Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Clinical Trials Assistant (XR03)

The closing date is 10 April 2026

Job summary

The Haematology Clinical Trials Department offers a busy and dynamic environment, supporting the delivery of a large portfolio of Phase I - III Clinical Trials.

We are looking for a passionate and motivated individual to join us in the exciting role of Clinical Trials Assistant at St Jamess Hospital, Leeds. We can truly make a difference to an individuals care and experience within LTHT and we strive to ensure research is considered as a treatment option for all eligible patients.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will help support the delivery of a high-quality service and ensure the team work collaboratively and maintain the large portfolio of complex studies running within the department. They will work closely with the Admin Team, Research Nurses, Investigators and Sponsors.

The Clinical Trials Assistant role involves tracking patients throughout their journey in a Clinical Trial, they will collect complex data to enter into case report forms, attention to detail is essential. They will ensure all trial protocols are adhered to and work with study monitors to facilitate monitoring visits, answering data queries, and adhering to Good Clinical Practice.

They will also maintain the study site files, filing essential documents and processing amendments involving multiple departments within the Trust.

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

20 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9298-DRI-0268

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 inclinical 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

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Ability to develop a working knowledge of clinical research
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

Skills and 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

Qualifications

Essential

Good standard of education to a minimum of GCSE level

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Ability to develop a working knowledge of clinical research
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

Skills and 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

Qualifications

Essential

Good standard of education to a minimum of GCSE level

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)