Job overview
The post holder will be a key member of the clinical research team across the TVRA. Working closely with the senior delivery team across multiple specialtiesprimarily within Cardiovascularthey will contribute directly to the successful delivery of an expanding research portfolio at South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The role also involves supporting research within Cardiothoracic services and collaborating with the wider multidisciplinary team to coordinate clinical studies. The post holder will ensure compliance with local, national, and international research regulations, while demonstrating a strong commitment to NHS values and the NHS Constitution.
Main duties of the job
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our clinical research team within the Tees Valley Research Alliance (TVRA). This is an exciting opportunity to contribute directly to a growing portfolio of Cardiovascular and Cardiothoracic research studies, working alongside experienced clinicians, research nurses, and multidisciplinary teams.
As a key member of the research delivery team, you will support the coordination and conduct of clinical studies, ensuring all activity is carried out to the highest standards and in line with local, national, and international research regulations. You will play an important role in delivering compassionate, highquality patient care within research settings, developing skills across a range of clinical areas.
Your responsibilities will include:
1. Identifying and screening potential research participants
2. Providing clear verbal and written study information
3. Monitoring participant progress and collecting accurate clinical data
4. Performing clinical procedures such as patient assessment, venepuncture, and ECGs
5. Supporting study setup and maintaining highquality documentation
6. Uploading and managing data on electronic research databases
7. Ensuring all research activity complies with ICH Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
8. Working collaboratively to overcome barriers to recruitment
9. Contributing positively to a dynamic, diverse, and fastpaced research environment
Working for our organisation
Leadership and Improvement Training
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff to the Trust; this training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the leadership development programme, and the Quality Improvement Programme that the Trust delivers. This programme aims to
Explore leadership within the NHS
Promote Trust Values and Behaviours
Develop your Leadership effectiveness and skills
Practitioner level in quality improvement, equipping you with the skills to champion, lead and complete quality improvement within your role
After you complete this four and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities, we offer further in-house courses dependent upon your role and bitesize programmes and leadership apprenticeships at level 3,5 and 7.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.
Please note this post may close at sufficient applicants
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
10. NVQ3 or equivalent in scientific/healthcare discipline with relevant experience of working within a research environment Or Foundation Degree in a relevant subject
Experience
Essential criteria
11. Experience in managing complex information.
12. Proven experience of working to deadlines.
13. Proven experience of dealing with a busy workload.
14. Experience of handling confidential data.
Desirable criteria
15. Experience in Phlebotomy/Blood sample taking and conducting clinical examinations, Vital Signs
Knowledge
Essential criteria
16. Computer literacy skills essential with broad knowledge of software programmes including Excel, Word, Outlook, Internet Explorer, Power Point and database management.
17. Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal
18. Ability to communicate complex information where on occasion there are 'barriers to understanding
19. Knowledge and understanding of healthcare or research environment.
Desirable criteria
20. Knowledge of ICH Good Clinical Practice regulations
Disclosure and Barring Checks (DBS)
It is the policy of South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who are new to the Trust who require DBS clearance for the post they have been offered, are required to pay the cost of their DBS. The method of payment for this is via salary deduction from your first month's pay.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Everything we do is shaped by our values: Respect, Support, and Collaborate.
At University Hospitals Tees we want our workspaces to be places where everyone feels welcome, valued and safe. We treat people with respect, and we celebrate the differences that make each of us unique.
We welcome applications from everyone, no matter your age, background, race, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family circumstances or beliefs.
We are here to support you throughout your application and at every stage of your career with us. We believe we work best when we collaborate, learn from each other and build teams that reflect the communities we serve.
Supporting disabled people and people with longterm conditions
We are a Disability Confident committed employer aspiring to become a lead employer in 2026.
This means we give fair and full consideration to applicants and will offer reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. If you need help with your application, or need the information in a different format, please contact our recruitment team and we will support you.
If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at or call us on 01642 854610
Right to Work in the UK
The Trust welcomes applications from all candidates who meet the criteria for the role. Please note that from January 2021, to work in the UK all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here Work in the UK - (.
Please provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. Your current immigration status will not be considered as part of the shortlisting or interview process.
Please note that not everyone needs a Skilled Worker visa. If you are applying for a vacancy in health or adult social care, you may be eligible to apply for the Health and Care Worker visa instead.
We are able to offer sponsorship for a Health and Care Worker or Skilled Worker visa, subject to candidate and position eligibility. Please review the job eligibility guidance for skilled workers here: Skilled Worker visa: Your job - ( and for the Health and Care Worker visa here: Skilled Worker visa: eligible healthcare and education jobs - (
Please note: if the job you are applying for does not meet the eligibility criteria above, we will be unable to offer you sponsorship and you will need to explore whether you may be eligible to apply for an alternative immigration route which will secure your right to work in the UK before you apply. If you are in the UK already on a visa, please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post.
The Trust encourages and supports all applicants to be fully vaccinated against both COVID19 and influenza.
Please be aware, there are occasions where some vacancies may close prior to the closing date advertised. This will only happen where sufficient applications are received AND will be made evident on the job advert.
Please note if you are successfully shortlisted, we will contact you via the email address that you have applied from so please ensure you check your emails regularly.
Existing employees of South Tees NHS Foundation Trust currently on the Redeployment Register, who meet the essential criteria for this post, will be shortlisted and interviewed prior to all other applicants.