An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Trials Assistant to work in our Research Department. We have an unique opportunity for a motivated person to come and join our research team on a fixed term contract to support across both the Bournemouth Research Hub and the research team in Division 3 at UHD. The post will involve working a number of different areas within the Trust including Bournemouth Research Hub, Maternity and Child Health.
Join our research team to support commercial and NIHR portfolio studies. We're committed to high-quality, patient-centered clinical research. If you're detail-oriented, take pride in your work, and seek a role combining patient interaction and administration, this could be a great opportunity. You'll be part of a dedicated, enthusiastic team delivering research across the trust for new and ongoing studies.
Our team participates in research within many different specialities and areas across the Trust. Enthusiasm, self-motivation, flexibility and drive will be required to ensure the success of this post. You will be involved in all aspects of the research process from study start-up, recruitment and delivery, to close out of a study. You will need to have an excellent level of written and verbal communication skills plus good IT skills. You need to be comfortable working across diverse cohorts within busy clinical areas.
Base - Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Interview Date - 2nd Mar 2025
You will work in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, implementing studies to translate scientific discoveries into improved patient outcomes.
Previous research experience is not necessary as all training and development will be provided, although clinical skills of performing venepuncture and laboratory skills would be advantageous (but not essential). You need to be comfortable working in the the busy clinical environment.
Along with the relevant and appropriate experience, you will need to demonstrate:
• An interest in clinical research
• Able to work flexibly across multiple sites
• Initiative
• Excellent communication skills to provide guidance and support to patients and colleagues
• Good time management skills with the ability to meet a deadline.
In this role, you can expect a friendly working environment, professional support and excellent development opportunities.
Contacting the department for more information prior to application is strongly recommended.
Additional contact information:
Beverley Wadams or Debbie Branney Senior Research Nurses for Bournemouth Research Hub 0300 019 6685
Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Steph Grigsby Senior Research Midwife 0300 019 3751
Base Location: Poole Hospital
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To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert
This advert closes on Sunday 16 Feb 2025
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