Band 4 Clinical Research Assistant
The closing date is 23 September 2025
Job summary
An exciting opportunity to join the Haematology Research Team, based at University Hospital Birmingham. The post holder will be a key member of the team in the provision of clinical trials and research projects available to our patients. Responsible for assisting Research Nurses/ Clinical Trial co-ordinators in managing the care pathways for patients participating in clinical trials. This involves patient recruitment into research projects, the collection/documentation of accurate data, the processing of biological samples and the maintenance/management of investigator site files.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for ensuring clinical trials are conducted to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards, and standard operating procedures. Actively support and set up new trials by working and liasing with R,D&I and other service departments such as imaging/labs/pharmacy, making sure appropriate trial documentation is circulated and processed in a timely manner. In depth knowledge of their trial portfolio. Excellent organisation/communication skills. Effective time management and ability to work with minimum supervision. Ability to use a variety of databases/computerized systems to extract, enter and report.
Previous office experience required, excellent IT skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook etc. Education to A Level or equivilent. Maths & English at GCSE level, Grade C or above.
Ability to work to deadlines and under pressure.
Use own initiative.
Accurate and attentive to detail.
Excellent numerical and written skills.
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Details
Date posted
11 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£27,485 to £30,162 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
304-1095427
Job locations
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 2TH
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 2TH
Employer's website
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