Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Trials Assistant to work in our Research Department. We have unique opportunities for a motivated person to come and join our research team on a fixed term contract to support our Research HUB at The Royal Bournemouth, the role would also require cross cover in other areas of research at RBH.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the research team to help deliver commercial & NIHR portfolio studies. We are dedicated to providing high quality, patient centred clinical research. If you take pride in your work, have good attention to detail and want a combination of patient facing and administrative duties, this could be a very interesting opportunity for you. Working in the research team you will join an enthusiastic, driven and caring team, to help provide research across the trust for new and existing studies.

Our team participates in research within many different specialities and areas across the Trust. Enthusiasm, self-motivation, flexibility and drive will be required to ensure the success of this post. You will be involved in all aspects of the research process from study start-up, recruitment, delivery, data entry, to close out of a study. You will need to have an excellent level of written and verbal communication skill and good IT skills.

Interview Date: Monday 9th November 2026

Main duties of the job
You will work in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, implementing studies to translate scientific discoveries into improved patient outcomes.

Previous research experience is not necessary as all training and development will be provided, although clinical skills of performing venepuncture and laboratory skills would be advantageous.

Along with the relevant and appropriate experience, you will need to demonstrate:

• An interest in clinical research
• Initiative
• Excellent communication skills to provide guidance and support to patients and colleagues
• Good time management skills with the ability to meet a deadline.

In this role, you can expect a friendly working environment, professional support and excellent development opportunities.

Contacting the department for more information prior to application is strongly recommended.

Base Location: Royal Bournemouth

Details
Date posted: 14 October 2026
Closing date: 28 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 3
Salary: £25,760 to £27,476 a year pa/pro rata
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 153-SP06755-A

Person Specification
Education and Training
Essential

• Current good clinical research practice course (ICH-GCP)
• Good level of general education as evidenced by exam results or qualifications

Desirable

• Specialist course or module in relevant specialist area
• NVQ level 3 in Care or equivalent experience

Experience
Essential

• Experience of working with the public or people from a wide variety of backgrounds.
• Experience working within clinical research

Desirable

• Participation in clinical audit and evaluation

Technical skills
Essential

• Computer literacy within a range of applications (including basic keyboard skills, EPR, CAMIS etc. or willingness to be trained).
• Familiarity with medical terminology
• Ability to work autonomously and manage own workload

Desirable

• Ability to seek and obtain informed consent (meets Trust consent competencies)
• Venepuncture
• Competent in laboratory skills

Knowledge
Desirable

• Knowledge of clinical trials and other research methodology

Interpersonal skills
Essential

• Ability to communicate factual information accurately
• Effective written and oral communication skills

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.

Employer details
Employer name: University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Royal Bournemouth Hospital, Castle Lane East, Bournemouth, BH7 7DW, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers

For questions about the job, contact:
Senior Research Nurse, Beverley Wadams, beverley.wadams2@nhs.net, 03000194683

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