Healthcare Assistant

Clerkenwell Health; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Clerkenwell Health is seeking a Clinical Trials Assistant/Healthcare Assistant to support Phase 1-3 trials in line with ICH-GCP. The role involves patient care, clinical support, and trial management to ensure regulatory and ethical standards are met.

The position requires at least 1 year as Band 4 in a clinical ward or 2 years as Band 3/4, with experience in trial delivery and knowledge of GCP. Opportunities for ongoing training are provided.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, organisational, and decision-making skills.
• Experience in clinical trial delivery and Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
• Knowledge of EU Clinical Trials Directive, UK Clinical Trials regulations, and the UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research would be advantageous.
• Minimum 1 year as Band 4 in a clinical ward or 2 years as Band 3/4 or equivalent.
• Ability to balance clinical, research, and administrative demands.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical procedures (e.g., phlebotomy, ECGs, vital signs) and assist in daily clinical trial activities.
• Ensure trial protocols are adhered to, and documentation is completed accurately.
• Assist with trial start-up, execution, and close-out tasks, including regulatory document management and sample processing.
• Communicate with stakeholders and ensure the smooth operation of clinical areas.
• Promote patient safety, wellbeing, and adherence to safeguarding and confidentiality protocols.
• Maintain clinical trial databases and ensure timely incorporation of protocol amendments.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Decision making

Job description

Who are we?

Clerkenwell Health is a pioneering Research Organisation specialising in Mental Health and CNS research with a focus on Psychedelic drug development. Through its collaborative Contract Research Organisation, extensive Site Network, and Therapy Development Programme, Clerkenwell delivers scientifically grounded Clinical Trials to drive innovation in healthcare.

The Role

The Clinical Trials Assistant/Healthcare Assistant (CTA/HAC) will support the delivery of high-quality Phase 1-3 Clinical Trials in alignment with ICH-GCP guidelines. The role involves providing patient care, clinical support, and assisting in trial management, ensuring compliance with regulatory and ethical standards.

What will the Role entail?

• Conduct clinical procedures (e.g., phlebotomy, ECGs, vital signs) and assist in daily clinical trial activities
• Ensure trial protocols are adhered to, and documentation is completed accurately
• Assist with trial start-up, execution, and close-out tasks, including regulatory document management and sample processing
• Communicate with stakeholders and ensure the smooth operation of clinical areas
• Promote patient safety, wellbeing, and adherence to safeguarding and confidentiality protocols
• Maintain clinical trial databases and ensure timely incorporation of protocol amendments

What will you need to succeed?

• Minimum 1 year as Band 4 in a clinical ward or 2 years as Band 3/4 or equivalent
• Experience in clinical trial delivery and Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
• Knowledge of EU Clinical Trials Directive, UK Clinical Trials regulations, and the UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research would be advantageous
• Strong communication, organisational, and decision-making skills
• Ability to balance clinical, research, and administrative demands

Our training & onboarding process?

• Mandatory training provided by Clerkenwell Health and trial sponsors
• Personal development review to identify internal and external training needs
• Ongoing opportunities for skill enhancement to ensure a high level of competency

Interview Process

We would like to keep our process as slick as possible and as such you will have one introductory call with the recruiter followed by an interview with the line manager and one other member of Clerkenwell Health.

Is this the role for you?

Our values at Clerkenwell Health are Compassion, Collaboration, Innovation & Integrity. If the above role resonates with you & you align with our values then we would love to hear from you!

Best of luck