Job 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.
Details
Date posted: 30 December 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 4
Salary: £27,485 to £30,162 a year Per Annum (PA) Pro Rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 188-THQ141225
Job locations: University Hospital Southampton, Tremona Road, Southampton, SO16 6YD
Job Description
Senior Clinical Trials Assistant – Cystic Fibrosis (CF) and Bronchiectasis Research Team within Clinical Research Facility.
* 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 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.
* 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) and regulatory requirements.
* Identify, monitor, report, and escalated participant safety concerns and adverse events.
* Coordinate study administration: booking appointments, arranging reimbursement, data entry, and queries.
* 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.
* Act as the first point of telephone contact for research enquiries.
* Prepare for and support monitoring visits.
* Maintain a clean, safe, and secure environment for participants and staff.
* Develop and promote effective working relationships with multidisciplinary team.
* Act as role model and ambassador for clinical research, supporting junior staff.
* Participate in and deliver staff training.
* Provide a flexible service, including 24/7 working as required.
Qualifications / Training Required
* Educated to 'A' level or equivalent.
* Complete Care Certificate or NVQ3 / foundation degree in Healthcare‑related subject.
* Evidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable
* Degree / higher education or equivalent.
* IT related qualifications.
* ICH‑GCP trained.
Previous or Relevant Experience Necessary
* Significant relevant experience in a patient‑facing healthcare clinical role.
* Administrative experience.
* IT literate in Microsoft Office software.
* Experience of data management.
* Advanced keyboard skills.
Desirable
* Clinical research experience.
* Knowledge of case note tracking, computerised patient administrative systems.
* Awareness of current legislation regarding research governance issues.
* Phlebotomy experience.
* Acute hospital experience.
Person Specification - Trust Values
* Patient First
* Always Improving
* Working Together
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
Employer Details
University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
University Hospital Southampton, Tremona Road, Southampton, SO16 6YD
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