Research Assistant | Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 28 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £24,937 - £26,598 per annuam |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 February 2026 |
| Location: | Liverpool, L7 8YE |
| Company: | Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7709069/287-CEF-12-26 |
Summary
The NIHR Liverpool Clinical Research Unit (CRU) is a Phase 1 accredited unit, the first NHS trust in England and Wales to achieve this standard. The unit undertakes and delivers early phase clinical trials (drug development studies) in patients and healthy volunteers. It is of critical importance that the unit is able to operationalize these studies while ensuring subject safety is prioritised at all times.
The post holder will provide comprehensive support to the research team. They will be expected to perform a variety of clinical, research and house keeping duties within a research environment. The post holder will work closely alongside the research nurse to provide support with study set up and on-going maintenance of documentation management for clinical trials. They will assist the research nurse with participant study visits and clinical trial procedures.
The post holder will work as an integral member of the research team, supporting the delivery of high-quality clinical research within the unit. They will contribute to maintaining a clean, safe, well-organised, and comfortable environment.
The post holder will be responsible for coordinating facility services within the unit, including cleaning, catering, and minor maintenance, ensuring these services meet required standards. Duties will also include supporting research activity through the preparation of clinical and research areas, assisting with participant visits, and undertaking specified research-related tasks as delegated by the research nurse or nurse in charge to meet individual participant or patient needs in line with study protocols.
The role requires close collaboration with clinical teams, research staff, and support service departments to ensure smooth day-to-day operations. The post holder will monitor quality standards across facilities and research support activities, report any deficiencies, and take appropriate action within their scope of practice.
Additional responsibilities include maintaining adequate stock levels of clinical and research supplies, ensuring equipment is appropriately maintained and within service dates, and supporting compliance with infection control, health and safety, and governance requirements across the unit.
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.
For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
Aintree University Hospitalis the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility.Broadgreen Hospitalis home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Women’s Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK’s largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospitalis the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.
For roles at Liverpool Women’s, visit theircareers page.
Assist Research Nurse with patient’s study visits, screening clinics and clinical trial procedures. This will include venepuncture, vital signs, placement of Holter, ECG monitoring equipment and ECG recording (after appropriate training).
Complete BLS training
To carry out the collection, processing (including centrifugation, freezing) of biological specimens according to protocol requirements.
Deal with telephone enquiries from patients, relatives, medical staff and clinical trial personnel.
Deal efficiently with enquiries from other departments or hospitals.
Delivering prescriptions to pharmacy and collecting trial medication as required.
Retrieval of medical records, investigation reports, etc.
General clerical duties including filing of reports/letters, photocopying, faxing and correspondence.
To carry out the collection of data, and accurate completion of research documentation as appropriate, with meticulous attention to detail
Access data/information from Trust information systems as required
Assisting members of the research team with general clerical duties.
Deal with postal & telephone enquires on behalf of the research team. Observe strict confidentiality in accordance with the Data Protection Act and Caldicott Principles.
To meet on a regular basis with the CRU Clinical Manager for professional support and guidance.
Attend training courses as and when required.
To attend research network meetings, Investigator Meetings for clinical trials.
To comply with ICH GCP.
Promote, monitor and comply with all aspects of Health and Safety.
Undertake any other duties deemed relevant to the post and grade.
This advert closes on Wednesday 11 Feb 2026