Clinical Trials Assistant

NHS; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health and learning disability trust in York and North Yorkshire seeks a Clinical Trials Assistant to support various research studies. The role involves coordinating patient journeys through protocols, managing documentation, and performing clinical tasks such as venepuncture. Candidates should have a Level 3 diploma in health and social care and experience in a care environment. This fixed-term role emphasizes contributing to patient care and enhancing research quality.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include a Level 3 diploma in health and social care or equivalent.
• Experience working in a care environment, preferably as a Band 2/3 HCA.
• Understanding the needs of people with mental ill health or learning disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with evaluating patient eligibility for clinical trials.
• Coordinating patient journeys, including scheduling and documentation.
• Managing telephone enquiries and maintaining site-file documentation.

Skills

Ability to work unsupervised on delegated tasks

Experience with data handling

Familiarity with clinical trial processes

Education

Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Clinical Trials Assistant

Closing date: 28 December 2025.

The Research & Development department at Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust offers a fixed‑term (15 months) Clinical Trials Assistant role. The post‑holder will support our busy portfolio of research studies, working closely with colleagues to share study information and support participants throughout their research journey. This includes ensuring the smooth running of studies and providing research participation opportunities to service users, enhancing the quality of care.

Research and Development is integral to the Trust, using high‑quality evidence to improve care quality and value. The Trust provides mental health and learning disability services and is one of the most research‑active mental health trusts in the NHS.

Main duties

The post‑holder provides support to research colleagues and study delivery, including tasks such as preparing and maintaining study documents, arranging appointments, collating data, arranging postal packs, contacting service users, carrying out venepuncture and ECGs, identifying potential study participants, and circulating research opportunities.

Job responsibilities

Assist in evaluating patient eligibility and liaising with healthcare professionals for clinical trial entry; coordinate tests, obtain results, arrange transport, and handle specimen documentation per protocols.

Perform venepuncture and ECGs as required following appropriate training.

Coordinate patients’ journey through protocols – requisition studies, organise investigations, procure patient notes, and book appointments.

Manage telephone enquiries from staff, patients, and carers, ensuring relevant personnel are informed for action.

Maintain site‑file documentation, including archiving arrangements.

Collect, collate, and complete trial data and documentation in accordance with protocols.

About us

We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust serving County Durham, Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.

From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care – our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.

We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.

We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 3 or equivalent.

Experience

• Ability to work unsupervised on delegated tasks.
• Previous experience as a Band 2/3 HCA or equivalent in a care environment.
• Experience working with people with mental/social health needs or learning disabilities.
• Experience with data handling.
• Familiarity with clinical trial processes.

Knowledge

• Understanding of the needs of people with mental ill health or learning disabilities.
• Knowledge of confidentiality.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

References: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a DBS check to screen for previous convictions.