Clinical Trials Assistant

The research department has a vacancy for a Band 4 Clinical Trials Assistant to support research nurses, AHPs and practitioners with a portfolio of commercial and non-commercial clinical trials and research studies. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team including experienced medical, nursing, administrative and support staff supporting an exciting range of studies across different specialties., The main purpose of the role is to provide data management, administrative and some clinical support for clinical trial activities according to Good Clinical Practice (GCP), standard operating procedures (SOPs) and trust policies in the Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust R & D department. The post holder will provide support to the clinical team in trial activities including collecting trial data, completing data collection forms, assisting in the set-up of new trials and ongoing management of existing trials and assisting in workload management in both an administrative and clinical capacity. The department is involved in a wide portfolio of clinical trials and the post-holder will work closely with the multi-disciplinary team to deliver the trials to a high standard., We are looking for an interested and enthusiastic person who can work well under pressure and as part of a team but also able to manage his/her time appropriately. This person needs to have a good common sense approach to life and be able to work flexibly and calmly in a fast paced environment. The post holder will provide administrative and some clinical support to the Research team enabling the successful running of clinical trials in a healthcare setting.
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.
All shortlisted candidates are expected to attend for an informal visit as part of the interview process, which should be arranged in advance.
Our commitment to you:
We are committed to equality and diversity in both the provision of our services and how we recruit and manage our staff. Applications are encouraged from everyone with the necessary attributes for the job, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity.
Happy to Talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible and part time working will be considered.
The paperwork:
+ HHFT is committed to putting the safety and care of our patients first - as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues. Therefore, we would recommend that you are vaccinated against COVID-19 and that you understand that we are treating COVID-19 positive patients within our services.

Or are you working in administration but wish to utilise your existing skills and develop new skills in research delivery?, Experience in research would be advantageous but not essential - full training will be provided., + Shortlisted candidates will be contacted at least 5 working days before the scheduled interview date. Applications will be submitted directly into our preferred third party recruitment system (Trac). All subsequent information regarding your application will be generated from apps.trac.jobs via email - please ensure to check your junk/spam folders.
+ All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post.
+ In compliance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, all applicants must be able to communicate fluently in English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed as part of the selection process.