Clinical Trials Assistant

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust; Bath; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Clinical Trials Assistant in the Rheumatology Research team. The role supports recruitment to studies, performs data entry, and may lead observational projects.

Training is provided for venepuncture, vital signs and ECGs, with extensive admin support to keep study documentation in order. The successful candidate will liaise across RUH teams and external healthcare colleagues, bringing strong organisational skills and NHS experience to

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational and numeracy skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook for calendars and email.
• Experience in NHS or similar professional workplace.
• Experience using Excel, PowerPoint and Access databases.
• Familiarity with medical terminology and NHS computer systems.
• Experience performing venepuncture and clinical measurements (BP/ECG).
• Understanding of clinical research processes and governance.
• Knowledge of invoicing and contracts in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Support the research delivery team with recruitment to studies.
• Lead on some observational research projects and data entry.
• Assist with processing and collection of biological samples, venepuncture, vital signs and ECGs (training provided).
• Help with filing, document maintenance, invoices and other administrative tasks.
• Liaise with internal colleagues and external healthcare partners.

Skills

Excellent organisational skills

Outlook (calendars & email)

Venepuncture

Vital signs & ECG

Medical terminology familiarity

NHS computer systems familiarity

Invoicing & contracts awareness

Education

RSA III or equivalent word processing

NVQ level 3 in care or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Access

Job description

Main area Corporate Grade Band 3 Contract 12 months (12 months fixed term) Hours Part time - 30 hours per week (Would be required to work week days during office hours, can be flexible with working days during Monday -Friday) Job ref 427-8276033

Employer Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Royal United Hospital Town Bath Salary £25,760 - £27,476 pro rata, per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 20/10/2026 23:59

Clinical Trials Assistant

Band 3

Job overview

We are looking for highly motivated individual to fill the role of Clinical Trials Assistant in our Rheumatology Research team at the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust.

The Rheumatology Research portfolio ranges from observational studies to interventional clinical trials.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for supporting the research delivery team with recruitment to research studies in the clinical research portfolio. They will also be asked to take the lead on some observational research projects and to complete the associated data entry.

The post holder will also be involved with the processing and collection of biological research samples, venepuncture, vital signs and ECG's (training can be provided).
They will help with filing and maintenance of essential documents, process invoices and other administrative tasks to support with the research team.

The post holder will be expected to liaise with both internal colleagues at the RUH and external colleagues within the wider healthcare profession.

Working for our organisation

At the RUH we're proud to put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool!

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further information on the role.

Person specification

Knowledge and Experience

• Excellent organisational skills.
• Competence in using Microsoft Outlook Calendars and Microsoft Outlook Email.
• 12 months employment in NHS or other professional workplace
• Competence in using Microsoft Excel spreadsheets, Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Access Database.
• Familiarity with Medical terminology and previous experience of working with NHS computer systems.
• Expertise in performing venepuncture and taking clinical measurements (BP/12 lead ECG).
• An understanding of clinical research processes including ethical submissions, Good Clinical Practice and research governance.
• An understanding of finance processes such as use of invoicing and contracts

Qualifications and Training

• Good general education including competence in numeracy and literacy.
• RSA III or equivalent word processing experience NVQ Level 3 in care or equivalent

Please note - Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered unless an alternative right to work solution can be provided. Candidates requiring sponsorship (or will need sponsorship at the end of a current visa e.g. those with graduate visa's) should reviewthe eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying: Prove your right to work to an employer: Overview - GOV.UK

Employer certification / accreditation badges

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Paul Perry Job title Lead Research Nurse Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 01225 821160 Additional information

Email enquiries can me made via

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Telephone enquiries can be made via 01225 821160

Interviews will be held at the Royal United Hospital in the Wolfson Centre, Zone D1.