Clinical Trials Assistant
At a glance
- Band
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours
- Posted
- 17/08/2026
- Closes
- 31/08/2026
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Role summary
This role involves supporting patients and relatives throughout their research journey within the Tees Valley Research Alliance, primarily at South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Key duties include meeting and greeting patients, discussing research projects, conducting clinical observations like blood pressure and BMI, and collecting clinical data. The successful candidate will work on the Surgical Research Portfolio and receive an induction package.
Essential criteria
- Level 1 in Maths/English or equivalent
- Knowledge acquired through in-house training, short course and experience to NVQ 3 level or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- Higher qualification in relevant subject
- Current ICH Good Clinical Practice training
- Ability to work effectively within a team.
- Able to work on own with minimal supervision.
- Up to date computer/keyboard skills and working knowledge of computer based packages e.g. Word and Excel needed for ability to access, input and retrieve information onto a computer and monitoring of trials patients.
- Previous experience working with the public in a care setting
- Previous experience of working within a research setting
- Knowledge & Skills
- Developed communication skills to communicate with all levels of staff and patients and carers face to face, on the telephone or in writing
- Demonstrate initiative in resolving issues and problems.
- Ability to prioritise workload, manage time effectively and work to tight deadlines.
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Level 1 in Maths/English or equivalent
- Knowledge acquired through in-house training, short course and experience to NVQ 3 level or equivalent
- Higher qualification in relevant subject
- Current ICH Good Clinical Practice training
- Ability to work effectively within a team.
- Able to work on own with minimal supervision.
- Up to date computer/keyboard skills and working knowledge of computer based packages e.g. Word and Excel needed for ability to access, input and retrieve information onto a computer and monitoring of trials patients.
- Previous experience working with the public in a care setting
- Previous experience of working within a research setting
- Knowledge & Skills
- Developed communication skills to communicate with all levels of staff and patients and carers face to face, on the telephone or in writing
- Demonstrate initiative in resolving issues and problems.
- Ability to prioritise workload, manage time effectively and work to tight deadlines.
- Knowledge of medical terminology
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 3 at £24,625 – £25,674 a year, across England.
This advert: £25,760 – £27,476 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Clinical Trials Assistant
The closing date is 31 August 2026
Job summary
Are you looking for a new challenge?
An exciting opportunity has arisen to be part of the research delivery team as a clinical trial assistant (CTA) within the Tees Valley research Alliance (TVRA) primarily working at South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust on the Surgical Research Portfolio.
We are looking for a motivated, dynamic, organised, flexible person with excellent communication skills, to support patients through their research journey.
Main duties of the job
The main role of the CTA will be to support patients and relatives in the clinical environment during their research pathway. Meeting and greeting patient's/relatives discussing research projects, conducting clinical observations for example; blood pressure, pulse, body mass index (BMI), health questionnaires etc.
The role will also support collecting clinical data and recording in relevant paper and electronic databases. Experience with excel and other electronic systems would be essential for the role.
An induction package will be provided for the successful candidate to support the delivery of high-quality research.
Please note this post may close at sufficient applicants
About us
**South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Tr
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