Clinical Research Assistant: Coordinated Patient Studies

Bradford District Care Nhs Foundation Trust; Aberford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing support packages

Internal and external development and

Learning opportunities

Increase mileage rates for > 4500

Defence Employer Recognition Scheme –

Job summary

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a motivated individual to support delivery of clinical research studies. You will recruit participants, coordinate visits, collect data and ensure studies meet high standards.

You will collaborate with clinical teams, maintain data integrity and support governance and audits, while working Monday to Friday 9-5 with a focus on patient care and research delivery.

Qualifications

• A level/NVQ Level 3 qualification in Administration Health or Science or equivalent experience in the same areas.
• Evidence of continuing professional development and willingness to undertake further training.
• Degree/ higher education or equivalent
• Good Clinical Practice certificate (GCP)
• Awareness or training in Informed Consent with Adults Lacking Capacity.
• Relevant clinical experience in a patient-facing healthcare clinical role OR proven, relevant experience as an administrator working within busy environments, dealing with people at all levels and contributing in a positive, proactive manner.
• Evidence of comprehensive administrative experience including the use of Microsoft Office software (including Word, Excel, Power-point and Outlook)
• Proven experience of working independently on projects/tasks, ability to work as a team member & on own initiative.
• Understanding of confidentiality issues Ability to support and educate colleagues, patients and carers.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with relevant departments to streamline trial setup, promote NIHR studies with clinical services and/or within the communities, and attend clinical meetings.
• Screening medical records against strict protocols, identify eligible patients, obtain informed consent, and handle electronic randomisation.
• Schedule appointments, prepare visit documents/equipment, record vital observations (BP, heart rate, temperature), and safely transport and process blood samples.
• Accurately transcribe data from medical records into electronic or paper Case Report Forms (CRFs) and resolve data queries.
• Maintain strict compliance with ICH-GCP guidelines, update SOPs, and manage site files for audits.
• Act as a flexible team player across a Monday-Friday 9-5 service, managing stakeholder enquiries with confidentiality.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Organisational skills

Professionalism

Team collaboration

Clinical research governance knowledge

Education

A level/NVQ Level 3 in Administration Health or Science

GCP certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a motivated individual to support delivery of clinical research studies. You will recruit participants, coordinate visits, collect data and ensure studies meet high standards.

You will collaborate with clinical teams, maintain data integrity and support governance and audits, while working Monday to Friday 9-5 with a focus on patient care and research delivery.