About this role
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 the Oncology Research Teams at both the Royal Bournemouth and Poole Hospital sites. This is a cross-site role.
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.
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: Across both UHD sites - Royal Bournemouth and Poole Hospitals.
Interview Date: 9th June 2026
About us
UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.
If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not bereimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.
UHD has active networks including Women's, DEN, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.
AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process
For UHD employees, this fixed-term post will be offered as a secondment in line with the Trust's Secondment Policy. Please speak with your line manager before applying.
Job description Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert
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 (Opens in a new tab)