Clinical Research Assistant - Oncology Trials

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust; Guildford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust seeks a Research Assistant to bridge clinical care with healthcare science. You will work within the Oncology Research Team, assisting in patient care, trial activities, and data capture, while collaborating with nurses and researchers to ensure quality data.

The role offers development through the Trust’s R&D culture, with a focus on hands-on procedures, trial documentation, and cross-cover for other departments as required.

Qualifications

• Clinical research experience or exposure in healthcare settings.
• Good understanding of patient care pathways in clinical trials.
• Awareness of consent processes and data handling in trials.
• Willingness to develop through CPD and training.

Responsibilities

• Perform essential clinical tasks (ECGs, phlebotomy, vital signs).
• Monitor trial participants and record data per protocol.
• Assist in delivering planned care with safety and comfort in mind.
• Prepare patients for examinations and treatments.
• Identify and respond to urgent clinical situations and escalate as needed.
• Enter trial data accurately into electronic/paper systems.

Skills

Clinical research

Healthcare background

Education

National Care certificate (or willingness to work towards)

ICH/GCP training

CPD programme participation

English language proficiency

Job description

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust seeks a Research Assistant to bridge clinical care with healthcare science. You will work within the Oncology Research Team, assisting in patient care, trial activities, and data capture, while collaborating with nurses and researchers to ensure quality data.

The role offers development through the Trust’s R&D culture, with a focus on hands-on procedures, trial documentation, and cross-cover for other departments as required.