Band 3 Research Assistant | Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer:
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Location:
Liverpool, L14 3PE
Contract Type:
Permanent
Hours:
Full time
Disability Confident:
No
Closing Date:
27/06/2026
About this job
The purpose of this post is to provide comprehensive support within a research environment. The assistant will perform a variety of clerical and research duties, making a direct and positive contribution to the organisation of work.
Key Responsibilities
- Liaise with all other departments within the hospital (wards, medical outpatient departments, medical records, etc.) regarding all aspects of patient care such as appointments and investigations.
- Assist the Research Nurse with patients’ study visits and clinical trial procedures, including venepuncture, vital signs, placement of Holter ECG monitoring equipment and ECG recording (after appropriate training).
- Operate computer systems to enter and retrieve data (Trust electronic patient records and Microsoft Excel, etc.).
- Maintain screening logs for clinical trials.
- Collect data using a variety of methods (face‑to‑face contacts, telephone, email, etc.).
- Identify suitable patients for clinical trials by screening medical records, wards, and clinics (after appropriate training).
- Handle telephone enquiries from patients, relatives, medical staff, and clinical trial personnel, recording messages where appropriate.
- Retrieve medical records, investigation reports, etc.
- Perform general clerical duties including filing, photocopying, faxing, and correspondence.
- Attend training courses as required.
- Comply with ICH GCP and promote, monitor and comply with all aspects of Health and Safety.
- Undertake any other duties deemed relevant to the post and grade.
Background
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital and Royal Liverpool University Hospital. The Trust is part of the NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 November 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust. The Group provides general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
Closing Information
This advert closes on Thursday 11 Jun 2026.
