Senior Clinical Trials Assistant
| Posting date: | 30 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | £27,485.00 to £30,162.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £27485.00 - £30162.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 January 2026 |
| Location: | Southampton, SO16 6YD |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9188-25-0944 |
Summary
The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills, a patient-centred approach, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Previous experience in clinical research, respiratory care, or working with CF and/or bronchiectasis patients would be advantageous. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to innovative research aimed at improving outcomes for people living with CF and bronchiectasis, within a supportive and forward-thinking research environment. The Senior Clinical Trials Assistant will play a key role in the delivery of high-quality clinical research studies, providing direct patient care, study coordination, and administrative support within a Clinical Research Facility. Working as part of a multidisciplinary research team, the post holder will support interventional and observational studies from set-up through to close-out, ensuring all research activities are conducted in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), regulatory requirements, and study protocols. Assist in the delivery of clinical research studies, providing direct patient care and administrative support Coordinate and implement delegated interventional and observational studies on a day-to-day basis Organise and manage own delegated workload to ensure studies are delivered efficiently and to protocol Deliver direct clinical care to research participants within scope of competence, including: Venepuncture Manual and electronic blood pressure measurement ECG recording Height and weight (anthropometric measurements) Develop and maintain clinical and research knowledge to ensure a high standard of participant care Undertake participant screening, eligibility checks, and informed consent where appropriately delegated Conduct all research activities in accordance with ICH Good Clinical Practice (GCP), legislation, local policies, and study protocols Identify, monitor, report, and escalate participant safety concerns and adverse events in line with Trust and research governance requirements Coordinate study administration including: Booking and preparing participant appointments and visits Arranging participant reimbursement for research visits Accurately complete trial documentation, data entry, and data queries using approved participant records and IT systems Contribute to the set-up and delivery of new research studies Arrange shipment of biological samples, data, and equipment nationally and internationally Maintain stock levels of study consumables, ensuring correct storage and timely replenishment Act as the first point of telephone contact for research enquiries, providing appropriate clinical and non-clinical information within role boundaries Prepare for and support monitoring visits, including documentation preparation and acting as a liaison during visits Maintain a clean, safe, and secure environment for participants and staff Develop and promote effective working relationships within a multidisciplinary team Act as a role model and ambassador for clinical research, supporting and guiding junior staff where appropriate Recognise professional boundaries, escalating concerns appropriately and undertaking training to maintain competence Participate in and deliver staff training by sharing knowledge and experience Provide a flexible service, including 24/7 working as required to meet participant, study, and service needs