Clinical Research Assistant

Job overview

Help shape the future of healthcare through research.

We're looking for a motivated and organised individual to support the delivery of clinical research studies. You'll work closely with research teams, healthcare professionals and patients to help recruit participants, coordinate study visits, collect and manage data, and ensure studies are delivered to the highest standards.

What you'll do:

• Support the set-up and promotion of clinical research studies.
• Identify and recruit eligible participants.
• Coordinate appointments, questionnaires and study procedures.
• Collect, maintain and process research data and documentation.
• Work collaboratively with clinical teams to ensure excellent participant care.
• Support audits, governance requirements and study compliance.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with excellent attention to detail, strong communication skills and a passion for improving patient outcomes through research.

Closing Date: 20th of October 2026

Shortlisting Date: 30th of October 2026

Interview date: Monday the 9th November 2026

Main duties of the job

• To collaborate with relevent departments to streamline trial setup, promote NIHR studies with clinical services and/or within the communities, and attend clinical meetings.
• Screening medical records against strict protocols, identify eligible patients, obtain informed consent, and handle electronic randomisation.
• To schedule appointments, prepare visit documents/equipment, record vital observations (BP, heart rate, temperature), and safely Transport and process blood samples.
• To accurately transcribe data from medical records into electronic or paper Case Report Forms (CRFs) and resolve data queries.
• To Maintain strict compliance with ICH-GCP guidelines, update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and manage site files for audits.
• To act as a flexible team player across a Monday–Friday 9–5 service, managing stakeholder enquiries with confidentiality.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role.

Right to Work in the UK

Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.

Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.

Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trust’s eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.

As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.