder will be responsible for coordinating facility services within the unit, including cleaning, catering, and minor maintenance, ensuring these services meet required standards. Duties will also include supporting research activity through the preparation of clinical and research areas, assisting with participant visits, and undertaking specified research-related tasks as delegated by the research nurse or nurse in charge to meet individual participant or patient needs in line with study protocols.
The role requires close collaboration with clinical teams, research staff, and support service departments to ensure smooth day-to-day operations. The post holder will monitor quality standards across facilities and research support activities, report any deficiencies, and take appropriate action within their scope of practice.
Additional responsibilities include maintaining adequate stock levels of clinical and research supplies, ensuring equipment is appropriately maintained and within service dates, and supporting compliance with infection control, health and safety, and governance requirements across the unit.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.
For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women's Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.
For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit their careers page.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assist Research Nurse with patients study visits, screening clinics and clinical trial procedures. This will include venepuncture, vital signs, placement of Holter, ECG monitoring equipment and ECG recording (after appropriate training).
Complete BLS training
To carry out the collection, processing (including centrifugation, freezing) of biological specimens according to protocol requirements.
Deal with telephone enquiries from patients, relatives, medical staff and clinical trial personnel.
Deal efficiently with enquiries from other departments or hospitals.
Delivering prescriptions to pharmacy and collecting trial medication as required.
Retrieval of medical records, investigation reports, etc.
General clerical duties including filing of reports/letters, photocopying, faxing and correspondence.
To carry out the collection of data, and accurate completion of research documentation as appropriate, with meticulous attention to detail
Access data/information from Trust information systems as requiredAssisting members of the research team with general clerical duties.
Deal with postal & telephone enquires on behalf of the research team. Observe strict confidentiality in accordance with the Data Protection Act and Caldicott Principles.
To meet on a regular basis with the CRU Clinical Manager for professional support and guidance.
Attend training courses as and when required.
To attend research network meetings, Investigator Meetings for clinical trials.
To comply with ICH GCP.
Promote, monitor and comply with all aspects of Health and Safety.
Undertake any other duties deemed relevant to the post and grade.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assist Research Nurse with patients study visits, screening clinics and clinical trial procedures. This will include venepuncture, vital signs, placement of Holter, ECG monitoring equipment and ECG recording (after appropriate training).
Complete BLS training
To carry out the collection, processing (including centrifugation, freezing) of biological specimens according to protocol requirements.
Deal with telephone enquiries from patients, relatives, medical staff and clinical trial personnel.
Deal efficiently with enquiries from other departments or hospitals.
Delivering prescriptions to pharmacy and collecting trial medication as required.
Retrieval of medical records, investigation reports, etc.
General clerical duties including filing of reports/letters, photocopying, faxing and correspondence.
To carry out the collection of data, and accurate completion of research documentation as appropriate, with meticulous attention to detail
Access data/information from Trust information systems as requiredAssisting members of the research team with general clerical duties.
Deal with postal & telephone enquires on behalf of the research team. Observe strict confidentiality in accordance with the Data Protection Act and Caldicott Principles.
To meet on a regular basis with the CRU Clinical Manager for professional support and guidance.
Attend training courses as and when required.
To attend research network meetings, Investigator Meetings for clinical trials.
To comply with ICH GCP.
Promote, monitor and comply with all aspects of Health and Safety.
Undertake any other duties deemed relevant to the post and grade.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ3 in relevant subject or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Sufficient computer skills; Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Internet and email.
- Spreadsheets/databases
Desirable
- Experience of working in a Health Care setting
Knowledge
Essential
- Medical Terminology
- An understanding of ethical and quality standards applicable to clinical trials, including EU Directive on ICH GCP requirements
Desirable
- Good working knowledge of Hospital information systems
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both written and personal
- Meticulous attention to detail and a high standard of accuracy, e.g. in the capture and validation of clinical trial data
- Ability to use tact and a sensitive approach to patients and relatives
Desirable
- Venepuncture/Cannulation skills
Other
Essential
- Flexible approach to work
- Ability to organise and prioritise own work load and use own initiative
- Willingness to undertake training
- An interest in the area/speciality of the research
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ3 in relevant subject or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Sufficient computer skills; Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Internet and email.
- Spreadsheets/databases
Desirable
- Experience of working in a Health Care setting
Knowledge
Essential
- Medical Terminology
- An understanding of ethical and quality standards applicable to clinical trials, including EU Directive on ICH GCP requirements
Desirable
- Good working knowledge of Hospital information systems
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both written and personal
- Meticulous attention to detail and a high standard of accuracy, e.g. in the capture and validation of clinical trial data
- Ability to use tact and a sensitive approach to patients and relatives
Desirable
- Venepuncture/Cannulation skills
Other
Essential
- Flexible approach to work
- Ability to organise and prioritise own work load and use own initiative
- Willingness to undertake training
- An interest in the area/speciality of the research
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
NIHR Liverpool Clinical Research Facility, Royal Liverpool Hospital
Mount Vernon Street
Liverpool
L7 8YE
Employer's website
https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
