Job summary
- Main area
- Clinical Research
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 4
- Contract
- 14 months (Fixed Term from commencement. All existing NHS staff will only be considered on a secondment basis.)
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 190-9010-DIR
- Employer
- Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Hallamshire Hosptal
- Town
- Sheffield
- Salary
- £27,485 - £30,162 pa/pro rata for part time staff
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 10/11/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Clinical Trials Assistant
NHS AfC: Band 4
We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated so whilst you care for our patients and clients, we’ll take care of you. We offer many different ways of helping staff including career development opportunities, flexible working, good annual leave and pension schemes , health and wellbeing packages and financial support systems. Joining the Trust also allows you access to a number of saving options via our salary sacrifice schemes and a wide range of discount opportunities with retailers and service providers.
Job overview
The post holder will join the Neurosciences Research Team, which one of the Directorate Research Teams.
The CTA will work in collaboration with Sheffield teaching Hospitals and the University of Sheffield, to support the delivery of first class quality care to research participants within Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (STH).
The CTA Team manage a portfolio of research studies that are conducted within the neurosciences directorate at STH and within the NIHR Sheffield Clinical Research Facility (CRF).
Main duties of the job
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 all relevant regulatory standards.
The role will involve completing and submitting documents to the Clinical Research and Innovation Office (CRIO) obtain approvals; collecting, recording and maintaining research data records; entering activity data and extracting information from databases, 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. Post holders may also support, and be responsible for, relevant studies in their own right.
Please note this advertisement can be appointed as either a full time or part time opportunity.
This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term contract basis for a period of 14 months due to the post being externally funded. The fixed term contract status of the post holder will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust's legal obligations regarding fixed term contracts taking into consideration the ongoing source of the external funding and the requirement for the post to be maintained.
Please also note any secondment must first be agreed with your current line manager.
Working for our organisation
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
The Neuroscience Research Team is part of the Clinical Research and Innovation Office (CRIO), and one of the Directorate Research Teams. It is involved in the delivery of clinical research across STH, the University of Sheffield and the NIHR Clinical Research facility. We support the delivery of a wide range of studies, including studies from within the NIHR Sheffield Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) and NIHR Sheffield Clinical Research Facility (CRF).
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Educated to GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above or equivalent qualification/experience..
- Educated to ‘A ‘ level standard or equivalent-Diploma level 4 qualification/BTEC level 4/Access to higher education diploma/advanced apprenticeship/AS level/international Baccalaureate diploma/T Level
Desirable criteria
- Good Clinical Practice Certificate
- Evidence of study on a research course or equivalent
- Possess or be working towards a degree, preferably health science or science related
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting as a clinical support worker/healthcare assistant or similar role
- Experience of working in a clinical research/ research environment
Desirable criteria
- Experience of Data Entry
- Experience of Lab processes
- Completion of the STH 5-Day Healthcare Support Worker Programme
Skills and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Demonstrates insight/understanding 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, including the ability to discuss sensitive issues demonstrating tact and empathy
- Able to follow verbal and written instructions in order to complete assigned tasks
- Numerate with good IT skills, including use of databases and competence in standard PC packages
- Effective time management skills and ability to prioritise and work to conflicting deadlines
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to understand and follow complex Laboratory Manuals and Standard Operating procedures (SOPs)
- Ability to work effectively as part of a Team
Desirable criteria
- Skills and experience in undertaking clinical skills: Phlebotomy ECG Recording
- Experience of handling biological samples
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Rebecca Pyecroft-Oxley
- Job title
- Trust Research Matron
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0114 2711554
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