Clinical Trial Assistant

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join us as a Clinical Trials Assistant working predominately within our busy and growing Maternity research portfolio. Working with experienced Research Midwives, Research Nurses and Clinicians, you will contribute towards the safe conduct of approved research studies in our hospitals. This post will primarily be based at Calderdale Royal Hospital, but the successful candidate may also be expected to work at Huddersfield Royal Infirmary as required. The post requires you to work autonomously and as part of a research multi-disciplinary team (MDT). You will be required to support studies under supervision of Research Midwives/Nurses or Allied Health Professionals. The successful candidate will work with specialist consultants, clinical trial units and the Maternity MDT and be expected to attend study specific meetings. There is the potential for the successful candidate to utilise and develop existing clinical skills to support the Research Midwife/Nurse such as phlebotomy and vital signs collection. The role also has a significant administrative element. A full induction and training will be provided.