Clinical Trials Assistant

NHS; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional NHS Mental Health Trust is hiring a Clinical Trials Assistant to support varied research studies. Responsibilities include assisting in the evaluation of patient eligibility, managing documentation, and carrying out venepuncture and ECGs. The ideal candidate should have a Diploma in Health and Social Care level 3 or equivalent experience in a care environment. This is a fixed-term position for 15 months. Opportunities to enhance your skills in a supportive environment are available.

Qualifications

• Able to manage delegated tasks without supervision.
• Experience working with mental health or learning disabilities.
• Knowledge of data handling and processing.

Responsibilities

• Assist in evaluating patient eligibility for clinical trials.
• Carry out venepuncture and ECGs as required.
• Manage documentation for clinical trial protocols.
• Coordinate patient journeys through clinical trials.
• Handle telephone enquiries effectively.
• Collect and collate trial data accurately.

Skills

Ability to work unsupervised

Experience in a care environment

Understanding of mental health needs

Familiarity with clinical trials

Education

Diploma in Health and Social Care level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Go back Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Trials Assistant

The closing date is 26 December 2025

The Research & Development department at Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust are excited to offer a Clinical Trials Assistant job opportunity (fixed term - 15 months).

The post-holder would assist our team in delivering our busy and varied portfolio of research studies. This role will involve working closely with colleagues to share research study information and support study participants through their research journey. The role will facilitate the smooth running of studies and providing research participation opportunities to our service users, supporting us in providing a high quality research service.

Research and Development is an integral part of the Trust's services using high quality research evidence to improve the quality and value of care. Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys provide Mental Health and Learning Disability services to a large population and are one of the most research-active NHS mental health trusts.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder would provide support to research colleagues and study delivery, including carrying out tasks such as preparing and maintaining study documents, arranging appointments, collating data, arranging postal packs, contacting service users, carrying out venepuncture, ECGs and other relevant study procedures as required, identifying potential study participants, and circulating research opportunities.

About us

We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.

From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.

We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.

We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.

Job responsibilities

• Assist in the evaluation of patient eligibility, in liaison with other appropriate health care professionals for clinical trial entry, involving the co-ordination of tests, obtaining results and arranging transport and documentation of specific specimens as per clinical trial protocols.
• Carry out venepuncture and ECGs as required following appropriate training.
• Assist the co-ordination of the patients journey through the clinical trial protocol e.g., requisition and organisation of any necessary investigations, procurement of patient notes, booking appointments and visits.
• Manage telephone enquiries from staff, patients and carers ensuring that appropriate personnel are informed in order for actions to be taken.
• Coordinate the maintenance of all documentation required in site files, including archiving arrangements.
• Assist with the collection and collation of trial data and completion of trial documentation in accordance with trial protocols.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Diploma in Health and Social Care level 3 or equivalent.

Experience

• Able to work unsupervised on delegated tasks.
• Previous experience as a Band 2/3 HCA or equivalent in a care environment.
• Previous experience of working with people with mental/social health needs or learning disabilities.
• Experience of working with data.
• Familiar with the process of clinical trials.

Knowledge

• An understanding of the needs of people with mental ill health or learning disabilities.
• Understanding of confidentiality.

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.

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust