Clinical Trials Assistant (XN03)

The focus of this role is towards meeting the needs of those who participate in clinical trials across the Trust. This role will involve working closely with the senior research nurses, research team, and all members of the multidisciplinary team to facilitate and maintain a high-quality research service.

The post holder may be expected to interact with patients and their families in relation to the requirements of the clinical trials and be able to work without supervision in some areas. The post holder may need to perform clinical activities such as ECG, phlebotomy, cannulation, obtaining biological samples as agreed with the manager and where appropriate with adequate documented training.

The post holder will be working within busy clinical trials departments with a portfolio of studies covering a range of conditions.

These trials are NIHR funded studies, commercial trials, and academic studies. Clinical trials support is provided to the whole research team. The post holder is expected to meet all reporting procedure timescales and adhere to international, national, and local standards for clinical trial governance.

The post holder will be required to work alongside academic and industry partners, the NIHR Clinical Research Network (CRN) Yorkshire and Humber, and colleagues in neighbouring establishments, attending regional and national meetings as required. This post may support multiple clinical research teams within Research and Innovation.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Science

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