Band 3/4 - (Trainee) Clinical Trials Assistant, Research & Development

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Watford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A national healthcare trust in England is seeking a self-motivated Clinical Trials Assistant to support research staff on clinical studies. The role requires a degree in a relevant discipline and knowledge of Good Clinical Practice, as well as data collection and administrative skills. This is a fixed-term position for one year, focusing on providing research support in various specialties. The candidate must demonstrate strong communication skills and work within a multidisciplinary team to ensure the highest patient care standards.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline or with previous relevant experience.
• Knowledge of health information management through relevant qualifications.
• Understanding of NHS business and administrative processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive research support including administrative tasks.
• Assist in supporting clinical research studies from set-up to archiving.
• Liaise between the R&D department and multidisciplinary team members.

Skills

Research methodologies

Data collection and analysis

Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice

Communication skills

Education

Degree in science, health, or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Go back West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Band 3/4 - (Trainee) Clinical Trials Assistant, Research & Development

The closing date is 04 January 2026

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, self-motivated Clinical Trials Assistant to work with research staff on clinical research studies at all sites within West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (WHTH).

The appointment will be fixed term/secondment for one year in the first instance. The band will depend on research experience. This role will be Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week, with full details to be discussed upon appointment.

It will be a two-stage interview process. Stage 1 will include a 20-minute Microsoft Excel Task on Wednesday 14th January 2026 (please ensure you have Microsoft Excel and Teams loaded onto your workstation). The next stage will be an in-person interview on Friday 16th January 2026

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Please note - we are unable to obtain a Certificate of Sponsorship (Work Permit) for this role.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will assist in supporting a portfolio of clinical research studies, from study set-up to archiving, in accordance with clinical trial protocols, local SOPs and all relevant regulatory standards.

The role will also collaborative working, with the post holder liaising between the R&D department and all members of the multidisciplinary team in order to assist with the conduct of research studies.

The R&D team work across specialities so the post holder will be given the opportunity to work within varied specialities to support research in those areas.

The post holder will provide the highest standards of patient care in line with research protocols and ICH Good Clinical Practice guidelines, safeguarding the well‑being and safety of the patients and integrity of the data.

About us

With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award‑winning virtual hospital and re‑imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long‑term health condition and require support or guidance please [e-mail] If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Job responsibilities

As a Clinical Trials Assistant, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive research support, including (but not limited to) administrative tasks, data collection, and coordination of trials.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

• Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline (i.e. science, health, health management, social science or a registered nurse or Allied Health Professional) or with previous relevant experience.
• Knowledge of health information management acquired through a relevant specialist qualification or equivalent experience of information handling and analysis gained in a work environment.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of the Data
• Protection Act and General Data
• Protection Regulation (GDPR).
• Knowledge of research methodologies and current national systems and structures for the approval, management and monitoring of clinical research in the NHS.
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
• Knowledge of web‑based applications
• Understanding of NHS business and administrative processes.
• Understanding of NHS IT infrastructure, system requirements and quality standards.
• Knowledge of medical terminology

Experience

• Experience of working on multiple parallel tasks to strict and often tight deadlines.
• Experience of managing information systems and developing databases and spreadsheets
• For roles requiring clinical input, relevant clinical experience

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.

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust