Clinical Trials Assistant

NHS; Manchester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Manchester seeks an enthusiastic Clinical Trials Assistant to support research nurses and the trial coordination management team. This role involves assisting with clinical trial administration and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational and communication skills, and will have experience in administrative tasks. Full-time position with flexible working options available.

Qualifications

• Experience with administrative tasks including data management.
• Previous experience in a clinical trials or research environment is desirable.
• Some understanding of the clinical trials process is essential.

Responsibilities

• Act as a point of contact for research and development teams.
• Assist with trial set-up and administrative duties.
• Ensure data collection and maintenance of essential documentation.

Skills

Good written and oral communication

Accuracy and attention to detail

Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel

Good organisational skills

Good interpersonal skills

Education

Diploma or administration experience

Degree in a science or health-related discipline

Relevant training courses in clinical research

Qualification in computing or IT / relevant IT experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Summary

Clinical Trials Assistant (Band 3) with scope to transition to a Clinical Trials Coordinator (Band 4) after successfully completing and passing a competency review. This post is offered at 37.5 hours per week, with flexible or part‑time working available.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who will assist research nurses, consultants and the trial coordination management team with various aspects of clinical trial administration and coordination. Good organisational and communication skills, multi‑tasking ability and attention to detail are essential.

The Renal and Oesophagogastric research team works on early‑phase, biomarker, real‑world data, radiotherapy and future proton‑beam trials. It is a hard‑working, friendly team dedicated to pioneering cancer research and improving patient outcomes.

Details

• Posted: 14 January 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: 3
• Salary: £24,937 – £30,162 per annum, pro rata
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full‑time (37.5 hrs)
• Reference: 413-102020-RI-SD
• Location: Renal – Q01128, Wilmslow Road, Manchester, M20 4BX

Responsibilities

• Act as point of contact for the research and development core team and study sponsors, communicating data queries, monitoring visits and other enquiries.
• Assist with general administrative duties for the set‑up and initiation of trials under the supervision of Senior Clinical Trials Coordinators.
• Assist in completion of activity logs to enable invoicing, and maintain investigator site files and essential documentation in accordance with ICH‑GCP and Trust SOPs.
• Process trial amendment submissions per ICH‑GCP and Trust SOPs.
• Provide administrative support for safety reporting to Clinical Research Nurses and Principal Investigators under supervision.
• Complete team reporting mechanisms (recruitment activity logs, patient visit logs, costing spreadsheets, case report form trackers, electronic proformas).
• Assist with development of trial workbooks for review by the lead Clinical Research Nurse and Principal Investigator.
• Ensure collection of clinical case notes for all patients for monitoring and audit.
• Complete case report forms as per sponsor, liaising with trial monitors to ensure valid data.
• Communicate with NHS staff regarding case notes, data collection, tumour blocks, mortality data and other trial activities.
• Arrange shipping and delivery of trial data, including import/export of tumour blocks, ECGs and scans.
• Arrange team and trial meetings, producing minutes in a timely manner.
• Ensure data is up‑to‑date for meetings relating to clinical trials.
• Attend project‑related meetings, investigator meetings (abroad or teleconferences). 
• Assist with audit and inspection preparation.
• Assist trial document archiving according to Trust guidelines.
• Maintain office/trial supplies and assist with ordering.
• Undertake general administrative tasks as delegated by the Research Division to support patient recruitment teams.

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications

• Diploma or administration experience.

Desirable Qualifications

• Degree in a science or health‑related discipline.
• Relevant training courses in clinical research.
• Qualification in computing or IT / relevant IT experience.

Essential Experience

• Administrative tasks including data management.

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience in a clinical trials or research environment.
• Experience within a health‑care system.
• Relevant experience within a Good Clinical Practice and research environment.

Essential Skills

• Good written and oral communication.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Good organisational skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.

Desirable Skills

• Full Microsoft Office suite proficiency.

Essential Knowledge

• Some understanding of the clinical trials process.
• Familiarity with GCP guidelines/EU directives.

Desirable Knowledge

• Understanding of medical terminology and cancer.
• Knowledge of patient information systems.
• Understanding of case report forms.
• Knowledge of clinical governance.

Values

• Ability to demonstrate organisational values and behaviours.

Other

• Flexible, ability to adapt to service requirements.
• Hardworking; ability to manage a busy workload.
• Ability to work unsupervised or as part of a team.
• Ability to work to tight and/or unexpected deadlines.
• Tactful and diplomatic.
• Ability to troubleshoot effectively (desired).

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure & Barring Service check.

Employer Details

Employer: The Christie NHS FT

Address: Renal – Q01128, Wilmslow Road, Manchester, M20 4BX

Website: https://www.christie.nhs.uk/