Senior Clinical Trials Assistant

Research is a rewarding and patient centred career!

The research conducted at UHS is focussed on the health and well-being of our patients and their families and significantly contributes to the future progress of healthcare for all patients.�

We can truly make a difference to an individual?s care and experience within UHS. We strive to ensure that research is considered as a treatment option for all eligible patients and close working with clinical teams and within patients? clinical pathways ensure that research opportunities and our research teams are expanding. �

There are approximately 300 Research Nurses, AHPs, Midwives and Clinical Trials Assistants, working together across the Trust, within our award winning teams to bring exciting research opportunities to UHS for the benefit of our patients and for the future of healthcare. You will join an enthusiastic, driven and caring research team in a friendly, professional working environment.�

Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.�

For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ?Job Description and Main Responsibilities? section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.�

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ?Good? by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.�

All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

We are proud that every member of our team receives a detailed induction and training package specific to their needs, experience and job role.�

Our dedicated education team and supportive leadership structure ensures that our staff have the skills and knowledge to care for their patients and undertake research to the highest standards.� We are able to develop fantastic relationships with our patients and their families. We are in a very fortunate position to be able to build trust and to support our patients with excellent follow-up and continuity of care.�