University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Band 4 Clinical Trials Assistant – MIDRU
Closing date: 19 April 2026
Clinical Trials Coordinator – Generation Project, Heartlands Hospital
We’re excited to invite a Clinical Trials Coordinator to join our team for a 12‑month fixed‑term role supporting the Generation Project, a pioneering newborn screening research programme with the potential to transform clinical practice.
This role offers a unique chance to engage directly with pregnant patients and their partners. You will be trained on the project but must be confident in obtaining informed consent and communicating clearly and compassionately. The ideal candidate works independently, manages a caseload effectively, and adapts quickly in a dynamic environment.
Key responsibilities include supporting the ward and research team with sample collection, processing and shipment, while liaising closely with clinicians, data managers, sponsors, R&D, and outpatient and inpatient staff.
Main Duties and Core Deliverables
As a Clinical Trials Coordinator for the Generation Project, you will be responsible for recruiting and consenting pregnant patients and their partners, ensuring clear communication of study details and obtaining informed consent ethically and sensitively. You will collect, label and process biological samples according to protocol, coordinating timely shipment to research labs. Daily tasks include maintaining accurate and up‑to‑date patient records, liaising with clinical teams, research staff and external sponsors, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
You will manage your caseload independently, prioritise tasks efficiently and support the smooth running of the trial within inpatient and outpatient settings. Contributing to team meetings and reporting progress regularly will be expected.
Daily Expectations & Essential Skills
* Proactive, detail‑oriented and able to work autonomously under pressure.
* Strong communication skills to engage effectively with patients and multidisciplinary teams.
* Confidential data management, research governance compliance and empathy with patients.
* Flexibility, organisational skills and commitment to high‑quality research delivery.
About Us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We develop compassionate and culturally competent leaders, are values‑driven and create a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people.
Person Specification – Qualifications
* Maths & English at GCSE level (Grade C or above) or equivalent.
* NVQ Level 3 or equivalent comparable experience.
* A‑level education or equivalent.
* Knowledge of ICH GCP.
Person Specification – Experience
* Well‑developed IT skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
* Experience in a clinical setting either NHS or equivalent.
* Administrative or clinical audit experience in an NHS setting.
* Previous office experience.
Additional Criteria
* IT literate and experienced user of reporting tools.
* Ability to work under own initiative, prioritise and manage workload.
* Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
* Accurate and attentive to detail.
* Excellent numerical and written skills.
* Team player and able to work independently.
* Ability to seek out information when not readily available.
* Motivated, willing to learn.
* Punctual and flexible.
* Adaptable working hours to meet deadlines.
* Knowledge of clinical skills, phlebotomy or willingness to learn (heel pricks on newborns).
* Willingness to work in a clinical laboratory setting.
* Knowledge of medical terminology.
* Working knowledge of patient confidentiality, Caldicott guidelines.
* Awareness of research governance.
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