Clinical Trials Assistant

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Trials Assistant to work in our Research Department. We have unique opportunities for an enthusiastic Clinical Trials Assistant to come and join our research team to support the ongoing oncology research portfolio.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the research team to help deliver commercial & NIHR portfolio studies. We are dedicated in providing high quality, patient centred clinical research. If you would like to take pride and ownership in giving patients the opportunity to take part in high quality ethical clinical research, this could be a very interesting opportunity for you. Working in the research team you will join an enthusiastic, driven and caring team, to help provide oncology research across the trust for new and existing studies.

Our team participates in research within many different specialities and areas across the Trust, and you should be willing to help in a different speciality if required. Enthusiasm, self-motivation, flexibility and drive will be required to ensure the success of this post. You will be involved in all aspects of the research process from study start-up, recruitment and delivery, to close out of a study. You will need to have an excellent level of written and verbal communication skill. IT skills would also be advantageous.

Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Interview Date: 27th March 2023

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 clinical assessments, venepuncture and laboratory skills would be advantageous

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

• An interest in clinical research
• Initiative
• Excellent communication skills to provide guidance and support to patients and colleagues
• Good time management skills with the ability to meet a deadline. In this role, you can expect a friendly working environment, professional support and excellent development opportunities

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues.

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