Band 4 Clinical Trials Research Support Officer - Bristol

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen within AWP Research and Development. We are looking to recruit a Clinical Trials Research Support Officer to provide administrative support to the Research and Development Department and have a key role in supporting the effective administration of clinical trials in AWP. We are looking for someone that shares our passion for making research opportunities accessible to everyone.

You will join the Research and Development department in AWP who are undertaking ground-breaking mental health and dementia.

The role is offered at 37.5 hours per week (1.0WTE) and requires onsite working with some flexibility for home working where appropriate.

Adverts normally close for application a few minutes before midnight on the closing date and we will let you know if we are offering you an interview by email via our recruitment system ‘TRAC’. Please note this advert is capped and is likely to close early before the deadline, so please ensure you submit your applications as soon as possible.

Right to Work in the UK This position is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application, as the organisation is unable to support sponsorship for this post.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be a key member of the Research & Development (R&D) Department and will be expected to:

• Assist in the R&D Department to conduct, develop, and provide support for research and development across the trust.
• Assist the R&D Research delivery team by providing clinical trials administrative support, data entry and record keeping for any R&D projects as suitability delegated.
• Support in the delivery and administration of observational research projects
• Assist members of the Research and Development department by providing administrative support for department activities.
• Develop and implement new systems and processes as required.

For a full list of duties and responsibilities please see attached job description and key information sheet.

We contact all applicants within 4 weeks after the closing date, so please check your emails regularly once you have submitted your application; you are welcome to contact us, via the TRAC system, if you have any queries about your application.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Maintaining high‑quality research data, ensuring accurate entry into study databases and generating essential reports that help drive informed decision‑making across the team

• Providing vital administrative support to Research Practitioners, Research Nurses and wider R&D colleagues, helping the department run smoothly and efficiently

• Supporting key aspects of study set‑up and delivery, such as coordinating mailouts, managing study documents, assisting with screening, handling safety reporting, maintaining recruitment and visit logs, managing CRFs and diaries, and arranging meetings

• Delivering research activity for observational studies, including screening, eligibility checks, obtaining consent and carrying out study‑specific assessments

• Supporting Clinical Trial Administration, including maintaining Investigator Site Files and managing trial supplies

• Team collaboration, proactively engage with the wider R&D staff infrastructure including clinical staff, investigators, sponsors, and regulatory bodies.

• Working confidently within study protocols and relevant legislation, ensuring compliance and high standards at every stage

• Collecting and accurately recording research samples (including blood, saliva and urine) while maintaining the required clinical competencies

• Supporting the wider R&D Department with any additional duties that contribute to successful research delivery