Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Clinical Trials Assistant (XN03)

The closing date is 26 December 2025

Job summary

The Immunology Research Team is recruiting!

The Research and Innovation Department is continuing its exciting expansion. We have several research specialities and the Immunology Research Portfolio is looking for a Clinical Trials Assistant. It is a full time post (1.0 WTE), 2 year fixed term contract due to funding. This post will be based at SJUH, but may need to work across site.

The post holder will contribute actively to the conduct, coordination, and delivery of the Immunology Research Portfolio. The main tasks are: Patient recruitment, venepuncture ,data collection and data inputting. 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.

Expected Shortlisting Date

05/01/2026

Planned Interview Date

16/01/2026

Main duties of the job

We are looking to recruit a proactive and self-motivated individual with a keen interest in research to work predominantly in the immunology team.

The post holder will contribute actively to the conduct, coordination and delivery of the Immunology Portfolio, working alongside a dedicated team of Nurses and CTA's. The postholder will be expected to carry out tasks such as, approach and consent eligible patients, perform venepuncture and handle biological samples, other clinical assessments, data collection and inputting onto the relevant databases alongside maintenance of study documentation and site files.

The successful applicant will be competent in venepuncture and have basic IT skills with a willingness to learn and develop. They will have excellent communication skills, and be a creative problem solver, who is comfortable working independently and as part of a team.

The post holder will be required to work alongside industry partners, the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Clinical Research Network (CRN) Yorkshire and Humber (Y&H) and colleagues in neighbouring establishments, attending regional and national meetings as required

The post-holder will have the opportunity to develop their research skills through formal and experiential learning, supervision, mentoring and peer support.

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

05 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9298-DRI-0252

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

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)

Experience

Essential

Administrative experience
Able to work unsupervised
Familiar with the process of clinical trials

Desirable

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Good standard of education to a minimum of GCSE level

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)

Experience

Essential

Administrative experience
Able to work unsupervised
Familiar with the process of clinical trials

Desirable

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

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)