# Band 3 Research Assistant > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/band-3-research-assistant/dc663613-bb97-471f-9429-0c9e9c8bf6f6 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/band-3-research-assistant/dc663613-bb97-471f-9429-0c9e9c8bf6f6.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Liverpool - **Region:** North West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Healthcare support worker - **Grade:** Band 3 - **Salary:** £25,760 - £27,476 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday) - **Closing date:** 2026-06-11T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-28T14:13:44.709Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Merseyside/Liverpool/Liverpool_University_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Research/Research-v7926180 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7926180?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview The purpose of this post is to provide comprehensive support. The assistant will be expected to perform a variety of clerical/research duties within a research environment and in such a way as to make a direct and positive contribution to the organisation of the work. ### Main duties of the job - Liaise with all other departments within the hospital, i.e. wards, medical outpatient departments, medical records, etc. with regard to all aspects of patient care, e.g. Appointments, investigations etc. - Assist Research Nurse with patient’s study visits and clinical trial procedures. This will include venepuncture, vital signs, placement of Holter ECG monitoring equipment and ECG recording (after appropriate training) - Operate computer systems to enter and retrieve data (Trust electronic patient records & Microsoft Excel etc.). - Maintain screening logs for clinical trials. - Collection of data using a variety of methods (face to face contacts; telephone; email etc) - Identification of suitable patients for clinical trials (Screening medical records / wards / clinics) after appropriate training. - Deal with telephone enquiries from patients, relatives, medical staff and clinical trial personnel, recording messages where appropriate. · - Retrieval of medical records, investigation reports, etc. · - General     clerical     duties     including    filing, photocopying, faxing              and correspondence. - Attend training courses as and when required. - To comply with ICH GCP. - Promote, monitor and comply with all aspects of Health and Safety. Undertake any other duties deemed relevant to the post and grade ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Liaise with all other departments within the hospital, i.e. wards, medical outpatient departments, medical records, etc. with regard to all aspects of patient care, e.g. Appointments, investigations etc. Assist Research Nurse with patient’s study visits and clinical trial procedures. This will include venepuncture, vital signs, placement of Holter ECG monitoring equipment and ECG recording (after appropriate training) ## Job Details The purpose of this post is to provide comprehensive support. The assistant will be expected to perform a variety of clerical/research duties within a research environment and in such a way as to make a direct and positive contribution to the organisation of the work. ## Job Description Liaise with all other departments within the hospital, i.e. wards, medical outpatient departments, medical records, etc. with regard to all aspects of patient care, e.g. Appointments, investigations etc. Assist Research Nurse with patient’s study visits and clinical trial procedures. This will include venepuncture, vital signs, placement of Holter ECG monitoring equipment and ECG recording (after appropriate training) Operate computer systems to enter and retrieve data (Trust electronic patient records & Microsoft Excel etc.). Maintain screening logs for clinical trials. Collection of data using a variety of methods (face to face contacts; telephone; email etc) Identification of suitable patients for clinical trials (Screening medical records / wards / clinics) after appropriate training. Deal with telephone enquiries from patients, relatives, medical staff and clinical trial personnel, recording messages where appropriate. · Retrieval of medical records, investigation reports, etc. · General clerical duties including filing, photocopying, faxing and correspondence. Attend training courses as and when required. To comply with ICH GCP. Promote, monitor and comply with all aspects of Health and Safety. Undertake any other duties deemed relevant to the post and grade ## Responsibilities Liaise with all other departments within the hospital, i.e. wards, medical outpatient departments, medical records, etc. with regard to all aspects of patient care, e.g. Appointments, investigations etc. Assist Research Nurse with patient’s study visits and clinical trial procedures. This will include venepuncture, vital signs, placement of Holter ECG monitoring equipment and ECG recording (after appropriate training) ## Person Specification ### Other **Essential** - Flexible approach to work - Ability to organise and prioritise own work load and use own initiative - Willingness to undertake training - An interest in the area/speciality of the research ### Skills **Essential** - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both written and personal - Meticulous attention to detail and a high standard of accuracy, e.g. in the capture and validation of clinical trial data - Sufficient computer skills; Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Internet and email. - Ability to use tact and a sensitive approach to patients and relatives **Desirable** - Venepuncture/Cannulation skills ### Knowledge **Essential** - Medical Terminology - An understanding of ethical and quality standards applicable to clinical trials, including EU Directive on ICH GCP requirements **Desirable** - Good working knowledge of Hospital information systems ### Experience **Essential** - Spreadsheets/databases **Desirable** - Experience of working in a Health Care setting ### Qualifications **Essential** - NVQ3 in relevant subject or equivalent ## Documents - [risk id (pdf, 344.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10204332) - [life at luhft benefits (pdf, 333.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2664) - [job description & person specification (pdf, 245.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10204309) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.