Rheumatology Clinical Trials Assistant

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust; Bath; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Clinical Trials Assistant in the Rheumatology Research team. The role supports recruitment to studies, performs data entry, and may lead observational projects.

Training is provided for venepuncture, vital signs and ECGs, with extensive admin support to keep study documentation in order. The successful candidate will liaise across RUH teams and external healthcare colleagues, bringing strong organisational skills and NHS experience to

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational and numeracy skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook for calendars and email.
• Experience in NHS or similar professional workplace.
• Experience using Excel, PowerPoint and Access databases.
• Familiarity with medical terminology and NHS computer systems.
• Experience performing venepuncture and clinical measurements (BP/ECG).
• Understanding of clinical research processes and governance.
• Knowledge of invoicing and contracts in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Support the research delivery team with recruitment to studies.
• Lead on some observational research projects and data entry.
• Assist with processing and collection of biological samples, venepuncture, vital signs and ECGs (training provided).
• Help with filing, document maintenance, invoices and other administrative tasks.
• Liaise with internal colleagues and external healthcare partners.

Skills

Excellent organisational skills

Outlook (calendars & email)

Venepuncture

Vital signs & ECG

Medical terminology familiarity

NHS computer systems familiarity

Invoicing & contracts awareness

Education

RSA III or equivalent word processing

NVQ level 3 in care or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Access

Job description

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Clinical Trials Assistant in the Rheumatology Research team. The role supports recruitment to studies, performs data entry, and may lead observational projects.

Training is provided for venepuncture, vital signs and ECGs, with extensive admin support to keep study documentation in order. The successful candidate will liaise across RUH teams and external healthcare colleagues, bringing strong organisational skills and NHS experience to