Overview
Job summary
Closing Date: 16th November 2025
Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 17th November 2025
Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 24th November 2025
This is an exciting new post for an individual with previous administrative and/or healthcare experience to work on a range of clinical research trials in the Research Team based at Bradford Royal Infirmary, and with the potential to work with different specialties across the Trust.
The role will involve providing administrative and patient facing support to the Clinical Research Teams across Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The postholder will work closely with the Clinical Research Nurses/Midwives, Research Matron and the multidisciplinary team to enhance and support the recruitment to clinical trials, thus facilitating a high-quality research service. The post holder would support both commercial, non-commercial and NIHR portfolio clinical research.
The post holder will be expected to interact with patients and their families in relation to the requirements of the clinical trials and be able to work without supervision in some areas.
Responsibilities
- Work mainly with the ID, ICU, Vascular, ENT, Head and neck Research Team within Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to provide administrative and clinical support.
- Assist in the evaluation of patient eligibility, in liaison with other appropriate health care professionals for clinical trial entry, involving the coordination of pre-study tests, obtaining results/X-Rays/scans, and arranging appropriate appointments as per clinical trial protocols.
- Assist the coordination of the patient journey through the clinical trial protocol (requisition and organization of investigations, procurement of patient notes and reports).
- Provide feedback to specific research teams and MDT members; manage own administrative caseload; and ensure timely completion of trial data and documentation in accordance with trial protocols.
- Provide administrative support for research nurses as required; ensure office and clinic supplies are adequately ordered and stored for the smooth running of the trials.
- Work within a designated Research Team and collaborate with other specialties to support clinical trial participants and maintain a high-quality research service.
- Ensure that all members of the multidisciplinary team are aware of the current trials portfolio; undertake additional duties appropriate to the role.
About us
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
- We value people
- We are one team
- We care
We’re keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
Details
Date posted: 29 October 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 3
Salary: £24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum (pro rata)
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 1 year
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 389-25-7531567
Job locations: Bradford Teaching Hospitals - Bradford Royal Infirmary
Duckworth Lane
Bradford
BD9 6RJ
Employer details
Employer name: Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer address: Bradford Teaching Hospitals - Bradford Royal Infirmary, Duckworth Lane, Bradford, BD9 6RJ
Employer's website: https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk
Job description / Responsibilities
To assist in the evaluation of patient eligibility, in liaison with other appropriate health care professionals for clinical trial entry, involving the co-ordination of study tests, obtaining results/X-Rays/scans, and arranging appropriate appointments as per clinical trial protocols.
To assist the coordination of the patient journey through the clinical trial protocol.
To assist with providing feedback to specific research teams and MDT members.
The post holder will demonstrate the ability to manage their own administrative caseload.
To be responsible for the collection and collation of trial data and completion of trial documentation in accordance with trial protocols.
To ensure that all trial data is submitted to the study sponsor within the specified time constraints.
To provide administrative support for research nurses as required.
Ensure that office and clinic supplies are adequately ordered and stored for the smooth running of the trials.
To ensure that all members of the multidisciplinary team are aware of the current trials portfolio.
Undertake any other duties appropriate to the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
- Good standard of education to a minimum of GCSE level
- NVQ level 3 in Business Administration or Healthcare (or equivalent experience)
- Experience with BTHFT administration
- Computer literate WORD, EXCEL
Knowledge Essential
- A willingness to undergo personal development and learn new skills
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
Desirable
- Knowledge of related clinical research
- Knowledge or experience of Admin at BTHFT
Skills Essential
- IT skills including use of Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel
- Able to work on own initiative/Proactive approach
Experience Essential
- Previous administrative experience
- Able to work unsupervised
Desirable
- Clinical Trials experience
Disclosure and Barring Service
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer website
https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk
