Assistant Clinical Research Practitioner
| Posting date: | 18 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £32,199.00 to £34,876.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £32199.00 - £34876.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 October 2025 |
| Location: | Isleworth, TW7 6AF |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C9289-CR-48 |
Summary
The Clinical Trials Assistant will provide a good standard of care, working as member of the multidisciplinary team to contribute to and support research based practice. Under the direct supervision of Research Nurses, the research assistant will undertake all aspects of care for patients in clinical research studies such as: Obtaining informed consent for non-CTIMP studies Conducting baseline and follow up visits as per study protocol Collecting clinical and non-clinical data as per study protocolUndertaking clinical procedures such as vital signs and height and weight Collecting research samples: willing to become proficient in phlebotomy, processing, labelling and storage of research samplesProviding on-going support to patients and volunteers with regards to their participation Administrative Duties Under supervision of the Research Nurses and Midwives, the Clinical Trials Assistant will provide support for administrative elements of research studies such as: Maintaining investigator site files and working files Assisting with transfer of source data into electronic data capture system's Assisting with management of study amendments Locating and tracking of medical records Assisting with audit preparation Assisting with the filing of research material such as laboratory and imaging reporting Correct storage of research consumables including monitoring use by dates and reducing excess storage Procurement of supplies Education and Development Duties The Clinical Trials Assistant is responsible for: Attending induction training Attending mandatory training and ensuring updates are undertaken as required Attending research specific training (such as GCP)Attending and contributing to team meetings and learning sessions such as scenario based learning Maintaining research training log and research CV Ensuring PDR objectives are met as required CommunicationThe Clinical Trials Assistant is responsible for: Applying Trust values in all working relationships to patients, carers and staff. Ensuring communication is used effectively in the interests of patient care, including the use of clinical incident reporting if necessary Assisting with research events such as patient/public campaigns Demonstrating politeness, courtesy, and sensitivity in dealing with patients/clients, visitors/relatives and colleagues, maintaining good customer relations and recognising individuality and rights for each patient in line with Trust values.