# Paediatric Research Assistant > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/paediatric-research-assistant/38c3f657-6023-405d-9b9a-d7d71c1b6a39 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/paediatric-research-assistant/38c3f657-6023-405d-9b9a-d7d71c1b6a39.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Grade:** Band 4 - **Salary:** £28,392 - £31,157 per annum - **Contract type:** 12 months (fixed term) - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-09-04T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-08-25T15:11:26.396Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/South_Yorkshire/Sheffield/Sheffield_Childrens_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Research_Development/Research_Development-v8211595 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8211595?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.sheffieldchildrens.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Fixed Term: 12 months | Full time We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person to join the Directorate of Research & Innovation. As a Paediatric Research Assistant, you will play an important role in the research delivery team, supporting a diverse portfolio of clinical research studies. These range from first-in-human gene therapy trials to phase 4 drug studies and registries. You will contribute to clinical research delivery from study set-up through to archiving—ensuring studies run smoothly, safely, and in compliance with protocols. You’ll work with multidisciplinary teams and partners, collect and process data and biological samples, and provide support to study participants and their families. About You: - Educated to Degree level (in a relevant subject) or equivalent experience. - Comprehensive administrative/data management experience. - Excellent IT skills - Able to communicate in verbal and written formats, prioritise workload and meet agreed delivery timeframes. - A commitment to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and adherence to study protocols ### Main duties of the job You will report to the Senior Research Nurse , and your responsibilities will include: - Prepare studies during set-up, ensuring documents and approvals are in place. - Communicate with clinical teams, support departments, trial sponsors, and vendors to ensure smooth and safe study operations. - Support participants and their families throughout their research journey. - Collect and process data and biological samples from children and young people. - Ensure accurate data collection and entry across different electronic platforms. - Follow study protocols and Good Clinical Practice (GCP). ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification. ******We strongly encourage all applicants to review their right to work eligibility before submitting an application to help avoid any disappointment during the recruitment process. This role has been assigned occupation code 3111 using the CASCOT coding tool. Under current Home Office guidance for further information on occupation codes, sponsorship eligibility and right-to-work requirements, please visit: Skilled Worker visa: Your Job – GOV.UK. Skilled Worker visa: eligible occupations and codes - GOV.UK Diversity Statement At Sheffield Children’s, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyone’s success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members. Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at scn-tr.recruitment.team@nhs.net. Together, we’re building a workplace where everyone belongs. #LI-Onsite ### Applicant requirements This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Comprehensive administrative/data management experience – preferably in an NHS setting or a busy office environment - Experience in a working environment that involves patient/customer care - Data entry experience / using databases - Recent project/ research/ data collection or clinical audit experience - Experience of communication with a wide variety of people **Desirable** - Experience of working in a NHS setting - Experience of working within a clinical trial setting - Experience of working in a paediatric environment ### Knowledge and Skills **Essential** - Knowledge of clinical trials - Clear understanding of the importance of confidentiality **Desirable** - Clinical skills (e.g. venepuncture) - Sample preparation & handling - Knowledge of research governance and regulations (e.g. ICH-GCP and EU Directives) - Knowledge of research methodologies ### Qualifications and Training **Essential** - Educated to Degree level (in a relevant subject) or equivalent level of experience. - Comprehensive IT skills including: email, WORD, Excel, Access, Powerpoint, Internet or comparable computer packages - Required to participate in ongoing Professional and Personal Development and undertake additional training as required **Desirable** - Evidence of appropriate further education/development - Research qualification - Administrative qualifications - IT Qualification ## Documents - [our edi goals (pdf, 155.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2909) - [sch local benefits summary (pdf, 120.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2368) - [paediatric research assistant (pdf, 523.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10518965) ## 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.