Clinical Trials Assistant - Peterborough

Role summary

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The Clinical Trials Assistant supports the planning, coordination and administration of clinical research studies at North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust. Requirements typically include administrative experience, strong organisational skills, accurate data handling and the ability to follow research protocols, confidentiality requirements and Good Clinical Practice standards. The role may involve maintaining trial files, entering patient and study data, arranging appointments, supporting researchers, communicating with clinical teams and helping prepare documentation for monitoring or audits. Candidates are expected to be reliable, detail-focused and confident using office and database systems. Good communication skills, teamwork, discretion and an interest in healthcare research are important. Previous NHS, clinical research or regulated-environment experience is advantageous, although suitable administrative experience may be accepted.

About the employer

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital and community healthcare services across Cambridgeshire and surrounding areas, including Peterborough, Huntingdon and Stamford. Its services include emergency care, surgery, medicine, maternity, cancer care, diagnostics, outpatient treatment and specialist clinical services. As an NHS Foundation Trust, it combines patient care with education, training and clinical research, supporting studies that can improve treatments and healthcare outcomes. The Trust employs a broad workforce, including doctors, nurses, allied health professionals, administrators, scientists and research staff. Employees generally benefit from NHS terms and conditions, pension arrangements, annual leave, learning opportunities and access to professional development. The organisation places emphasis on patient-centred care, equality, teamwork, safety and continuous improvement. A Clinical Trials Assistant would usually work with research nurses, investigators, clinicians, patients and external study sponsors.

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