Clinical Trials Assistant

Clinical Trials Assistant

Join an innovative manufacturing company as a Clinical Trials Assistant. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic individual to join their clinical research team as a Clinical Trials Assistant (CTA). In this role as a Clinical Trial Assistant, you will play a crucial part in the execution of daily clinical research activities within our clinical suites. The position requires a practical and rigorous approach, operating under time constraints and contributing to various stages of clinical trial development.

What you'll be doing

As a Clinical Trials Assistant you will be working under the direction of the Principal Investigator and reporting to the Director of Clinical Affairs, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Preparation and review of study-related documents before study commencement
• Recruitment of subjects for Clinical Trials and maintaining appropriate contact throughout the process
• Maintaining an accurate and up-to-date appointment schedule
• Facilitating the informed consent process
• Executing clinical research activities with a high degree of precision, including administering treatments, capturing real-time photographs, and performing non-invasive skin measurements
• Ensuring accurate and complete entry of Case Report Form data during trial execution
• Monitoring patient status and safety
• Accurately transcribing raw data and maintaining records
• Monitoring and replenishing clinical suite supplies/consumables
• Prompt reporting of any concerns arising during a study
• Monitoring and reconciling Adverse Events and Adverse Device Effects
• Preparation of Standard Operating Procedures as required

About you

To excel in this role, you must possess the following qualifications and attributes:

• Good secondary or vocational qualifications (e.g., 'A'-level, BTEC Certificate) including GCSEs in Maths & English
• Strong attention to detail and experience working in a structured, rigorous manner
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and receptiveness to constructive feedback
• Dynamic, adaptable to change, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Highly organized, proactive, and a good team player with a strong sense of responsibility

Desirable Qualifications:

• HNC/HND or equivalent in a science-related discipline
• Experience in undertaking Clinical Trials using Good Clinical Practice

Additional Requirements:

• Excellent communication skills (written and spoken) and strong interpersonal skills
• High level of numeracy and problem-solving skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all work matters
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and take on additional tasks when required
• Effective team player and individual contributor

Benefits:

• 25 days annual holiday entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Pension
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Free parking
• Internal and external training opportunities (ICH GCP, First Aid, AED)

Please get in touch to find out more about the role and the client.

Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.

*Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.