Band 3/4 - Clinical Trials Assistant Trainee, Research and Development
Band 3
Main area Corporate Grade Band 3 Contract 12 months (fixed term contract for 12 months) Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
Department name West Herts - General Staffing Site Cross Site Town Watford Salary £27,106 - £32,715 pa inc. HCA Salary period Yearly Closing 03/08/2026 23:59
Job overview
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, self‑motivated Clinical Trials Assistant to work with research staff on clinical research studies at all sites within West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (WHTH).
As a Clinical Trials Assistant, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive research support, including (but not limited to) administrative tasks, data collection, and coordination of trials.
The appointment will be fixed‑term for one year in the first instance. The band will depend on research experience. This role will be Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week, with full details to be discussed upon appointment.
It will be a two‑stage interview process. Stage 1 will include a 20‑minute Microsoft Excel Task on 06th August 2026 (please ensure you have Microsoft Excel and Teams loaded onto your workstation). If successful, the next stage will be an in‑person interview on 07th August 2026.
Please note: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship, including a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS), for this role. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship
Main duties of the job
The post holder will assist in supporting a portfolio of clinical research studies, from study set‑up to archiving, in accordance with clinical trial protocols, local SOPs and all relevant regulatory standards.
The role will also require collaborative working, with the post holder liaising between the R&D department and all members of the multidisciplinary team in order to assist with the conduct of research studies.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The R&D team work across specialities so the post holder will be given the opportunity to work within varied specialities to support research in those areas.
The post holder will provide the highest standards of patient care in line with research protocols and ICH Good Clinical Practice guidelines, safeguarding the well‑being and safety of the patients and integrity of the data.
Education and qualifications
- Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline (i.e. science, health, health management, social science or a registered nurse or Allied Health Professional) or with previous relevant experience.
- Knowledge of health information management acquired through a relevant specialist qualification or equivalent experience of information handling and analysis gained in a work environment.
Knowledge
- Knowledge of the Data Protection Act and General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
- Knowledge of research methodologies and current national systems and structures for the approval, management and monitoring of clinical research in the NHS.
- Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
- Knowledge of web‑based applications
- Understanding of NHS business and administrative processes.
- Understanding of NHS IT infrastructure, system requirements and quality standards
- Knowledge of medical terminology
Experience
- Experience of working on multiple parallel tasks to strict and often tight deadlines.
- Experience of managing information systems and developing databases and spreadsheets.
- For roles requiring clinical input, relevant clinical experience.
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust provides acute healthcare services to a core catchment population of approximately half a million people living in west Hertfordshire and the surrounding area. The Trust also provides a range of more specialist services to a wider population, serving residents of North London, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and East Hertfordshire.
As an employer of nearly 6,000 people the Trust is one of the biggest employers in the area and sees nearly a million patients each year.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Contact
Contact information for applications:
Name Annia Wright
Job title Clinical Trial Assistant
Email address annia.wright@nhs.net
Telephone number 01923 217854
If you have problems applying, contact
Address Watford General Hospital
Vicarage Road
Watford
Hertfordshire
WD18 0HB
Telephone 01442 365234
Band 3/4 - Clinical Trials Assistant Trainee, Research and Development in Watford employer: Westhertshospitals
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation and staff wellbeing are at the forefront. With exciting developments underway, including a new hospital in Watford and a commitment to professional growth, employees can thrive in a culture that values collaboration, accountability, and compassionate care. Join us to make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes while enjoying flexible working arrangements and opportunities for career advancement.
