Clinical Trials Assistant

You will work in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, implementing studies to translate scientific discoveries into improved patient outcomes.

Previous research experience is not necessary as all training and development will be provided, although clinical skills of performing venepuncture and laboratory skills would be advantageous .

Along with the relevant and appropriate experience, you will need to demonstrate:

In this role, you can expect a friendly working environment, professional support and excellent development opportunities.

Contacting the department for more information prior to application is strongly recommended.

Base Location: Royal Bournemouth

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert

UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.

If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not bereimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.

UHD has active networks including Women's, DEN, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.

AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process

For UHD employees, this fixed-term post will be offered as a secondment in line with the Trust's Secondment Policy. Please speak with your line manager before applying.

Education and Training

Essential: - Current good clinical research practice course (ICH-GCP); - Good level of general education as evidenced by exam results or qualifications

Desirable: - Specialist course or module in relevant specialist area; - NVQ level 3 in Care or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential: - Experience of working with the public or people from a wide variety of backgrounds.; - Experience working within clinical research

Desirable: - Participation in clinical audit and evaluation

Technical skills

Desirable: - Ability to seek and obtain informed consent (meets Trust consent competencies); - Venepuncture; - Competent in laboratory skills

Knowledge

Desirable: - Knowledge of clinical trials and other research methodology

Interpersonal skills

Essential: - Ability to communicate factual information accurately; - Effective written and oral communication skills