University Hospital Southampton NHS FT
Senior Clinical Trials Assistant
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Job Overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking a motivated and experienced Senior Clinical Trials Assistant to join the Adult Team within our Clinical Research Facility. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the delivery and coordination of high-quality clinical research studies, including the NIHR Bioresource project, human challenge studies and early phase research supporting both participants and the wider multidisciplinary research team.
The post holder will assist in the delivery of clinical research studies, providing direct patient care alongside essential administrative and organisational support. You will be responsible for organising and managing your own workload, including the day-to-day coordination and implementation of delegated clinical trials, ensuring studies are conducted in line with protocols, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and regulatory requirements.
You will be expected to develop and maintain clinical knowledge and practical skills relevant to the role, enabling you to provide a consistently high standard of care to participants and volunteers taking part in research studies. Working within your scope of competence, you will deliver direct clinical care and undertake a range of clinical tasks and observations. These will include, but are not limited to, venepuncture, manual and electronic blood pressure measurement, recording ECGs, performing anthropometric measurements such as height and weight and other study specific assessments.
Working for our organisation
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
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We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 30% lower than London and 17 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
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Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills, a patient-centred approach, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Previous experience in clinical research would be advantageous.
This role offers the opportunity to contribute to innovative research aimed at improving outcomes for people living with multiple diseases and conditions as well as healthy volunteers, within a supportive and forward-thinking research environment.
The Senior Clinical Trials Assistant will play a key role in the delivery of high-quality clinical research studies, providing direct patient care, study coordination, and administrative support within a Clinical Research Facility.
The Clinical Research Facility adult nursing team is a dynamic and supportive group within the wider UHS Research & Development workforce. We work collaboratively with clinicians, allied health professionals, and external partners to deliver high-quality research across inpatient, outpatient, and community settings. We can provide a rich and supportive environment for professional development, learning, and gaining cross-speciality experience in clinical research.
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Working as part of a multidisciplinary research team, the post holder will support interventional and observational studies from set-up through to close-out, ensuring all research activities are conducted in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), regulatory requirements, and study protocols.
Person specification
Qualifications, Knowledge And Experience
Essential criteria
- ‘A’ Level/NVQ3 or equivalent in a relevant subject area
- Complete Care Certificate or NVQ3/ foundation degree in Healthcare-related subject
- Evidence of continuing professional development and willingness to undertake further training.
- Significant relevant clinical experience in a patient-facing healthcare clinical role
- Experience of data management
- Interest in clinical research.
- Ability to work as part of a team, work under own initiative and independently outside the department without direct supervision.
- Able to prioritise tasks and cope with deadlines
- An understanding of confidentiality issues
- Ability to work in a large, open plan office where there may be noise distractions
- Willing to travel to various locations in and around Southampton
Desirable criteria
- Degree/ higher education or equivalent
- Experience of clinical research.
- IT related qualifications
- ICH GCP Trained
- Venesection experience/ willingness to learn
Skills and competencies
Essential criteria
- Admin and clerical skills
- Advanced keyboard skills
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills
- Attention to detail
- Communication
- Concentration
- Data entry
- General IT skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Organisational skills
Trust Values
Essential criteria
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
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