# Clinical Trials Assistant > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/clinical-trials-assistant/c237e8d6-12d8-473a-ab37-64b52b8dc860 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/clinical-trials-assistant/c237e8d6-12d8-473a-ab37-64b52b8dc860.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Sheffield - **Region:** North East and Yorkshire - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Healthcare support worker - **Grade:** Band 4 - **Salary:** £28,392 - £31,157 Per annum pro rata for part time staff - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (N/A) - **Closing date:** 2026-07-05T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-26T10:22:09.882Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/South_Yorkshire/Sheffield/Sheffield_Teaching_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Renal_Vascular_Research/Renal_Vascular_Research-v8085234 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8085234?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.sth.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview This vacancy is an exciting opportunity to support the delivery of research activity across the Renal and Vascular Academic Directorates within the South Yorkshire Regional Services (SYRS) care group. This role involves supporting the work of the Research Theme Leads, working closely with investigators, their clinical teams, and providing administrative and clinical support to the Renal and Vascular Directorate research teams. The post holder will be responsible for supporting the Renal and Vascular Directorate Research Coordinator and the Principal Investigators to assist in increasing the research productivity, complete data entry and actively screen lists to increase the inclusion of potential participants into trials. The post holder will interact with patients to obtain clinical samples and perform clinical measurements (e.g. blood pressure, ECGs). The role will involve working closely with research and clinical teams to increase patient recruitment into clinical trials. The post holder will also be required to maintain holistic support for all clinical trial participants, thus facilitating a high quality research service. The post holder will be expected to interact with patients and their families in relation to the requirements of the clinical trials and be able to work without supervision in some areas. ### Main duties of the job The post holder will assist in supporting a portfolio of clinical trials, from study set up to archiving, in accordance with clinical trial protocols, laboratory manuals and all relevant regulatory standards. The role will involve collecting, recording and maintaining research data records, entering activity data and extracting information from databases, providing clinical and general administrative support to the research teams including performing clinical tests and investigations, processing and shipping samples and assisting with screening and recruitment processes. Clinical tasks will include, but not limited to, taking biological samples (blood, urine etc.), taking blood pressure and anthropomorphic assessments. In addition, the post holder will have the responsibility of maintaining all clinical trial documentation according to regulatory, governance and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) requirements. The post holder will be expected to undertake study-specific training for each trial. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post. When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria. ## Job Details This vacancy is an exciting opportunity to support the delivery of research activity across the Renal and Vascular Academic Directorates within the South Yorkshire Regional Services (SYRS) care group. This role involves supporting the work of the Research Theme Leads, working closely with investigators, their clinical teams, and providing administrative and clinical support to the Renal and Vascular Directorate research teams. The post holder will be responsible for supporting the Renal and Vascular Directorate Research Coordinator and the Principal Investigators to assist in increasing the research productivity, complete data entry and actively screen lists to increase the inclusion of potential participants into trials. The post holder will interact with patients to obtain clinical samples and perform clinical measurements (e.g. blood pressure, ECGs). The role will involve working closely with research and clinical teams to increase patient recruitment into clinical trials. The post holder will also be required to maintain holistic support for all clinical trial participants, thus facilitating a high quality research service. The post holder will be expected to interact with patients and their families in relation to the requirements of the clinical trials and be able to work without supervision in some areas. ## Job Description The post holder will assist in supporting a portfolio of clinical trials, from study set up to archiving, in accordance with clinical trial protocols, laboratory manuals and all relevant regulatory standards. The role will involve collecting, recording and maintaining research data records, entering activity data and extracting information from databases, providing clinical and general administrative support to the research teams including performing clinical tests and investigations, processing and shipping samples and assisting with screening and recruitment processes. Clinical tasks will include, but not limited to, taking biological samples (blood, urine etc.), taking blood pressure and anthropomorphic assessments. In addition, the post holder will have the responsibility of maintaining all clinical trial documentation according to regulatory, governance and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) requirements. The post holder will be expected to undertake study-specific training for each trial. ## Responsibilities Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post. When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Experience of working in a healthcare setting - Experience of working in a clinical research environment - Experience of data entry & data management within a healthcare setting **Desirable** - Experience of processing blood and urine samples in a laboratory environment ### Personal Qualities **Essential** - Ability to communicate tactfully and sensitively to all patients, some of whom may be considered vulnerable - Effective IT Skills including advanced keyboard skills. Experience of using databases and data entry. - Experience of using Microsoft packages - Effective time management skills and ability to prioritise and work to conflicting deadlines - Excellent attention to detail - Ability to understand and follow complex Laboratory Manuals and Standard Operating procedures (SOPs) - Ability to work effectively as part of a Team ### Education & Qualifications **Essential** - Educated to GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4/C or above or equivalent or equivalent experience - Educated to GCSE Science at Grade 4/C or above or equivalent - Educated to ‘A‘ Level standard or equivalent - Diploma-level qualification in a relevant discipline, or, be able to demonstrate the knowledge, training, and experience that equates to diploma level **Desirable** - Good Clinical Practice Certificate - Evidence of study on a research course or equivalent - Car owner with clean drivers licence ## Documents - [staff benefits (pdf, 2.7mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2420) - [job description (pdf, 272.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10398220) - [person specification (pdf, 416.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10398221) - [information for candidates (pdf, 496.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2162) - [applicants - how we use your information (pdf, 87.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2165) - [getting to work at sheffield teaching hospitals (pdf, 305.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2163) - [policy statement on the recruitment of ex-offenders (pdf, 124.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2211) - [a guide to using artificial intelligence and with your personal statement (pdf, 163.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2894) - [candidate application best practice guide - please read before completing your application (pdf, 304.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2161) ## 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.