Clinical Trials Assistant

The closing date is 11th Oct 2026

Anticipated Interview date(s) TBC

Job summary

We are excited to offer an opportunity for a motivated Band 5 Clinical Trials Assistant to join our multidisciplinary research team within the Memory Assessment and Research Centre (MARC). This Full Time (1.0 WTE), fixed term (1 year) post will be based at Moorgreen Hospital in Southampton and will involve supporting both commercial and non-commercial dementia clinical trials.

This role is central to the team enabling MARC to continue to deliver high quality, high profile research. The successful candidate will work closely with a highly experienced research team contributing to all aspects of research delivery and participant care.

We are looking for a Clinical Research Practitioner (CRP) who is;

• Compassionate, patient centred, and confident working with people with Mild Cognitive Impairment and dementia.
• Enthusiastic to learn and support clinical research.
• Organised, detail focused, and able to work autonomously within a research environment.

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on cutting edge dementia research trials.
• Supportive environment with excellent multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Professional development and access to research-specific training

Main duties, tasks & skills required

The Band 5 Clinical Trials Assistant post supports the multidisciplinary MARC research team to run all aspects of the different clinical research trials for people with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) and different types of dementia.The successful candidate will work on all study protocols including Clinical Trials of Investigational Medicinal Products (CTIMPS) that may have regular study visits elsewhere.

Key Activities / Responsibilities

Clinical Research:

Work and adhere to the principles laid down in the International Conference on Harmonisation, Good Clinical Practice Guideline (ICH/GCP) as well as Trust policies.

To help ensure all patients consented to clinical trials at MARC are recorded on their individual Trust electronic medical health record.

To work on all elements of the research trials undertaken at MARC including preparation and set up of clinics; running of clinics; conducting cognitive testing and carer interviews; processing blood, CSF and urine samples as per protocol and following up any issues arising from clinic visits.

To provide support to the Study coordinators about logistical preparation for clinics and communication with colleagues within different departments, patients and carers to ensure smooth running of clinics before, during and after study visits.

With appropriate training, to process clinical samples for studies, organising sample collection and dispatch to relevant department or trial center as appropriate.

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides joined-up mental and physical healthcare for around two million people across our communities. With over 13,000 staff working in the community and local hospitals, we deliver care at every stage of life, helping people live their best and healthiest lives.

Our mental health services include community-based support and early intervention in psychosis (EIP) for both adults and young people, alongside a network of specialist inpatient wards covering forensic, learning disability, eating disorder and older person's care.

We deliver extensive physical health services too, from urgent community response teams helping frail and older patients remain safely at home, to hospitals at home teams providing acute-level care in familiar surroundings. Our neurological services offer rehabilitation and treatment for conditions including Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, Motor Neurone Disease, Head Injury, Cerebral Palsy and Stroke. Across Hampshire, our community hospitals provide inpatient rehabilitation as a step down from acute care, and our dedicated teams also staff Treetops Sexual Assault Referral Centre in Portsmouth, offering expert, compassionate support.

Everything we do is underpinned by our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect and excellence

Job description

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nurse or Psychology Graduate

Evidence of CPD

Desirable

Evidence of relevant post graduate qualification i.e MSc, PhD

Clinical Research Practitioner (CRP) qualification or evidence of working to this level

Experience

Essential

Relevant and recent dementia healthcare knowledge and experience

Experience of working in a busy, demanding environment

Experience of planning and managing a range of complex activities.

Experience of working with information technology using Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) to produce reports and correspondence which are timely, professional and accurate

Previous experience of working with people with Alzheimer's in either a clinical or research capacity

Experience of working in a patient/participant facing role with clinical duties

Desirable

Clinical experience/qualification in venepuncture

Previous experience in working on Clinical Trials using Investigational Medicinal Products (CTIMP'S)

Experience in administering cognitive assessments e.g. MMSE, MoCA etc

Experience of working with confidential and sensitive information

Experience of clinical research, including ethical processes and health and safety

Experience of working on interventional studies or complex/large scale observational studies

Experience in specialist dementia care

Experience of working within the principles of ICH Certificate in Good Clinical Practice.

Experience with electronic case report forms (CRF)

Experience of undertaking / supporting clinical research

Experience of working in research within a healthcare service

Experience of liaison with staff at all levels in healthcare

Experience of working /outreach activities with under-served communities

Experience of developing and delivering training/education to a range of audiences

Additional Criteria

Essential

Excellent organisational skills for self and others

Effective listening and interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport with patients

Good communication, presentational, training skills

Ability to work independently and prioritise own workload and to communicate effectively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team

Excellent and effective verbal and written communication skills

Skills in handling and management of computerised data

The ability to establish appropriate documentation and record keeping

Demonstrates digital literacy and confidence in using a range of software tools including Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)

Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues in the team and be an effective member of the team.

Ability to effectively prioritise and manage a varied and demanding workload to meet urgent deadlines and deliver an efficient and effective service even under pressure.

Demonstrates good understanding of safeguarding issues.

Willingness and ability to travel across the Trust localities to participate in research studies, study set up, attend meetings, training events, etc

Excellent communication skills (patient contact will be involved in the post) so applicant must have a professional and caring manner.

Clean driving licence and use of car

Knowledge of the principles and practice of clinical research and/or clinical trials

Understanding of Good Clinical Practice, Research Governance, and appropriate legislation, and neurological conditions.

Understanding of the role & responsibilities of a Clinical Trials Assistant

Be able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion and how they apply to staff and patients in a healthcare setting. Able to demonstrate personal commitment to challenging discrimination and promoting equalities, at an appropriate level for the post

Understanding of which communities are under-served within the region

Is able to work legally in the UK

Is able to work with children and vulnerable adults

Ability to travel across a range of sites in Southampton/ Portsmouth/Hampshire

For posts which require a professional registration, postholders hold a valid up to date registration with their professional body

Hold a valid full UK driving licence

Desirable

Ability to use database systems for registering/recruitment of patients onto research studies

Skills in the analysis and interpretation of data

Skills in report writing

Knowledge of ethical and quality standards applicable to clinical trials, including EU Directive on ICH GCP requirements

Knowledge of the Health Service, R&D, the pharmaceutical industry partnership and relevant information sciences

Knowledge of clinical audit methodologies, monitoring and action planning

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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Professional Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

For help with your application, contact:

Suzanne Dodge

[email protected]

02382318757

Pay scheme

Agenda for Change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32073.00 to £39043.00 Yearly

Contract

Fixed Term

Duration

1 Year(s)

Working pattern

Full-Time

Reference number

348-COR-12654

Job locations

Moorgreen Hospital
Botley Road, West End
Southampton
Hampshire
SO30 3JB