Clinical Trials Assistant - Peterborough

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The Clinical Trials Assistant supports the delivery of clinical research at North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust. Typical responsibilities include maintaining trial files, entering and checking participant data, coordinating appointments, preparing documentation, supporting study monitoring, and communicating with research teams, clinical staff, participants, and external sponsors. Applicants are generally expected to have strong administrative and organisational skills, accuracy, confidentiality, good IT ability, and effective written and verbal communication. Previous NHS, healthcare, research, or clinical-trials experience is helpful, while an understanding of research governance and Good Clinical Practice is desirable. The successful candidate should be reliable, methodical, adaptable, and able to manage competing deadlines while working collaboratively in a patient-focused environment.

About the employer

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital and community healthcare services across Cambridgeshire and surrounding areas, including Peterborough, Huntingdon, and Hinchingbrooke. Its services cover emergency care, medical and surgical specialties, maternity, children’s services, outpatient care, diagnostics, and community-based support. The Trust also contributes to education, training, and clinical research, working with universities, research networks, sponsors, and partner organisations to improve treatment and patient outcomes. Staff work across busy hospitals and community settings, serving a diverse population. As an NHS foundation trust, it is publicly funded and committed to safe, effective, compassionate care, alongside continuous improvement and staff development. Clinical research employees help ensure studies are organised responsibly, participants are supported appropriately, and research findings can contribute to better healthcare.

Working in United Kingdom

The United Kingdom offers employment opportunities across healthcare, life sciences, technology, engineering, finance, education, and public services. Its culture is diverse and generally values punctuality, privacy, fairness, and clear professional communication. Lifestyle varies from busy city living to quieter towns and countryside; Peterborough offers rail links, relatively accessible housing compared with London, and a multicultural community. Employees receive statutory rights and, in NHS roles, may benefit from annual leave, pension schemes, and structured pay scales. Visa requirements depend on nationality and role. Overseas healthcare and research workers should check whether the employer can sponsor a Skilled Worker visa, confirm the occupation code and salary threshold, and obtain any required professional registration or background checks. Before relocating, budget for rent, deposits, transport, utilities, healthcare-related costs, and immigration fees. Official guidance from GOV.UK and the employer should be used because visa rules and salary thresholds can change.