Clinical Trial Assistant

Working as a partnership, both Isle of Wight NHS Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust have a shared vision for excellence in care for our patients and communities; with a set of strategic aims underpinning how we will achieve this. 

The single corporate service is delivered across both organisation.  You may be based at either IWT or PHU and individuals may be required to undertake business travel between sites. For leaders managing staff across multi-site locations, you will need to be visible and provide in person leadership. The arrangements and frequency will be agreed locally.

This vacancy is open to employees of Isle of Wight NHS Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust only.

Salary NHS Band 3:  £25,760 - £27,476 per annum



Hours per Week:  37.5 



Contract:  Permanent

Are you looking for a new & different role, do you want to make a difference and improve health outcomes?  Do you want to be at the forefront of new treatments & technology? If yes, this role maybe for you, as it combines clinical patient and participant contact with effective administration skills. The role of a clinical trials assistant is key in supporting a multidisciplinary team to set up and deliver clinical research studies.

We have a B3 position for an enthusiastic, motivated, and highly organised individual to join our team. This is a full-time position worked over a Monday to Friday pattern. Occasional weekends and public holidays may be required with notice. The role is based at the QAH site with occasional opportunity to work at different research locations both within Portsmouth and the Wessex region, to support career development.

• You will be responsible for supporting the day to day running of clinical trials from the National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) Portfolio and other commercial trials. You will work across a range of studies, which may include interventional & observational research.
• You will be working with an experienced supportive team who are passionate about offering research opportunities to participants and patients to improve health outcomes. 
• The role is varied as each study and subsequent clinic requirements can be different, this brings the opportunity to develop wider skills such as basic lab sample processing, handling, and shipping of samples.
• As a member of our team, we are committed to your personal and career growth and actively encourage continuous development. This is provided through access to organisational study days, research specific training and identified learning at appraisal. We can offer development opportunities to experience clinical research in other areas at the Queen Alexandra site or across the region with other partner organisations.
• Working as part of a team this role supports the smooth running of clinical research clinics and studies. The administrative functions of the role include creating and preparing localised study templates and participant packs, capturing and transcribing data into a variety of different data management platforms and responding to data queries. You will be ordering, tracking and managing receipt and supplies of clinical trial materials and general supplies for the clinics.
• The clinical facing elements of the role are to support the wider MDT with the running of face-to-face research clinic visits. You will plan and prepare for the clinics, arrange appointments, and follow up visits. Clinical tasks may include phlebotomy, basic vital signs, pregnancy testing, height/weight measurements under the supervision of registered professionals. Full training will be provided.
• This role also supports the capturing of study and clinical information through regular contact with participants, this may be through phone consultation, face to face clinic visits, e diary capture and review. Therefore, candidates will need to be confident and have clear verbal and written communication skills to ensure accurate recording of patient data.
• Experience of working in the NHS, in an administration/receptionist role with a desire to have patient facing contact will be an advantage in this role.
• Applicants should be highly motivated and be able to undertake tasks using their own initiative. Good working knowledge of Microsoft office systems will be of benefit in this role.

We welcome and encourage informal visits, please contact the Johanna Mouland ([email protected]) to arrange.



For further information about the role please refer to the Job Description

Essential :

• NVQ 3 level of knowledge and training
• Computer literate, with knowledge of patient administration & Microsoft office systems 
• Completed Care Certificate or ability to complete within 3 months of appointment

Desirable :

• Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training for research
• Previous experience of clinical trials or research projects

Skills and Knowledge

Essential :

• Good organisational skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken
• Ability to work as part of a team, but also able to use own initiative and work without supervision
• Innovative and adaptable to change

Desirable :

• Experienced in phlebotomy and vital signs observations
• Previous experience of clinical trials or research projects
• An understanding of medical terminology and clinical processes

Personal Qualities

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Effective communicator
• Ability to act and ensure delivery
• Responsive and flexible attitude/approach
• Knowledge of medical terminology.          

The health and wellbeing of our staff is at the forefront of everything we do. We are proud to be able to offer our staff some fantastic benefits including our on-site Nursery, access to our free Beach Hut for those long summer days, our on-site Wellness Centre including a gym and a swimming pool, access to our fantastic staff networks including LGBTQ, Race Equality and DisAbility, and awards ceremonies to recognise your achievements. We believe we can offer support to all of our staff when they need it the most.

Please note your application may be transferred to the Isle of Wight Applicant Tracking System (ATS) if you are selected for an interview

We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs. 

For more information, please see our People and OD Strategy 2026