South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Trials Assistant

The closing date is 08 August 2025

Job summary

Are you ambitious and looking for a new challenge?

An exciting opportunity has arisen to be part of the research delivery team as a clinical trial assistant (CTA) within the Tees Valley research Alliance (TVRA) primarily working at South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

We are looking to welcome a motivated, dynamic, organised, flexible person with excellent communication skills and to support patients through their research journey. Working within the multi-disciplinary team (MDT).

Main duties of the job

The main role of the CTA will be to support patients and relatives in the clinical environment during their research pathway. Meeting and greeting patient's/relatives discussing research projects, conducting clinical observations for example; blood pressure, pulse, body mass index (BMI), health questionnaires etc.

The role will also support collecting clinical data and recording in relevant paper and electronic databases. Experience with excel and other electronic systems would be essential for the role.

An induction and preceptorship package will be provided for the successful candidate to support the delivery of high-quality research.

Informal telephone conversation is recommended.

Please note this post may close at sufficient applicants.

About us

Leadership and Improvement Training

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff to the Trust; this training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the New and Aspiring leaders programme, and the Foundation Quality Improvement Programme that the Trust delivers. After you complete this one and a half day of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities, we offer further in-house courses and bite size programmes and leadership apprenticeships at level 3,5 and 7.

Date posted

25 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year Per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

328-CP-7299605

Job locations

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Level 1 in English & Maths or equivalent qualification
Knowledge acquired through in-house training, short course and experience to NVQ 3 level or equivalent

Desirable

Current ICH Good Clinical Practice training

Knowledge

Essential

Developed communication skills to communicate with all levels of staff and patients and carers face to face, on the telephone or in writing.
Demonstrate initiative in resolving issues and problems.
Ability to prioritise workload, manage time effectively and work to tight deadlines.

Experience

Essential

Up to date computer/keyboard skills and working knowledge of computer based packages e.g. Word and Excel needed for ability to access, input and retrieve information onto a computer and monitoring of trials patients.
Able to work on own with minimal supervision.
Ability to demonstrate person centre care.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Level 1 in English & Maths or equivalent qualification
Knowledge acquired through in-house training, short course and experience to NVQ 3 level or equivalent

Desirable

Current ICH Good Clinical Practice training

Knowledge

Essential

Developed communication skills to communicate with all levels of staff and patients and carers face to face, on the telephone or in writing.
Demonstrate initiative in resolving issues and problems.
Ability to prioritise workload, manage time effectively and work to tight deadlines.

Experience

Essential

Up to date computer/keyboard skills and working knowledge of computer based packages e.g. Word and Excel needed for ability to access, input and retrieve information onto a computer and monitoring of trials patients.
Able to work on own with minimal supervision.
Ability to demonstrate person centre care.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW

Employer's website

https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW

Employer's website

https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)