Clinical Trials Assistant | University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Christchurch; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Clinical Trials Assistant to join the Research HUB at The Royal Bournemouth on a fixed-term contract. The role involves supporting commercial and NIHR portfolio studies, with cross-cover across RBH research areas.

Training will be provided, and the successful candidate will engage in study start-up, recruitment, data entry and close-out activities while working with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills to provide guidance and support to patients and colleagues.
• Good time management skills with the ability to meet a deadline.

Responsibilities

• Involved in all aspects of the research process from study start-up, recruitment, delivery, data entry, to close out of a study.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, implementing studies to translate scientific discoveries into improved patient outcomes.
• Training and development will be provided; clinical skills such as venepuncture and laboratory skills would be advantageous.

Skills

Excellent communication

Time management

Job description

Clinical Trials Assistant | University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Company:

Company: Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Trials Assistant to work in our Research Department. We have unique opportunities for a motivated person to come and join our research team on a fixed term contract to support our Research HUB at The Royal Bournemouth, the role would also require cross cover in other areas of research at RBH.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the research team to help deliver commercial & NIHR portfolio studies. We are dedicated to providing high quality, patient centred clinical research. If youtake pride in your work , have good attention to detail and want a combination of patient facing and administrative duties,this could be a very interesting opportunity for you. Working in the research team you will join an enthusiastic, driven and caring team, to help provide research across the trust for new and existing studies.

Our team participates in research within many different specialities and areas across the Trust. Enthusiasm, self-motivation, flexibility and drive will be required to ensure the success of this post. You will be involved in all aspects of the research process from study start-up, recruitment, delivery, data entry, to close out of a study. You will need to have an excellent level of written and verbal communication skill and good IT skills.

Interview Date: Monday 9th November 2026

You will work in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, implementing studies to translate scientific discoveries into improved patient outcomes.

Previous research experience is not necessary as all training and development will be provided, although clinical skills of performing venepuncture and laboratory skills would be advantageous .

Along with the relevant and appropriate experience, you will need to demonstrate:

• Excellent communication skills to provide guidance and support to patients and colleagues
• Good time management skills with the ability to meet a deadline.

In this role, you can expect a friendly working environment, professional support and excellent development opportunities.

Base Location: Royal Bournemouth

UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.

If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not bereimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.

UHD has active networks including Women's, DEN, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.

AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process

This advert closes on Wednesday 28 Oct 2026

Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust