Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills, a patient-centred approach, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Previous experience in clinical research, respiratory care, or working with CF and/or bronchiectasis patients would be advantageous.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to innovative research aimed at improving outcomes for people living with CF and bronchiectasis, within a supportive and forward-thinking research environment.

The Senior Clinical Trials Assistant will play a key role in the delivery of high-quality clinical research studies, providing direct patient care, study coordination, and administrative support within a Clinical Research Facility. 

Working as part of a multidisciplinary research team, the post holder will support interventional and observational studies from set-up through to close-out, ensuring all research activities are conducted in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), regulatory requirements, and study protocols.

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 are 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 (anthropometric measurements)

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), legislation, local policies, and study protocols

Identify, monitor, report, and escalate participant safety concerns and adverse events in line with Trust and research governance requirements

Coordinate study administration including:

Booking and preparing participant appointments and visits

Arranging participant reimbursement for research visits

Accurately complete trial documentation, data entry, and data queries using approved participant records and IT systems

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, ensuring correct storage and timely replenishment

Act as the first point of telephone contact for research enquiries, providing appropriate clinical and non-clinical information within role boundaries

Prepare for and support monitoring visits, including documentation preparation and acting as a liaison during visits

Maintain a clean, safe, and secure environment for participants and staff

Develop and promote effective working relationships within a multidisciplinary team

Act as a role model and ambassador for clinical research, supporting and guiding junior staff where appropriate

Recognise professional boundaries, escalating concerns appropriately and undertaking training to maintain competence

Participate in and deliver staff training by sharing knowledge and experience

Provide a flexible service, including 24/7 working as required to meet participant, study, and service needs