Senior Clinical Trials Assistant | University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 02 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £28,392 - £31,157 per annum per annum pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 02 May 2026 |
| Location: | Southampton, SO16 6YD |
| Company: | University Hospital Southampton NHS FT |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7916201/188-THQ04042026 |
Summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
We are seeking a motivated and experienced Senior Clinical Trials Assistant to join the Paediatric Research Team within our Clinical Research Facility. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the delivery of high-quality clinical research studies, supporting both participants and the wider multidisciplinary research team. Our team participates in research within many different paediatric specialities and areas both within the hospital setting, as well as in the community.
The post holder will assist in the delivery of clinical research studies, providing direct patient care alongside essential administrative and organisational support. You will be responsible for organising and managing your own workload, including the day-to-day coordination and implementation of delegated clinical trials, ensuring studies are conducted in line with protocols, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and regulatory requirements.
You will be expected to develop and maintain clinical knowledge and practical skills relevant to the role, enabling you to provide a consistently high standard of care to participants and volunteers taking part in research studies. Working within your scope of competence, you will deliver direct clinical care and undertake a range of clinical tasks and observations. These will include, but are not limited to, venepuncture, manual and electronic blood pressure measurement, recording ECGs, and performing anthropometric measurements such as height and weight.
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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
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 paediatric experience, either in a research or clinical capacity, would be advantageous.
Please note that this advert may close earlier than stated if a large volume of applications are received.
This advert closes on Thursday 16 Apr 2026