Clinical Research Administrative Assistant Apprentice

There are a lot of administrative tasks required to support our research activity, and you will play a key role as part of that. There will be lots of variety in tasks involving dealing with lots of different people such as doctors, nurses, trial coordinators, data managers and fellow administrators.

Based across The Royal Marsden's Chelsea and Sutton sites, the apprenticeship combines practical workplace experience with dedicated study time, supporting your professional development and career progression within clinical research and the NHS.

You must be committed to undertaking the apprenticeship alongside the role and engaging fully with the required learning and development.

Applicants must

For further information on the role please refer to the job description and personal specification

For further information on the apprenticeship please follow the link: Clinical Trials Specialist Degree Apprenticeship - Apprenticeships - University of Kent

We are looking for someone who is open-minded, positive, and able to work on their own initiative while following instructions carefully and demonstrating excellent attention to detail.

You will be flexible in your approach, a strong team player, and willing to contribute to a dynamic and supportive research environment.

We would encourage you to look at the person specification when completing your application, and when answering the pre-applications questions, we expect the application to be completed by you.

This is an office-based role located at our Sutton or Chelsea site. Due to the nature of the clinical trials, remote or home working will not be offered.

Please do not rely on AI-generated answers when completing your application. Authenticity, motivation, and genuine interest are essential to the work we do at The Royal Marsden. We want to hear your voice and understand why you are interested in an apprenticeship and a clinical trials role with us. To learn more about our work, please visit our website and explore our mission to drive excellence in cancer research, care, and innovation.

Interview dates: Week commencing 16 November 2026 - will be face to face in Sutton.Start date: Early December 2026

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including research, nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance, and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.

At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.

At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways

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