North Bristol NHS Trust

Clinical Trials Officer

The closing date is 18 January 2026

Job summary

Come and join our research team!

The Neurosciences Research Team is looking for a Band 4 Clinical Trials Officer to assist us in managing and coordinating our growing portfolio of Research Studies . We deliver a wide range of research studies including Dementia and HD , Movement Disorders, Multiple Sclerosis , Pain and Neuromodulation and Neurosurgical Studies .

This is an exciting new role and we are offering this for a fixed term of 12 months on Band 4 AFC.

If you are dedicated, enthusiastic, with exceptional organisational skills, planning, and attention to detail then we may be the team for you.

We welcome informal visits and encourage you to contact us about the role.

Main duties of the job

Study set up including feasibility, localising documents, workflows and preparing for green light

Study delivery and coordination including site file management, data collection, document management and data entry.

Supporting patient recruitment and follow up

Acting as a point of contact for trial related queries.

Study close out including archiving

Training and development relevant to role

About us

North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.

North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.

Details

Date posted

02 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year pa pro rata (dependent on experience)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

339-R&I4767-RUH

Job locations

North Bristol NHS Trust

Southmead Road

Bristol

BS10 5NB


Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide support to Principal Investigator and senior research nurse to set up appropriate research management systems to comply with ICH-GCP, ISO 14155, local, national and international policies and legislation

Co-ordinate and manage the exchange of information between the study co-ordinating centre, clinical departments and Research & Innovation department.

Complete appropriate databases to record patients recruited to trials, track their visits and submit information to finance department who invoice for commercial studies

Review protocols for trials in order to prepare appropriate labels, clinic sheets and study forms on Trust headed paper, for use during the trial.

Ensure the accuracy and integrity of the information recorded on site files, case report files databases etc

Work closely with the research nurses, organising follow-up visits with patients and investigations as requested and in accordance with trial protocols.

Conduct queries in Access databases when data is requested by the research team

Arrange couriering of samples and other study related material.

Assist with archiving at study closure.

The post holder should be able to identify own learning needs, seek educational opportunities and ensure attendance at all mandatory training sessions

Exhibit professional behaviour and attitude at all times

Recognise own level of competence to ensure safe practice

Be familiar with and abide by Trust policies, procedures and research standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure to ensure optimum patient care, data integrity and the safety of patients and staff

Act as a role model by upholding and implementing good practice in the workplace ,always ensuring the highest standards of evidenced based care

Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide support to Principal Investigator and senior research nurse to set up appropriate research management systems to comply with ICH-GCP, ISO 14155, local, national and international policies and legislation

Co-ordinate and manage the exchange of information between the study co-ordinating centre, clinical departments and Research & Innovation department.

Complete appropriate databases to record patients recruited to trials, track their visits and submit information to finance department who invoice for commercial studies

Review protocols for trials in order to prepare appropriate labels, clinic sheets and study forms on Trust headed paper, for use during the trial.

Ensure the accuracy and integrity of the information recorded on site files, case report files databases etc

Work closely with the research nurses, organising follow-up visits with patients and investigations as requested and in accordance with trial protocols.

Conduct queries in Access databases when data is requested by the research team

Arrange couriering of samples and other study related material.

Assist with archiving at study closure.

The post holder should be able to identify own learning needs, seek educational opportunities and ensure attendance at all mandatory training sessions

Exhibit professional behaviour and attitude at all times

Recognise own level of competence to ensure safe practice

Be familiar with and abide by Trust policies, procedures and research standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure to ensure optimum patient care, data integrity and the safety of patients and staff

Act as a role model by upholding and implementing good practice in the workplace ,always ensuring the highest standards of evidenced based care

Person Specification

Education/Training/Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ in Health, Social Science or science

Desirable

  • Foundation Degree in Health, Social Science or Science

Work Experience

Essential

  • Use of all Microsoft Office programs with ability to create and manipulate Excel spread sheets
  • project management experience
  • Experience of working to protocols and procedures

Desirable

  • Previous experience of working within a healthcare/caring environment

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Understanding of patient confidentiality / Data Protection
  • Knowledge of medical terminology
  • Willingness to learn new skills
  • Clerical and IT skills to include typing and minute taking at meetings
  • Work well under pressure

Desirable

  • Research Experience
  • Awareness of current policy issues in health services, research and its governance

Personal Qualities/Special Circumstances

Essential

  • Evidence of continuing professional development
  • Ability to use initiative and judgement in dealing with non-routine enquiries and situations
Person Specification

Education/Training/Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ in Health, Social Science or science

Desirable

  • Foundation Degree in Health, Social Science or Science

Work Experience

Essential

  • Use of all Microsoft Office programs with ability to create and manipulate Excel spread sheets
  • project management experience
  • Experience of working to protocols and procedures

Desirable

  • Previous experience of working within a healthcare/caring environment

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Understanding of patient confidentiality / Data Protection
  • Knowledge of medical terminology
  • Willingness to learn new skills
  • Clerical and IT skills to include typing and minute taking at meetings
  • Work well under pressure

Desirable

  • Research Experience
  • Awareness of current policy issues in health services, research and its governance

Personal Qualities/Special Circumstances

Essential

  • Evidence of continuing professional development
  • Ability to use initiative and judgement in dealing with non-routine enquiries and situations

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

North Bristol NHS Trust

Address

North Bristol NHS Trust

Southmead Road

Bristol

BS10 5NB


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Bristol NHS Trust

Address

North Bristol NHS Trust

Southmead Road

Bristol

BS10 5NB


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Research Nurse

Catherine Humphries

catherine.humphries@nbt.nhs.uk

01174148276

Details

Date posted

02 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year pa pro rata (dependent on experience)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

339-R&I4767-RUH

Job locations

North Bristol NHS Trust

Southmead Road

Bristol

BS10 5NB


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