Clinical Trials Assistant

Job summary

Corporate Services (Research & Development)

Clinical Trials Assistant Band 3

This role will be offered for 12 month secondment/ fixed term in the first instance and renewed for a further year as required.

The Respirtory Medicine Group Clinical Trials Team are looking for a Clinical Trials Assistant to work within the unit to support an increasing portfolio of clinical trials.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual who will be responsible for assisting the Respratory clinical research teams with all aspects of administration/coordination relating to clinical trials according to Good Clinical Practice (GCP), standard operating procedures (SOPs) and trust policies.

The post is offered on a 12 month contract (fixed term for external candidates and on a secondment for internal candidates), part time 18.75 hours per week. The work pattern will be variable between the hours of 8am and 6pm Mon to Fri to meet the needs of the service requirements.

Please note that this advertised vacancy does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa and therefore HUTH would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role

Main duties of the job

Experience of working in this specialty or in clinical research, plus a mature attitude, are essential, as is a minimum of two years' experience of working with patients, or in a patient administration role, in a health care environment.

The post-holder will be required to work with all members of the multi-disciplinary team in the recruitment, screening and care of patients in Respiratory clinical trials.

The post requires excellent communication skills, a proficiency in Windows operating systems and general use of office suites including word and outlook, a basic understanding of scientific protocols, an ability to prioritise workload and to work independently, unsupervised and flexibly.

The successful applicant will need to be enthusiastic and ready to work actively in supporting an established team of research nurses in recruiting and following up patients who are participating in research trials. Liaison with external research partners such as pharmaceutical companies, research networks and clinical trials units will also be required.

Although the post holder's primary base would be at CHH, there is an expectation that the post holder will be flexible and responsive to the research needs of the organisation and may therefore be required to work in other research areas across the Trust.

About us

HUTH has two main sites: Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital with an annual budget of approximately £500 million. The Trust employs around 11,000 staff and serves an extended population of 1.25 million, delivering a number of outpatient services from locations across the area, extending from Scarborough in North Yorkshire to Grimsby and Scunthorpe in North East and North Lincolnshire respectively

Our vision is Great Staff, Great Care, Great Future, as we believe that by developing an innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver great care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Trust and our community.

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.