Clinical Trials Assistant

University College London Hospitals; London; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London is seeking a Clinical Trials Assistant on a 12-month fixed-term contract to provide administrative support for cancer clinical trials. This role is ideal for a recent science graduate and offers a hybrid working model, requiring flexibility to work on-site as needed. Strong communication skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office are essential.

Qualifications

• Interest in clinical research and cancer.
• Ability to manage own workload to meet team goals.
• Full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the research team.
• Manage databases related to several trials within the team's portfolio.
• Work closely with clinical research staff.

Skills

Good verbal communication skills

Good written communication skills

Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel)

Education

New science graduate

Job description

UCLH, one of London’s key cancer centers, is seeking to recruit a Clinical Trials Assistant on a 12-month fixed-term contract to support a growing number of cancer clinical trials. The successful candidate will be based within the Cancer Clinical Trials Unit (CCTU) located at 250 Euston Road.

The post holder will primarily be responsible for providing day-to-day administrative support to the research team and managing databases related to several trials within the team's portfolio. You will be part of a supportive and dynamic team, working closely with clinical research staff. Although the role is administrative, it is vital in supporting clinical research staff to deliver excellent care to patients with cancer. Full training will be provided, but the successful candidate will be expected to manage their own workload to meet team goals.

Main duties of the job:

We are looking for someone with an interest in clinical research and cancer, good verbal and written communication skills, and knowledge of Microsoft Office products such as Excel. This role is ideal for a new science graduate seeking their first experience in a healthcare setting.

We currently support hybrid remote working, allowing a combination of working from home and from the office. Flexibility regarding on-site work is essential, and you may be required to attend the office at short notice to ensure service coverage.

About our organization:

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services to local, national, and international patients. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We operate across eight sites:

• University College Hospital (including Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

UCLH specializes in complex illnesses including women’s health, cancer, infections, neurological, gastrointestinal, and oral diseases. We also have world-class support services such as critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine, and pathology.