An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Trials Assistant to work in our Research Department. We have unique opportunities for a motivated person to come and join our research team on a fixed term contract to support the Oncology Research Teams at both the Royal Bournemouth and Poole Hospital sites. This is a cross-site role.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the research team to help deliver commercial & NIHR portfolio studies. We are dedicated to providing high quality, patient centred clinical research. If youtake pride in your work, have good attention to detail and want a combination of patient facing and administrative duties,this could be a very interesting opportunity for you. Working in the research team you will join an enthusiastic, driven and caring team, to help provide research across the trust for new and existing studies.
Our team participates in research within many different specialities and areas across the Trust. Enthusiasm, self-motivation, flexibility and drive will be required to ensure the success of this post. You will be involved in all aspects of the research process from study start-up, recruitment, delivery, data entry, to close out of a study. You will need to have an excellent level of written and verbal communication skill and good IT skills.
You will work in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, implementing studies to translate scientific discoveries into improved patient outcomes.
Previous research experience is not necessary as all training and development will be provided, although clinical skills of performing venepuncture and laboratory skills would be advantageous .
Along with the relevant and appropriate experience, you will need to demonstrate:
• An interest in clinical research
• Initiative
• Excellent communication skills to provide guidance and support to patients and colleagues
• Good time management skills with the ability to meet a deadline.
In this role, you can expect a friendly working environment, professional support and excellent development opportunities.
Contacting the department for more information prior to application is strongly recommended.
Base Location: Across both UHD sites - Royal Bournemouth and Poole Hospitals.
Interview Date: 9th June 2026
UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.
If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.
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AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process
For UHD employees, this fixed-term post will be offered as a secondment in line with the Trust’s Secondment Policy. Please speak with your line manager before applying.
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert
This advert closes on Sunday 31 May 2026
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