Job overview
·Internal applicants only
·An opportunity has arisen for a Band 4 Clinical Trials Assistant within the Children’s Clinical Research Facility (CCRF) at the Royal London Hospital.
·This role is suited to existing Trust staff looking to develop their experience in clinical research and data management, or those already working in research delivery who wish to broaden their skill set.
·The post holder will support the delivery of paediatric research studies by ensuring accurate and timely data management in line with Trust and research governance standards.
Main duties of the job
·Collect, enter, and maintain clinical research data within Trust and study databases
·Support data validation and resolution of routine data queries
·Maintain study documentation and ensure audit readiness
·Assist with processing, storing and shipping of biological samples according to lab manuals and SOPs
·Assist with preparation for monitoring visits and inspections
·Work closely with research nurses, investigators, and R&D teams
·Ensure study logs are accurate and up to date
·Assist with updating study finance logs
·Support compliance with ICH GCP, GDPR, and Trust policies
·Contribute to the day-to-day running of the CCRF
·Archive study files in accordance with sponsor and trust guidelines
Working for our organisation
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. Educated to diploma / degree level or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential criteria
2. Experience of data entry or data handling in a healthcare, research, or administrative setting
3. Experience working with electronic databases or information systems
Desirable criteria
4. Experience in a clinical research environment
5. Experience supporting clinical trials or NIHR portfolio studies
6. Experience responding to data queries
Knowledge
Essential criteria
7. Understanding of data protection principles (e.g. GDPR)
8. Basic understanding of clinical research processes
9. Familiarity with medical terminology
Desirable criteria
10. Knowledge of ICH GCP
11. Awareness of audit and monitoring processes in clinical research
Skills
Essential criteria
12. Good attention to detail and accuracy
13. Effective written and verbal communication skills
14. Competent IT skills (e.g. Microsoft Office, particularly Excel)
15. Ability to organise and prioritise workload
16. Ability to work to deadlines
Desirable criteria
17. Basic data analysis and reporting skills
**Visa Sponsorship Information**
Recent changes to UK immigration policy on the Health and Care Visa and Skilled Worker Visa could mean that this role is not eligible for sponsorship or that you may not meet the eligibility criteria.
Sponsorship can only be offered if this post and any individual offered employment meet all the Home Office’s requirements under the UK Skilled Worker visa scheme.
If you are applying from outside the UK or will require sponsorship, please mention this clearly in your application.
To be eligible for sponsorship, the following conditions must be met:
18. Eligible role: The position must be on the UK Skilled Worker visa list. You can check your eligibility here: -.
19. Salary threshold: The role must meet the minimum salary set by the Home Office. Please note that for roles employed under Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions, the High-Cost Area Supplement (HCAS) is not included when calculating the basic salary for the purposes of sponsorship.
20. Skill level: The role must meet the minimum skill requirement of RQF Level 6 or above (graduate level).
21. English language: Applicants must demonstrate English proficiency at CEFR level B2 or higher.
22. Other criteria: Applicants must meet all other criteria as set out by the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI)