Senior Clinical Trials Assistant (XN04)

NHS; Leeds; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Leeds is seeking a Senior Clinical Trial Assistant to support cardiovascular research activities. The role involves clinical duties, data management, and patient interactions. Ideal candidates will have administrative and clinical trials experience, along with a good standard of education. This full-time position offers a salary of £27,485 to £30,162 annually and is based at Leeds General Infirmary.

Qualifications

• Previous administrative experience.
• Clinical trials experience.
• Experience working in NHS with patient contact.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the conduct and delivery of research.
• Assist with clinical trial management and documentation.
• Interact with patients regarding research studies.

Skills

Knowledge of research methodologies

Good communication

Excellent IT skills

Time management

Understanding of the NHS

Education

Good standard of education NVQ level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Job summary

The Cardiovascular Research Team is recruiting!

The Research and Innovation Department is continuing its exciting expansion. We have several research specialities and the cardiovascular research portfolio is looking for a Senior CTA.

It is a full time (1.0 WTE), with a permanent. This post will be based at LGI.

The post holder will contribute actively to the conduct, coordination, and delivery of the cardiovascular Research Portfolio. The main tasks are: assisting with administrative aspects of clinical research/trials management including costings, invoicing, trial set up and data input alongside clinical duties. Ability to prioritise workload, work independently and unsupervised is essential.

Main duties of the job

We are looking to recruit a proactive and self-motivated individual with a keen interest in research to work within cardiovascular team.

The post holder will be required to:

undertake some clinical skills (clinical observations, venepuncture, heigh, weight and ECG)

assist with informed consent and co-ordination of the patients journey through the clinical trial protocol by organising of any necessary investigations, assist in the collection of biological samples, study questionnaires and other activities required in accordance with trials protocols.

completion of recruitment logs, costings spreadsheets and electronic databases

Raising invoices, ordering and keeping track of office and trial Supplies

Provide administrative support to a large team of Clinical Research Nurses and Principal Investigators and exciting innovative studies in cardiac failure, cardiac surgery and cardiac procedures

Oversee and maintain investigator site files and essential documentation in accordance with ICH-GCP and Trust SOPs to ensure they are kept inspection ready at all times.

Assist with preparation for audit and inspections within assigned teams.

Archiving studies as per local guidance

Induction support and training of junior CTAs.

About us

Research is at the heart of our Trust. Leeds Teaching Hospitals is involved in research at all levels, developing and trialling new treatments for patients. We believe that being involved in cutting-edge research helps us provide better care to our patients.

Over the next 5 years, we aim to be the best Trust to deliver high-quality clinical research and to champion research amongst our staff. We also aim to support and grow our world-class clinical infrastructure and assets for research and innovation.

We have a very proactive Research Academy. It offers an extensive programme of education and training tailored to meet the needs of individuals, teams involved in clinical research delivery in Health and Social Care.

Our five Trust values are part of what make us different. They have been developed by our staff. They are:

- Patient-centred

- Collaborative

- Fair

- Accountable

- Empowered

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.

Details Date posted

01 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9298-DRI-0231

Job locations

Leeds General Infirmary

Great George Street

Leeds

LS1 3EX

Job description Job responsibilities

The post-holder is responsible for supporting and administering all clinical

research within Research and Innovation at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

under the guidance of the Senior Research Nurse/Midwife/ AHP/AHCS

The post-holder must ensure that all trial protocols are adhered to in line with

ICH-GCP practice. The post-holder will act as Assistant to the Senior Research

Nurse/Midwife//AHP/AHCS and will liaise with all internal and external parties

involved in the setting up, maintenance and closure of research studies. The

post-holder will assist with administrative aspects of clinical research/trials

management including costings.

The post holder may be expected to interact with patients and their families in

relation to the requirements of the research study and be able to work without

supervision in some areas. A key component of the post is to carry out the

informed consent process with patients as appropriate and following specific

training and administer the necessary paperwork and maintaining a clear audit

trail. You will have responsibility for logging all patients into the EDGE research

database and departmental clinical trials database ensuring information is

accurate and up-to-date. Your role may also include some clinical skills such as

taking clinical observations, venepuncture, cannulation, taking

electrocardiography (ECG) tracings and processing clinical samples as agreed

with manager and where appropriate with adequate documented training.

Job description Job responsibilities

The post-holder is responsible for supporting and administering all clinical

research within Research and Innovation at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

under the guidance of the Senior Research Nurse/Midwife/ AHP/AHCS

The post-holder must ensure that all trial protocols are adhered to in line with

ICH-GCP practice. The post-holder will act as Assistant to the Senior Research

Nurse/Midwife//AHP/AHCS and will liaise with all internal and external parties

involved in the setting up, maintenance and closure of research studies. The

post-holder will assist with administrative aspects of clinical research/trials

management including costings.

The post holder may be expected to interact with patients and their families in

relation to the requirements of the research study and be able to work without

supervision in some areas. A key component of the post is to carry out the

informed consent process with patients as appropriate and following specific

training and administer the necessary paperwork and maintaining a clear audit

trail. You will have responsibility for logging all patients into the EDGE research

database and departmental clinical trials database ensuring information is

accurate and up-to-date. Your role may also include some clinical skills such as

taking clinical observations, venepuncture, cannulation, taking

electrocardiography (ECG) tracings and processing clinical samples as agreed

with manager and where appropriate with adequate documented training.

Person Specification Experience Essential

• Previous administrative experience
• Clinical trials experience
• Experience working in NHS having direct or indirect contact with patients in either a clinical or research setting

Desirable

• Previous experience of working within Clinical Trials Management within the NHS
• Informed consent experience

Qualifications Essential

• Good standard of education NVQ level 3 or equivalent

Desirable

• AHCS registered
• NHS Care Certificate

Skills and Behaviour Essential

• Knowledge of research methodologies
• Understanding of the NHS and the organisation
• Good communicator and use of initiative.
• Able to work on own or as part of a team
• Able to work on own initiative/proactive approach
• Honest and fair approach when dealing with work, colleagues and the team
• Must be able to deal with the public and staff in a pleasant and polite manner at all times.
• Excellent IT skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Effectively communicate with multidisciplinary team members
• Ability to pay attention to detail
• Time management skills

Desirable

• Previous clinical skills training e.g. taking clinical observations, venepuncture, cannulation, ECG

Other Criteria Essential

• Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary)

Person Specification Experience Essential

• Previous administrative experience
• Clinical trials experience
• Experience working in NHS having direct or indirect contact with patients in either a clinical or research setting

Desirable

• Previous experience of working within Clinical Trials Management within the NHS
• Informed consent experience

Qualifications Essential

• Good standard of education NVQ level 3 or equivalent

Desirable

• AHCS registered
• NHS Care Certificate

Skills and Behaviour Essential

• Knowledge of research methodologies
• Understanding of the NHS and the organisation
• Good communicator and use of initiative.
• Able to work on own or as part of a team
• Able to work on own initiative/proactive approach
• Honest and fair approach when dealing with work, colleagues and the team
• Must be able to deal with the public and staff in a pleasant and polite manner at all times.
• Excellent IT skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Effectively communicate with multidisciplinary team members
• Ability to pay attention to detail
• Time management skills

Desirable

• Previous clinical skills training e.g. taking clinical observations, venepuncture, cannulation, ECG

Other Criteria Essential

• Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details Employer name

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

Leeds General Infirmary

Great George Street

Leeds

LS1 3EX

Employer's website

https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

Leeds General Infirmary

Great George Street

Leeds

LS1 3EX

Employer's website

https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)