Clinical Trials Assistant & Administrator

University of Dundee; Dundee; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Dundee in Ninewells Hospital is seeking two Clinical Trials Assistant and Administrators to support diabetes, metabolic/endocrine and cardiovascular trials. Roles are fixed-term until 31 March 2027, full-time or part-time (minimum 0.8 FTE) and on-site in Ninewells.

You will work with the Diabetes Clinical Research team, handling data and providing general administrative support to clinicians and researchers, ensuring smooth study delivery.

Qualifications

• Educated to HNC/HND or degree level or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of research processes and clinical trial delivery.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with good data handling.

Responsibilities

• Assist the clinical research team with study delivery and documentation.
• Provide general support to Diabetes Clinical Research staff and liaise with nurses, doctors and external organisations.

Skills

Knowledge of research processes

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills / teamwork

Data collection & documentation

Organisational & time management

Diplomacy & discretion

Flexible & enthusiastic

Word processing

Education

HNC/HND or degree level or equivalent experience

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Clinical Trials Assistant & Administrator - UOD2375

Posted on 3 November 2026 | Reference: UOD2375

Diabetes Endocrinology and Reproductive Biology

Clinical Trials Assistant and Administrator

Faculty of Health

2x Full-Time / Part time (Minimum 0. 8 FTE)/ Fixed term

Grade 4 (£24,479 - £26,707)

We are recruiting for 2 full time or part time ( minimum 0.8 FTE) Grade 4 Clinical Trials Assistant and Administrators within the Diabetes Clinical Research team.

We are seeking 2 exceptional Clinical Trials Assistant and Administrators to join the Diabetes and Metabolic Clinical Research team at the University of Dundee to support clinical trials in diabetes, metabolic /endocrine and cardiovascular disease.

These roles are fixed term contract until 31 March 2027 in the first instance with the possibility for contract extension.

Both posts will be based fully on site in Ninewells Hospital.

You will work closely with Diabetes Network staff and research nurses and doctors and contribute to clinical research projects.

You will assist the clinical research team to carry out the studies and provide a general support function to all team members, learning about the clinical trials process and the practical aspects of clinical research delivery.

Who we're looking for:

• Educated to HNC/HND or degree level or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of research processes.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including evidence of team working and the ability to be proactive in responding to the needs of Unit staff.
• Methodical and meticulous approach to data collection and documentation.
• Excellent computer skills, including Word and Excel.
• Ability to use email .
• Good organisational, and time management skills.
• Ability to work well in a team.
• Ability to exercise diplomacy and discretion with colleagues, patients and external organisations.
• Flexible and enthusiastic approach to your work.

Tuesday, 17 November 2026, 23:59