Clinical Trials Officer | North Bristol NHS Trust

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Bristol
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Clinical Trials Officer | North Bristol NHS Trust

Employer:

North Bristol NHS

Location:

Bristol, BS10 5NB

Pay:

Contract Type:

Contract

Hours:

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

01/02/2026

About this job

Come and join our research team The Neurosciences Research Team is looking for a Band 4 Clinical Trials Officer to assist us in managing and coordinating our growing portfolio of Research Studies. We deliver a wide range of research studies including Dementia and HD, Movement Disorders, Multiple Sclerosis, Pain and Neuromodulation and Neurosurgical Studies. This is an exciting new role and we are offering this for a fixed term of 12 months on Band 4 AFC. If you are dedicated, enthusiastic, with exceptional organisational skills, planning, and attention to detail then we may be the team for you.

We welcome informal visits and encourage you to contact us about the role.

Study set up including feasibility, localising documents, workflows and preparing for green light. Study delivery and coordination including site file management, data collection, document management and data entry.

Supporting patient recruitment and follow up, acting as a point of contact for trial related queries.

Study close out including archiving. Training and development relevant to role. North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead.

We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities.

Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.

North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals.

We aim to be an anti‑discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.

We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.

Provide support to Principal Investigator and senior research nurse to set up appropriate research management systems to comply with ICH‑GCP, ISO 14155, local, national and international policies and legislation. Co‑ordinate and manage the exchange of information between the study co‑ordinating centre, clinical departments and Research & Innovation department.

Complete appropriate databases to record patients recruited to trials, track their visits and submit information to finance department who invoice for commercial studies. Review protocols for trials in order to prepare appropriate labels, clinic sheets and study forms on Trust headed paper, for use during the trial.

Ensure the accuracy and integrity of the information recorded on site files, case report files databases etc. Work closely with the research nurses, organising follow‑up visits with patients and investigations as requested and in accordance with trial protocols.

Conduct queries in Access databases when data is requested by the research team. Arrange couriering of samples and other study related material.

Assist with archiving at study closure.

The post holder should be able to identify own learning needs, seek educational opportunities and ensure attendance at all mandatory training sessions. Exhibit professional behaviour and attitude at all times. Recognise own level of competence to ensure safe practice. Be familiar with and abide by Trust policies, procedures and research standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure optimum patient care, data integrity and the safety of patients and staff. Act as a role model by upholding and implementing good practice in the workplace, always ensuring the highest standards of evidence‑based care.

This advert closes on Sunday 18 Jan 2026

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