Clinical Trials Assistant (CTA)

Job overview

You will be joining a dedicated and motivated small team, undertaking an integral and varied role. We are a team that is motivated and excited as we engage with a recently refreshed Research and Development plan.  This is an excellent time to join us as we step out on an ambitious path to widen our portfolio.

As a team player you will be confident in your role and experience and able to support the Research and Development Team. This role will require you to be flexible to meet a varied engaging and diverse portfolio of research that we undertake at Dorset HealthCare. This will strengthen our existing team commitment to further research integration across our Dorset; giving opportunity for our population to participate and benefit from engagement in research that is relevant to the unique demographic of our county.

In order to be successful in this position, you must be phlebotomy (blood taking) trained and able to engage with patients in a friendly and supportive manner.

This is a fixed term role and for those with current NHS service, the role will be offered on a secondment basis only.  Please obtain permission to be released on a secondment before submitting an application.

Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will work with the Dorset HealthCare Research & Development team. They will be required to assist in the delivery of first-class quality care to research participants and researchers who support research activity across the Trust.

The post holder will assist in supporting a portfolio of clinical trials in accordance with clinical trial protocols, laboratory manuals and all relevant regulatory standards. The role will involve collecting and managing research data and study documentation, including screening, consenting and interviewing study participants, collecting, recording and maintaining research data records, entering activity data and extracting information from databases, providing clinical and administrative support to Research Nurses/Research Practitioners including performing clinical tests and investigations, phlebotomy and undertaking laboratory work in processing and shipping samples. Post holders may also support, and be responsible for, relevant studies in their own right.

The post holder will be required to work across all Dorset HealthCare locations, including the Weymouth Research Hub.

Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of.  Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification.  When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

We understand that using AI can be a useful and supportive tool when completing your application.  However, we have also seen an increase in the over-reliance of AI tools which is negatively impacting applications as they remove candidate’s individuality, and it becomes much harder to get a sense of who you are and your authentic experience.  If you do use AI, it should be used to enhance your application and not to create your supporting statement in its entirety.  If we suspect you have used AI to create your supporting statement and this does not match your experience, we may withdraw your application.

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