Clinical Trials Assistant (Agile)

The post holder will play a key role as a member of the Research Team providing clinical study support to various clinical specialities conducting research in the trust and other public health and social care environments.

To support research projects contributing to a comprehensive, efficient, and effective administration service within research.

The post holder will support research staff in ensuring the completeness, accuracy and consistency of the data in order to meet standards expected for reporting to regulatory bodies.

This role will involve working closely with Clinical Investigators, Research Nurses and other members of research teams to maintain holistic support for all clinical trial participants, thus facilitating a high-quality research service.

The post holder will be expected to interact with trial participants in relation to the requirements of the clinical trials and be able to work without supervision in some areas.

The post holder is responsible for assisting the Clinical Research team, R&I Unit staff, laboratory personnel on the feasibility and impact of pathology support for research studies conducted or proposed at HDFT. In addition, s/he will assist, supervise and organise the management of research sample processing and storage within Pathology.

This role is also based at the R&I Hub at the St. James's Retail Park Offices in Knaresborough.

Main duties of the job

Patient support

To assist in the evaluation of patient eligibility, in liaison with other appropriate health care professionals for clinical trial entry, involving the co-ordination of pre-study tests, taking bloods, obtaining results/X-Rays and arranging appropriate appointments as per clinical trial protocols.

To assist the co-ordination of the patient's journey through the clinical trial protocol e.g. requisition and organisation of any necessary investigations, procurement of patient notes and X-Rays, support of patients attending outpatient clinics.

Obtain clinical specimens from patients, store and package as required or organising appropriate storage, processing and delivery in path lab.

Ensure source data and other appropriate documentation is filed securely in patient notes

Team Working

To disseminate information appropriately about the current trials portfolio.

To provide feedback to members of research teams on issues relating to recruitment, protocol amendments and trial results.

To disseminate information from the National Institute for Health Research or similar bodies to local research teams.

The post holder will demonstrate the ability to manage their own administrative case-load, working as part of the multidisciplinary team.

In conjunction with all members of the team and appropriate healthcare professionals, develop a cohesive and flexible team working environment across the Service.

At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide 'outstanding' care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.

• An inclusive and supportive culture - our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.


• Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards


• Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.


• Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.