Job summaryIf you are a Healthcare or Admin Assistant with a passion for research, then join our exceptional clinical research team at North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust!We are welcoming a Clinical Trials Assistant to be part of of our surgical clinical research team in a patient facing role on a 1 year secondment basis.You will have some knowledge of medical terminology in a clinical research and/or a healthcare setting. As a key member of the team, you will have a vital role in assisting the delivery of research projects in a timely and safely manner while offering support to the research nurses/practitioners and local clinicians. You will demonstrate attention to detail and excellent communication and IT skills.Clinical research experience is not essential for the role, as we will teach you the research skills you need to successfully perform this role, as well as the knowledge of the guidelines of International Conference on Harmonisation Guidelines for Good Clinical Practice (ICH-GCP). We encourage you and offer you support in developing further your knowledge and skills in a clinical research setting.You will be based at Peterborough City Hospital, and expected to travel to Hinchingbrooke Hospital when required.*Previous applicants need not apply*Main duties of the jobYour main tasks will be focused on:Administration tasksCreating and maintaining of files for clinical trials;Assisting in clinical trial data collection and entry;Maintaining the databases of trial activity identifying;Clinical tasksPatient observations;Assisting in managing sample collection including phlebotomy;Processing and shipping of clinical trial samples;Managing the lab and stock level of lab kits.About usOur teams work hard to be flexible and promote a health work/home life balance and so agile working options are automatically considered for all roles within the Trust. Talk to the Recruiting Manager about what this means in practice for you.Your package with us includes a lot more than just your pay and here area few of the additional benefits that are available to you as an employee:Access to the NHS Pension SchemeGenerous Holiday Entitlement, starting at 27 days a year (for full time workers) plus bank/public holidaysFree staff car parking on all our hospital sites during this financial yearIn-house Physiotherapy ServicesCareer development and training opportunitiesEmotional Wellbeing Service covering a range of online support, access to mobile apps and 24/7 counselling servicesSubsidised meals at our hospital restaurantsAccess to exclusive discounts, cashback and vouchers via NHS Discounts and Blue Light CardIf you share our values and vision and are passionate about working with people on what matters to them, you could be a real asset to Team North West AngliaJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see detailed Job Description and Person Specification attached for more information regarding this role.Person SpecificationEducation and QualificationsEssentialFoundation Degree in Care/NVQ Level 3 OR working towards sameEvidenced Clinical Skills/CertificationsDesirableICH Good Clinical Practice trainingKnowledge and ExperienceEssentialBasic Knowledge of Research or willingness to learnAwareness of the Research environment within the NHSComputer literate with Microsoft Office software suiteExcellent interpersonal and communication skillsCompetency and experience in undertaking Venepuncture Or willing to learnAbility to work independently and prioritise workloadKnowledge / understanding of Data Protection and patient confidentiality in context of researchDesirableExperience of working in a clinical settingExperience of using NHS systemsKnowledge/ understanding of ICH Good Clinical PracticeKnowledge of medical terminologyKey SkillsEssentialAttention to detailA calm and caring attitude towards patients, visitors, relatives and colleague aligned to our organisational valuesExcellent organisation skills, clear and accurate documentationAbility to understand and adhere to policy and procedureGood command of the English languageDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 detailsEmployer nameNorth West Anglia NHS Foundation TrustAddressPeterborough City HospitalBretton GatePeterboroughPE3 9GZEmployer's websitehttps://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)