Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Clinical Trials Assistant (XR03)

The closing date is 02 December 2025

Job summary

The Oncology Research Clinical Trials Data Team is recruiting!

The Research and Innovation Department is continuing its exciting expansion. We have several research specialities and the Oncology research portfolio is looking for a Clinical Trials Assistant. It is a full time post with a permanent contract. This post will be based at the Research and Innovation Centre.

The post holder will contribute actively to the conduct, coordination, and delivery of the Oncology Research Portfolio. The main tasks are: responsibility for a portfolio of trials covering a variety of disease sites, data input, attention to detail. In addition of being responsible for ensuring that high standards of clinical care planning, delivery, safety, and patient satisfaction are to a very high standards, compliance with Trust policy, study protocol requirements, local and national guidance and legislation is required

If you are interested in the post, we would like to encourage you to contact the recruiting manager for an informal discussion.

Main duties of the job

We are looking to recruit a proactive and self-motivated individual with a keen interest in research to work within the Oncology Clinical Trials Data team. The post-holder will: work within a team of 11 with their own responsibility for a specific portfolio. Attention to detail is essential due to the amount of data input required. Good organisational skills are required along with excellent communication skills as you will be liaising with the wider oncology team, PI's, nurses and also the wider clinical trials units around the country. Other aspects of the role include, printing and filing, archiving. Due to various deadlines time management skills would be advantageous.

About us

Research is at the heart of our Trust. Leeds Teaching Hospitals is involved in research at all levels, developing and trialling new treatments for patients. We believe that being involved in cutting-edge research helps us provide better care to our patients.

Over the next 5 years, we aim to be the best Trust to deliver high-quality clinical research and to champion research amongst our staff. We also aim to support and grow our world-class clinical infrastructure and assets for research and innovation.

We have a very proactive Research Academy. It offers an extensive programme of education and training tailored to meet the needs of individuals, teams involved in clinical research delivery in Health and Social Care.

Our five Trust values are part of what make us different. They have been developed by our staff. They are:

- Patient-centred

- Collaborative

- Fair

- Accountable

- Empowered

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.

Date posted

11 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9298-DRI-0247

Job locations

St. James's University Hospital

Beckett Street

Leeds

LS9 7TF

Job description

Job responsibilities

The focus of this role is towards meeting the needs of those who participate in

clinical trials across the Trust. This role will involve working closely with the

senior research nurses, research team, and all members of the multidisciplinary

team to, facilitate and maintain a high-quality research service.

The post holder may be expected to interact with patients and their families in

relation to the requirements of the clinical trials and be able to work without

supervision in some areas.

The post holder may need to perform clinical activities such as, ECG,

phlebotomy, cannulation, obtaining biological samples as agreed with manager

and where appropriate with adequate documented training

Job description

Job responsibilities

The focus of this role is towards meeting the needs of those who participate in

clinical trials across the Trust. This role will involve working closely with the

senior research nurses, research team, and all members of the multidisciplinary

team to, facilitate and maintain a high-quality research service.

The post holder may be expected to interact with patients and their families in

relation to the requirements of the clinical trials and be able to work without

supervision in some areas.

The post holder may need to perform clinical activities such as, ECG,

phlebotomy, cannulation, obtaining biological samples as agreed with manager

and where appropriate with adequate documented training

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Good standard of education to a minimum of GCSE level

Experience

Essential

Administrative experience
Able to work unsupervised
Familiar with the process of clinical trials
A willingness to undergo personal development and learn new skills
Ability to develop a working knowledge of clinical research

Desirable

Knowledge of research methodologies
Clinical Trials experience
Experience of contact with patients in either a clinical or research setting

Skills & behaviours

Essential

Professional attitude to work, diplomatic and calm under pressure
Participate in and contribute to team discussions
Able to work on own initiative/Proactive approach
Commitment to achieving the objectives of the research team
Able to prioritise and manage time effectively
Able to motivate staff
Ability to support and educate colleagues, patients and carers
Must be able to deal with the public and staff in a pleasant and polite manner at all times
Familiarity with Word Office software packages
Standard keyboard skills
Good standard of written and spoken English
Ability to pay attention to detail

Desirable

Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary),

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Good standard of education to a minimum of GCSE level

Experience

Essential

Administrative experience
Able to work unsupervised
Familiar with the process of clinical trials
A willingness to undergo personal development and learn new skills
Ability to develop a working knowledge of clinical research

Desirable

Knowledge of research methodologies
Clinical Trials experience
Experience of contact with patients in either a clinical or research setting

Skills & behaviours

Essential

Professional attitude to work, diplomatic and calm under pressure
Participate in and contribute to team discussions
Able to work on own initiative/Proactive approach
Commitment to achieving the objectives of the research team
Able to prioritise and manage time effectively
Able to motivate staff
Ability to support and educate colleagues, patients and carers
Must be able to deal with the public and staff in a pleasant and polite manner at all times
Familiarity with Word Office software packages
Standard keyboard skills
Good standard of written and spoken English
Ability to pay attention to detail

Desirable

Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary),

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

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

St. James's University Hospital

Beckett Street

Leeds

LS9 7TF

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

St. James's University Hospital

Beckett Street

Leeds

LS9 7TF

Employer's website

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