Clinical Trials Administrator

The Intensive Care and Emergency Department Research Team.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Trials Co-ordinator to join our Research Delivery Team.

The post holder will act as a member of the multi-disciplinary team, with responsibility for providing project administrative and logistic support to the ICU /ED Research Team. This post will require the post holder to use significant initiative in prioritisation, planning and organisation of this work. In particular, the appointed individual will be responsible for supporting the research team to carry out day to day organisation and logistics for delivery of NIHR funded portfolio and commercial trials.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will:

• Provide project specific administrative and logistic support to the ICU/ED Research Team.
• Implement and maintain effective systems and procedures for the handling and transport of research specimens within the department.
• Contribute to delivery of project objectives by demonstrating a flexible approach and willingness to re-prioritize work as necessary, in response to a dynamic research environment.
• Build a strong working relationship with a range of project team members including , research nurses, laboratory technicians and sponsors.
• Prepare relevant paperwork and packs required for accurate data collection on selected clinical trials in line with GCP.
• Accurately transcribe data into trial databases.
• Maintain office filing and archiving, in particular ensuring case report forms are completed in line with the protocol and GCP guidance.

About us

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations,operatingfrom three main sites at Southmead, Bristol citycentreand Weston.

Details

Date posted

09 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year

pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

387-S6432-MF

Job locations

Bristol Royal Infirmary

Marlbourgh street

Bristol

BS2 8HW

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Significant experience of secretarial and or clerical work
• Experience of working within the rules of confidentiality within a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent IT skills and extensive experience of using Microsoft Office packages, in particular MS Word, Access, Excel and social media comms
• Experience with office systems e.g. filing and archiving

Desirable

• Experience in using databases
• Knowledge of GCP and other regulations governing research
• Experience of working in an NHS healthcare environment

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Highly developed organisational and administrative skills
• Capacity to work flexibly and adapt to changing deadlines and work levels.
• High accuracy and excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work independently without close supervision including ability to prioritise own workload and work to tight deadlines
• Excellent communication skills both on the phone and face to face

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Good understanding of English language/grammar

Aptitudes

Essential

• Supportive calm and diplomatic approach to work
• Respectful in all interactions with others
• Innovative and happy to share ideas
• Good team player and able to collaborate well with others

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Significant experience of secretarial and or clerical work
• Experience of working within the rules of confidentiality within a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent IT skills and extensive experience of using Microsoft Office packages, in particular MS Word, Access, Excel and social media comms
• Experience with office systems e.g. filing and archiving

Desirable

• Experience in using databases
• Knowledge of GCP and other regulations governing research
• Experience of working in an NHS healthcare environment

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Highly developed organisational and administrative skills
• Capacity to work flexibly and adapt to changing deadlines and work levels.
• High accuracy and excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work independently without close supervision including ability to prioritise own workload and work to tight deadlines
• Excellent communication skills both on the phone and face to face

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Good understanding of English language/grammar

Aptitudes

Essential

• Supportive calm and diplomatic approach to work
• Respectful in all interactions with others
• Innovative and happy to share ideas
• Good team player and able to collaborate well with others

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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 details

Employer name

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bristol Royal Infirmary

Marlbourgh street

Bristol

BS2 8HW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bristol Royal Infirmary

Marlbourgh street

Bristol

BS2 8HW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Significant experience of secretarial and or clerical work
• Experience of working within the rules of confidentiality within a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent IT skills and extensive experience of using Microsoft Office packages, in particular MS Word, Access, Excel and social media comms
• Experience with office systems e.g. filing and archiving

Desirable

• Experience in using databases
• Knowledge of GCP and other regulations governing research
• Experience of working in an NHS healthcare environment

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Highly developed organisational and administrative skills
• Capacity to work flexibly and adapt to changing deadlines and work levels.
• High accuracy and excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work independently without close supervision including ability to prioritise own workload and work to tight deadlines
• Excellent communication skills both on the phone and face to face

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Good understanding of English language/grammar

Aptitudes

Essential

• Supportive calm and diplomatic approach to work
• Respectful in all interactions with others
• Innovative and happy to share ideas
• Good team player and able to collaborate well with others