Clinical Trials Assistant

Working as a partnership, both Isle of Wight NHS Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust have a shared vision for excellence in care for our patients and communities; with a set of strategic aims underpinning how we will achieve this. 

The single corporate service is delivered across both organisations. You may be based at either IWT or PHU and individuals may be required to undertake business travel between sites. For leaders managing staff across multi-site locations, you will need to be visible and provide in person leadership. The arrangements and frequency will be agreed locally.

NHS Band 3: Salary £25,760 - £27,476 per annum.

Full time: 37.5 hours per week.

Contract: Permanent. 

Location: Queen Alexandra Hospital, Southwick Hill Road, Cosham.

Join our dedicated research team and help shape the future of patient care.

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Clinical Trials Assistant to support the delivery of innovative clinical research studies across the Trust. Working as part of a flexible, multidisciplinary research workforce, you will contribute to studies across a range of clinical specialties, helping to advance medical knowledge and improve patient outcomes.

You will play an important role in supporting the delivery of clinical trials from study set-up through to completion. Your responsibilities will include identifying potentially eligible patients, supporting recruitment and follow-up, and assisting research teams to ensure studies are delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with study protocols.

You will work closely with our research nurses and wider clinical teams, helping to ensure that patients receive appropriate support throughout their participation in research. Comprehensive, study-specific training will be provided to develop your knowledge, skills and confidence in the role.

About Our Team

Although our research activities span multiple specialties across the Trust, we work collaboratively as one team, united by our Trust values and our shared commitment to delivering high-quality, safe and effective clinical research.

We foster a supportive culture of learning, training and professional development, encouraging colleagues to share knowledge, develop their skills and continually improve the quality of care and experience we provide to research participants.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in bedside care, including recording vital signs
• Ability to use healthcare systems to screen patients and review clinical information
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and IT skills
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work independently and flexibly
• Enthusiasm for supporting patient recruitment in line with NIHR targets

Phlebotomy skills are desirable but not essential—training will be provided. Previous research experience is an advantage but not required, as comprehensive in-house training and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certification will be offered.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to develop your career in clinical research while making a meaningful contribution to patient care and the advancement of medical knowledge.

You will join a collaborative and supportive team, working alongside experienced research professionals and clinical colleagues across a range of specialties. With access to training, education and ongoing development, you will have the opportunity to build your skills, broaden your experience and play an active role in delivering research that has the potential to improve outcomes for patients.

Interested?

Take the first step in your research journey today. For more information, please contact Zoe Daly on 023 9228 3773.

For full job details and person specification please refer to the attached Job Description. 

Essential:

• NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent relevant experience
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Completed Care Certificate or ability to complete within 3-months of appointment
• English and Maths qualification GCSE / Functional skills at level 1 or equivalent.

The health and wellbeing of our staff is at the forefront of everything we do. We are proud to be able to offer our staff some fantastic benefits including our on-site Nursery, access to our free Beach Hut for those long summer days, our on-site Wellness Centre including a gym and a swimming pool, access to our fantastic staff networks including LGBTQ, Race Equality and DisAbility, and awards ceremonies to recognise your achievements. We believe we can offer support to all of our staff when they need it the most.

We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs. 

For more information, please see our People and OD Strategy 2026

Smoke Free Policy: 

All of our hospitals operate a strict no smoking policy. Smoking cigarettes or tobacco products is not allowed on any of the grounds or in any of the buildings run by us. This applies to patients, staff, carers and visitors to Trust premises.

Our goal is to improve the health and wellbeing of everyone we care for and, by making sure that our NHS services are smoke-free, we benefit the health of people who use our services as well as the health of the people who work for us.