ART Assistant Clinical Research Practitioner (XR04)

Leeds Teaching Hospitals; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider based in Leeds is seeking an ART Assistant Clinical Research Practitioner to support clinical research studies in various settings. The role involves responsibilities like participant recruitment, data management, and administrative tasks. Ideal candidates should possess strong planning and communication skills, and have prior knowledge of clinical research governance. This is an opportunity to work within a well-respected team, contributing to high-quality research delivery.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Good planning and organisational skills.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support aspects of study delivery including screening and recruitment.
• Provide general administrative support to trial portfolios.
• Assist the Agile Research Delivery Team with administration.

Skills

Good planning and organisational skills

Good interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to work independently

Willing to undertake professional development

Ability to travel for work

Education

Educated to A level or equivalent

NVQ3/foundation degree in a healthcare-related subject

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Hub applications

Job description

ART Assistant Clinical Research Practitioner (XR04)

Short introduction: role based in Leeds City Centre, working with the Agile Research Delivery Team (ARDT) across secondary and primary care settings in West Yorkshire. Candidates should have experience supporting clinical research studies in dynamic environments.

Main duties of the job

• Support aspects of study delivery including screening, recruitment, consent, follow‑ups, data management, sample collection and processing across all specialties and settings.
• Provide general administrative support to trial portfolios, including filing, typing, fielding telephone calls, ordering patient notes and retrieving patient test results via hospital/primary care IT systems.
• Assist the Agile Research Delivery Team with administration related to study delivery tasks, data management and staff recruitment/development processes.
• Utilise the NIHR Hub (including Gmail and Google Drive) and other information systems (e.g., spreadsheets) as required.
• Contribute to administrative oversight of the Local Portfolio Management System (LMPS) and support effective communication of research studies with staff and participants.
• Support Research Nurses/CRPs/AHPs in performing assessments and physiological measurements (venepuncture, blood pressure, urinalysis, weight and height) as required by protocol.
• Identify and alert senior team members to serious adverse events and incidents as per regulatory requirements.
• Ensure accurate collection and maintenance of all research records and results, allowing data verification.
• Provide timely information to support entry to Local Project Management Systems (LPMS).
• Support research teams in preparing documentation for monitoring visits.
• Assist participants with clinic appointments, tests and follow‑up, working under supervision of a statutory registered professional.
• Work autonomously, seek advice when needed, and report and raise issues as per trust policy.
• Arrange for pathological samples, radiological films and electronic data to be sent for central review.
• Champion the role of industry in NHS and social care and support high‑quality research delivery services for selected studies.
• Engage patients, carers and the public, ensuring information, involvement and feedback opportunities are optimised.

About us

The NIHR RRDNs play a key role in supporting research sites and delivering funded research across the health and care system in England. Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is the host organisation for the Yorkshire and Humber RRDN region.

Person Specification

Skills & behaviours

Essential

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Good planning and organisational skills.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Willing to undertake professional development as required.
• Ability to travel for work.

Desirable

• Current driving licence.

Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of the governance and legislative framework for conducting clinical research studies, including ICH Good Clinical Practice.
• Knowledge of the clinical trial and health and care research lifecycle, including experience setting up studies in a health or care setting.
• Demonstrable experience of data management/administration (preferably in a health or care setting).
• Computer literate with experience of web applications, Microsoft Office and/or Google Hub applications.
• Understanding of confidentiality issues.

Desirable

• Experience in the care of patients/participants enrolled in research studies.
• Knowledge of case note tracking, computerised patient administrative systems.
• Phlebotomy experience.

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to A level or equivalent.
• NVQ3/foundation degree in a healthcare-related subject or working towards.

Desirable

• Completed or working towards a Care Certificate.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

Wizu Workspace, 55 St Pauls St, Leeds, LS1 2TE

Employer's website

https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/