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University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. Please see below for the detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
The University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS) is pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for a motivated, compassionate, and enthusiastic individual to join our Trust-wide Research Team as a Senior Clinical Trials Assistant – Imaging Technician (Band 4) within the Ophthalmology Research Service.
This is an excellent time to join our expanding and forward-thinking research service, where you will play an important supporting role in delivering a wide portfolio of clinical trials and contributing to improvements in patient care and innovation.
As a Senior Clinical Trials Assistant – Imaging Technician, you will support the coordination and delivery of clinical research studies, working under the guidance of experienced imaging technicians /research nurses and principal investigators. The role combines practical clinical skills with research support duties, including undertaking ophthalmic imaging, assisting with study procedures, and ensuring accurate data collection in line with study protocols.
You will work closely with the R&D department, research teams, and multidisciplinary colleagues to ensure studies are delivered efficiently, safely, and in accordance with regulatory and governance standards.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
This role offers an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of clinical research delivery within Ophthalmology, combining hands-on patient care with study coordination and specialist assessments. You will coordinate and deliver the day-to-day activities for delegated clinical research studies, ensuring smooth implementation, accurate documentation, and adherence to study protocols.
The post involves providing high-quality direct patient care to research participants, including undertaking clinical observations and procedures such as venepuncture, ECG recording, and vital sign measurements, while also performing specialised ophthalmic assessments, including imaging and visual field testing, ensuring accuracy and participant comfort throughout. You will be responsible for managing and prioritising your workload effectively while maintaining high standards of clinical governance, safety, and research compliance.
The ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience in a clinical or research environment, with the ability to deliver safe, patient-focused care. You will have competence in clinical skills such as venepuncture, recording observations, and basic diagnostic procedures, or a willingness to develop these skills. Strong organisational and time management abilities are essential, along with the capacity to coordinate multiple tasks and meet study deadlines. You will also have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling you to support and reassure research participants while working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
The post may require flexibility to cover clinic schedules, including early starts or extended days depending on study requirements. Ongoing training and development opportunities will be provided to support the maintenance and enhancement of clinical and research competencies within the role.
Person specification
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
- ‘A’ Level/NVQ3 or equivalent in a relevant subject area
- Complete Care Certificate or NVQ3/ foundation degree in Healthcare-related subject
- Evidence of continuing professional development and willingness to undertake further training
- Significant relevant clinical experience in a patient-facing healthcare clinical role
- Experience of data management
- Interest in Clinical Research.
- Ability to work as part of a team, work under own initiative and independently outside the dept without direct supervision.
- Able to prioritise tasks and cope with deadlines
- An understanding of confidentiality issues
- Ability to work in a large, open plan office where there may be noise distractions
- Willing to travel to various locations in and around Southampton
Desirable
- Degree/ higher education or equivalent
- Experience of clinical research.
- IT related qualifications
- ICH GCP Trained
- Venesection experience/ willingness to learn
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This advert is for Research Imaging Technician- Senior Clinical Trials Assistant with University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust in Southampton, South East, England. It is listed as a Band 4 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £28,392 - £31,157 pa or pa pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 21 Jul 2026.
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