Clinical Research Assistant


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£28,392 - £31,157
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Liverpool, L14 3PE
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	28 Jul 2026
Closing date:	11 Aug 2026

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Summary

Assist Research Nurse with patients study visits and clinical trial procedures. This will include venepuncture, and vital signs (after appropriate training). Collection, processing (including centrifugation, freezing, handling of dry ice) and shipping of biological specimens according to protocol requirements. Co-ordinating courier collections for blood samples and documents. Assist in the process of completing data queries and other CRFs (Case Report Forms) documentation for trial sponsors. Each CRF differs according to a specific protocol. This will involve collecting infor(mation and data from patient records and inputting this data onto the CRF. Access data/information from Trust information systems as required Reviewing and updating project information on the database, referring to the researchers as necessary to validate the details Running database queries and providing reports as requested by researchers Liaise directly with outside agencies and external bodies i.e. University staff, pharmaceutical representatives etc. Assist with the application of ethical approval for research projects, applying to research ethics committees, and Trust R & D approval. Maintain database to track patient activity including patient expenses and other financial records Deal efficiently with enquiries from other departments or hospitals. Arrange patient follow up appointments for research specific purposes. Deal with enquiries from patients and their families in a sensitive, professional and capable manner, reporting any concerns directly to the consultant To deal with any patient complaints sensitively and sympathetically and to ensure that they are referred to the appropriate department without delay. To carry out the collection of data, and accurate completion of research documentation as appropriate, with meticulous attention to detail Arrange investigations, follow-up and ensure that all results are presented to medical staff and are subsequently filed into patients medical records within the agreed timescale. Exercise independent judgement and initiative when problems arise by taking appropriate action to resolve the problem, or by referring the problem to the appropriate person. Liaison with all staff concerned within patient services e.g. medics, nurses, admissions staff, medical records, specialist nurses, hospital management, and other members of the research team. To meet on a regular basis with the senior nurse in R&D department for professional support and guidance To attend training courses, conferences and study days in order to remain up to date with all relevant aspects of clinical research To attend research network meetings Ensure the safe handling of named patient and study specific data in compliance with the Data Protection Act 1998 and the Computer Misuse Act 1990 To ensure that all clinical research activity is ICH GCP compliant and conducted in accordance with the agreed protocols To maintain a high standard of patient care in line with Trust and Directorate policies and protocols and in accordance with the Research Governance Framework. To comply with ICH GCP Ensure own actions contribute to the maintenance of a quality service provision. Compliance with Trust, Directorate and R&D policies and protocols Assisting members of the research team with general clerical duties. Deal with postal & telephone enquires on behalf of the research team. General typing duties including answering letters, to inform GPs of patients involvement in a research study Ensure all medical records are in a tidy and chronological order. Ensure that all filing is up to date and in a proper order. Retrieval of medical records, investigation reports, etc. Other general clerical duties including photocopying, faxing, sort/distribute mail

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