About this role
Job summary The Cardiology Research Team is recruiting!
The Research and Innovation Department is continuing its exciting expansion. We have several research specialities, and the Cardiology research portfolio is looking for a Senior Clinical Trials Assistant.
We have one full time post (1.0 WTE), with a permanent contract. This post will be based at LGI.
Main duties of the job The post holder is responsible for supporting and administering all the clinical research within Research and Innovation at Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust under the guidance of the Senior Research Nurse. The main tasks will be liaising with all the internal and external parties involved in the setting up, maintenance and closure of the research studies. The Post holder will assist the administrative aspect of the clinical research/ trials management including costings. They must ensure that all the trial protocols are adhered to in line with ICHGCP Practice. In addition of being responsible for ensuring that high standards of clinical care planning, delivery, safety, and patient satisfaction are to a very high standards, compliance with Trust policy, study protocol requirements, local and national guidance and legislation is required. If you are interested in the post, we would like to encourage you to contact the recruiting manager for an informal discussion or arrange visit to the department.
About us The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time.
Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care.
We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page.
Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.
Job description Job responsibilities
Shortlisting Date - 28/07/2026
Interview Date - 04/08/2026
Why you should join our Team
The Cardiovascular Research Team is a well-established and extended team with a few sub-specialties. We currently have around 60 active trials including CTIMPS, new devices and procedures and observational studies. It is an exciting environment and a great opportunity where experienced CTA can develop further skills and responsibility with the support of the team. Our team is highly motivated and collaborates to deliver high quality research. We work alongside multiple departments such as Pharmacy, Pathology, MRI, Radiology and Cardiology wards which would provide additional exposure and opportunity for the post holder to explore and learn within the role.
What you will bring to the role We are looking to recruit a proactive and self-motivated individual with a keen interest in research to work within the cardiology team. The post holder will be able to contribute to the development of the Cardiology Portfolio. The post holder will be assisting Research Nurses with the preparation of documentation for submission to Research and Innovation and follow up on the progress of each trial submitted. The post holder will be required to work alongside industry partners, the National Institute for Heath Research (NIHR) Clinical Research Network (CRN) Yorkshire and Humber (Y&H) and colleagues in neighbouring establishments, attending regional and national meetings as required. The successful candidate will have clinical trials experience and an understanding of how trials are delivered within the NHS. The post holder will work closely with the Admin Team, Delivery Team, Investigators and Sponsors. The post holder must adhere to the Data Protection Act and always maintain patient confidentiality at all times. The successful candidate will be required to support and coordinate multiple trials simultaneously. The post holder will be providing clinical and administrative support to the research team such us Phlebotomy/Blood pressure/Height/Weight/ECG, collecting and managing research data, archiving of research studies, maintaining and updating study documentation and leading on observation research trials.
Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.
About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust Our Trust values
The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.
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Our Trust priorities
Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time
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Sponsorship Eligibility To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.
Person Specification
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Experience Essential
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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 Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Address Leeds General Infirmary
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS1 3EX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)