Clinical Research Assistant

4 weeks ago


Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job Overview

The Clinical Research Assistant will be part of the General Surgery research team at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, supporting the delivery of high-quality care to research participants.

Main Duties

The post holder will assist in supporting a portfolio of clinical trials, from study set up to archiving, in accordance with clinical trial protocols, laboratory manuals, and relevant regulatory standards.

Responsibilities include completing and submitting documents to the Clinical Research and Innovation Office (CRIO) for approvals, collecting, recording, and maintaining research data records, entering activity data, and extracting information from databases.

The role also involves providing clinical and administrative support to Research Nurses, including performing clinical tests and investigations, processing and shipping samples, and assisting with screening and recruitment processes.

Working for Our Organisation

Candidates will be working for an organisation that values and respects all staff and the community it serves.

The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors, providing excellent benefits for its staff, including commitments to professional development and policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

  • Experience of working in a healthcare setting as a clinical support worker or healthcare assistant
  • Experience of working in a clinical research or research environment

Desirable Criteria

  • Good Clinical Practice Certificate
  • Experience of data entry
  • Experience of lab processes

Skills and Knowledge

Essential Criteria

  • Demonstrates insight into the role applied for in delivering research trials within a clinical setting
  • Understands the importance of confidentiality and demonstrates a knowledge of how it can be maintained
  • Ability to communicate effectively with both patients and colleagues
  • Numerate with good IT skills, including use of databases and competence in standard PC packages

Desirable Criteria

  • Skills and experience in undertaking clinical skills: phlebotomy, ECG recording
  • Experience of handling biological samples


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