Clinical Trials Assistant
| Posting date: | 04 March 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: | 09 March 2026 |
| Location: | Stockport, SK2 7JE |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9362-26-0165 |
Summary
Research Delivery and Administration Provide comprehensive administrative support to the R&I team, using Trust and study-specific systems to support research activity. Support study feasibility, set-up, delivery and close-out activities under the direction of senior team members. Maintain accurate and up-to-date study documentation, including investigator site files, screening logs, visit logs and study trackers. Support the preparation of essential documents for monitoring visits, audits and inspections. Participant and Study Support Assist Clinical Research Nurses and Practitioners with participant screening activities in line with study protocols. Support the scheduling, preparation and follow-up of study visits, ensuring protocol requirements are met. Provide reception and participant-facing support, greeting participants, booking appointments and ensuring a positive and professional research experience. Assist with the processing and shipment of biological samples under supervision and in line with relevant legislation. Data Management and Information Governance Support accurate data collection and entry onto case report forms and study databases as required. Maintain confidentiality and comply with data protection, GDPR and information governance requirements at all times. Liaise with sponsors, coordinating centres and the Clinical Research Network to support timely and accurate data returns. Communication and Coordination Act as a key point of contact for internal and external research-related enquiries. Liaise with clinical teams, support departments (e.g. pathology, pharmacy, radiology) and external stakeholders to facilitate study delivery. Attend and contribute to research team meetings, training sessions and sponsor-led meetings as required. Organisation and Service Support Maintain electronic trackers and reports to support workload management, performance monitoring and reporting. Support study-specific invoicing and general office administration, including ordering supplies and coordinating meetings. Organise own workload effectively, escalating issues or pressures appropriately. Professional Development and Team Support Maintain awareness of research governance, GCP and regulatory requirements relevant to the role. Participate in training and development activities and support new or less experienced colleagues where appropriate. Contribute to service improvement and the promotion of research activity within the Trust. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately. If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.