Clinical Trials Assistant - Peterborough

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Healthcare or Admin Assistant with an interest in clinical research to join our team. You will perform administration tasks and assist in running clinical trials, including creating and maintaining trial files and data entry.

You will also support patient observations, sample handling, and lab stock management under guidance. IT and communication skills are essential, and training on ICH-GCP will be provided.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology in clinical research or healthcare.
• Ability to learn new research skills and guidelines (ICH-GCP).
• Attention to detail and good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain files for clinical trials.
• Assist in data collection and entry for trials.
• Maintain databases of trial activity.
• Support clinical tasks such as patient observations and sample handling.
• Help manage lab stock and kits.

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

If you are a Healthcare or Admin Assistant with a passion for research, then join our exceptional clinical research team at North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust!, Your main tasks will be focused on: 1. Administration tasks

• Creating and maintaining of files for clinical trials;
• Assisting in clinical trial data collection and entry;
• Maintaining the databases of trial activity identifying;

Clinical tasks

• Patient observations;
• Assisting in managing sample collection including phlebotomy;
• Processing and shipping of clinical trial samples;
• Managing the lab and stock level of lab kits.

You will have some knowledge of medical terminology in a clinical research and/or a healthcare setting. As a key member of the team, you will have a vital role in assisting the delivery of research projects in a timely and safely manner while offering support to the research nurses/practitioners and local clinicians. You will demonstrate attention to detail and excellent communication and IT skills.

Clinical research experience is not essential for the role, as we will teach you the research skills you need to successfully perform this role, as well as the knowledge of the guidelines of International Conference on Harmonisation Guidelines for Good Clinical Practice (ICH-GCP). We encourage you and offer you support in developing further your knowledge and skills in a clinical research setting.

We are committed to supporting colleagues through organisational change. Priority will be given to staff at risk within North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust and Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Integrated Care Board.