Job summary
- Main area
- Research and Innovation
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- 12 months (Fixed Term)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Cross site: Oxford Road Campus, North Manchester General Hospital and Wythenshawe Hospital)
- Job ref
- 349-RES-7706854-RL4
- Employer
- Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Manchester Clinical Research Facility (CRF)
- Town
- Manchester
- Salary
- £24,937 - £26,598 per annum (pro rata)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 28/01/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Clinical Trials Assistant
Band 3
Job overview
We are seeking a Clinical Trials Assistant to join the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Manchester Clinical Research Facility (CRF) at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust. The successful candidate will play a vital role in supporting duties across all Manchester Clinical Research Facilities, including the Oxford Road Campus, North Manchester General Hospital, and Wythenshawe Hospital.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will assist with the administration of research projects within R&I in conjunction with the Clinical Trials Manager. Close liaison is required between the research team, MFT Research Office and the Local Clinical Research Network.
To administer research projects in conjunction with study leads, senior investigators, research nursing staff and the R&IM.
To provide administrative assistance to senior staff R&I for study management purposes across R&I as required.
To provide administrative support for invoicing, travel expenses and other financial transactions, including ordering supplies.
To liaise with internal departments, such as R&D, pharmacy, labs and radiology, to set up studies, collect data and notify of study closure.
To be able to organise own time and workload with prioritisation.
Working for our organisation
Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe – a great place to shape your career.
With a workforce of over 30,000 colleagues, we work together to deliver exceptional care to more than 1 million people every year.
Behind every patient cared for are people like you - keeping services running smoothly, supporting clinical teams, and helping create safe, welcoming environments for patients and our people alike.
At MFT, we believe in the power of teamwork, respect, and inclusion. Our People Plan reflects our commitment to making MFT a place where everyone feels they belong, where your ideas are heard, and your contribution is truly valued. Join us and work smarter with our digital technology and thrive in a collaborative culture that empowers you to deliver your best to ensure that your work behind the scenes creates seamless, high-quality care and exceptional patient outcomes.
Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow, we offer clear pathways for development and a culture that supports your wellbeing, ambition, and success. Everything you do makes a real difference to the lives of others.
At MFT, your role matters, your impact is real, and you’re part of something bigger from day one.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’ that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application
Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, we’re proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU—for our patients, our communities, and each other.
As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application—especially personal statements and responses to role-specific questions—is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.
Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.
Person specification
Education
Essential criteria
- GCSE/O level Maths and English or equivalent
- Educated to at least NVQ 3 or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- Administrative qualifications
- ECDL
Knowlegde and Experience
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Access, Powerpoint and other packages.
- Experience of office administration.
Desirable criteria
- Previous work in NHS
Skills and Aptitude
Essential criteria
- Demonstrable IT skills, including ability to maintain spreadsheets and databases efficiently and effectively.
- Good organisational abilities, with a methodical approach and the ability to pay attention to detail.
- Ability to work as part of a team, and experience of interdisciplinary working.
- Well-developed communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels.
- Professional and courteous manner.
Desirable criteria
- Good working knowledge of servicing meetings.
Attitude
Essential criteria
- Enthusiastic, Positive & Approachable; Conscientious & hard-working; Proactive & able to work on own initiative.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Charlotte Boe
- Job title
- Clinical Trials Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
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