Clinical Trials Assistant

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the UK is seeking a Clinical Trials Assistant to enhance patient care by aiding in innovative clinical studies. This role is vital in ensuring smooth operations during trial runs and requires skills in patient identification and recruitment. The organization offers extensive training opportunities and a supportive environment for professional growth. The position demands a commitment to high standards of care and includes a full-time role with a salary ranging from £24,937 to £26,598 per annum.

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare settings and patient interaction is essential.
• Ability to manage responsibilities in a clinical trials environment is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of clinical studies from start to finish.
• Ensure patients receive high-quality care during trials.
• Assist in patient identification and recruitment.

Skills

Experience in bedside care, including recording vital signs

Ability to use healthcare systems

Strong communication skills

Excellent attention to detail

Enthusiasm for supporting patient recruitment

Education

NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent relevant experience

Completed Care Certificate or ability to complete within 3 months

English and Maths qualification GCSE / Functional skills at level 1 or equivalent

Job description

Clinical Trials Assistant

The closing date is 04 January 2026

This is an internal vacancy and we invite applications from employees of Portsmouth Hospital University NHS Trust and Isle of Wight NHS Trust only.

Join our dedicated research team and help shape the future of patient care. We are looking for a Clinical Trials Assistant to support the delivery of innovative clinical studies within the Emergency Department, Women and Childrens Research, and the Medical Assessment Unit at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.

Main duties of the job

As a Clinical Trials Assistant, you will play a vital role in the successful delivery of research studies from start‑up through to completion. Your responsibilities will include patient identification, recruitment, and follow‑up, ensuring trials run smoothly and patients receive the highest standard of care. Full study‑specific training will be provided to equip you with the skills and confidence needed to support our research nurse teams.

About us

Working as a partnership, both Isle of Wight NHS Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust have a shared vision for excellence in care for our patients and communities; with a set of strategic aims underpinning how we will achieve this.

The vision for our single corporate services is to:

• Be an employer of choice for corporate talent, attracting and retaining people who share our values for excellence in care and welcome the opportunity to benefit from the broad range of flexible career and development opportunities we can offer.
• Improve efficiency through simplified and standardised policies, processes, and systems, drawing on the best from both Trusts.
• Do things once and reduce any duplication on transactional tasks giving corporate staff the ability to focus on higher value and more diverse activities.
• Co‑invest in the latest digital solutions and standardise our approach, meaning we do things once for both organisations.
• Improve learning and development opportunities and sharing best practice, upskilling both Trusts.
• Co‑locate teams in purpose‑built facilities on the Island and in Portsmouth to enable closer working and sharing.
• Build resilience for individuals and our teams.

The single corporate service is delivered across both organisation. You may be based at either IWT or PHU and individuals may be required to undertake business travel between sites.

Job responsibilities

NHS Band 3: Salary £24,937 - £26,598 per annum.

Full time: 37.5 hours per week.

What we are looking for:

• Experience in bedside care, including recording vital signs
• Ability to use healthcare systems to screen patients and review clinical information
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and IT skills
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work independently and flexibly
• Enthusiasm for supporting patient recruitment in line with NIHR targets

Phlebotomy skills are desirable but not essential; training will be provided. Previous research experience is an advantage but not required, as comprehensive in‑house training and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certification will be offered.

Why Join Us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career in clinical research and contribute to groundbreaking studies that improve patient care. You will work in a dynamic environment, collaborating with dedicated professionals and gaining valuable experience in research delivery.

Interested?

Take the first step in your research journey today. For more information, please contact Zoe Daly on 023 9228 3773.

For full details of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description

Person Specification

Qualifications

• NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent relevant experience
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Completed Care Certificate or ability to complete within 3‑months of appointment
• English and Maths qualification GCSE / Functional skills at level 1 or equivalent.

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.

Employer name

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

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