Clinical Research Assistant

Overview

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a dedicated Clinical Research Associate to join our Integrative Therapy, Health and Wellbeing Service in Manchester. This permanent, full-time role operates Monday through Friday within a leading oncology environment, providing an excellent platform to contribute to clinical research excellence.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage all facets of clinical study administration ensuring adherence to Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Trust policies, SOPs, and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams including clinicians, research nurses, principal investigators, and external partners to support trial setup, patient enrollment, and data management.
• Maintain comprehensive research documentation such as investigator site files, manage study amendments, support safety reporting, and prepare for audits and inspections.
• Assist in patient recruitment and informed consent processes, providing clear information and support to research participants.
• Contribute to the collection and analysis of research data including qualitative interviews and clinical data extraction, and aid in reporting, publications, and service evaluations.
• Support ongoing audit functions and quality assurance efforts to foster continuous service improvements alongside the Quality Manager and other team members.

Candidate Profile and Skills

• Strong organisational abilities and excellent attention to detail with the capacity to manage various responsibilities simultaneously.
• Confidence and autonomy in delivering patient-centered care while effectively engaging within a multidisciplinary team.
• Committed to upholding high standards of research integrity and quality in a dynamic and supportive oncology service.

About The Service and Trust

The Integrative Therapy, Health and Wellbeing Service is an innovative unit within The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, recognized for providing compassionate and high-quality patient care. The Trust itself is one of Europe's foremost cancer centers, serving a large population and recognized globally for its research contributions and clinical expertise.

Additional Information

Applicants are encouraged to review the person specification and illustrate how they meet each criterion with practical examples in their application.
For informal inquiries or further information, please contact Jessica Nichols, Quality Manager, at 0161 446 8236 or via email.