Clinical Research Assistant
| Posting date: | 20 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £24,937.00 to £26,598.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £24937.00 - £26598.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 February 2026 |
| Location: | Milton Keynes, MK6 5LD |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9430-26-0045 |
Summary
Administration 1.1. Recording of clinical trial data onto case report forms (paper or electronic), checking for missing data and liaising with the research nurse to ensure that appropriate tests are carried out as per protocol requirements. 1.2. Take action to obtain, or correct missing data (resolve data queries) while maintaining confidentiality and retrospectively gather information on previously treated patients. 1.3. To coordinate and manage the collection of research data according to the trial protocol by developing and utilising systems for tracking patients to ensure that data is collected, (screen and prepare for clinics). 1.4. Ensure that patient documents are available to use and managed appropriately when in use. Research practice 1.1. To deal sensitively and in a professional manner with patients in person and on the telephone when dealing with queries and booking appointments. 1.2. To adhere to the recommendations for the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) and risk assessments appropriate to the clinical area. 1.3. Extract, process and prepare for transport biological samples (centrifuge/pipette), including blood and urine as per protocol requirements. 1.4. To arrange shipment of biological samples as required as part of the clinical trial. 1.5. To assist in the checking of basic research equipment e.g. checking temperature of fridge on a daily basis and arranging for annual checks of research equipment through external organisation. 1. Professional Development 1.1. To participate in the Trusts Individual Performance Review process and demonstrate commitment to on-going professional development by working towards the objectives agreed within an annual Personal Development Plan. 2. General 2.1. To have responsibility for the Health, Safety and Welfare of self and others and to comply at all times with the requirement of the Health and Safety Regulations. 2.2. To ensure confidentiality at all times, only releasing confidential information obtained during the course of employment to those acting in an official capacity in accordance with the provisions of the Data Protection Act and its amendments. 2.3. To work in accordance with the Trusts Equality and Diversity policy to eliminate unlawful discrimination in relation to employment and service delivery. 2.4. To promote at all times equal opportunities for staff and patients in accordance with the Trusts policies to ensure that no person receives less favourable treatment than another on the grounds of: age; disability; marriage and civil partnership; pregnancy and maternity; race (ethnicity); religion or belief; sex (gender); gender reassignment or sexual orientation. Please refer to the job description for further details.