Clinical Research Assistant

Company: Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust
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Location: Bradford
Job Description:

Help shape the future of healthcare through research. We’re looking for a motivated and organised individual to support the delivery of clinical research studies. You’ll work closely with research teams, healthcare professionals and patients to help recruit participants, coordinate study visits, collect and manage data, and ensure studies are delivered to the highest standards.

What you’ll do:

  • Support the set-up and promotion of clinical research studies.
  • Identify and recruit eligible participants.
  • Coordinate appointments, questionnaires and study procedures.
  • Collect, maintain and process research data and documentation.
  • Work collaboratively with clinical teams to ensure excellent participant care.
  • Support audits, governance requirements and study compliance.
  • To collaborate with relevent departments to streamline trial setup, promote NIHR studies with clinical services and/or within the communities, and attend clinical meetings.
  • Screening medical records against strict protocols, identify eligible patients, obtain informed consent, and handle electronic randomisation.
  • To schedule appointments, prepare visit documents/equipment, record vital observations (BP, heart rate, temperature), and safely Transport and process blood samples.
  • To accurately transcribe data from medical records into electronic or paper Case Report Forms (CRFs) and resolve data queries.
  • To Maintain strict compliance with ICH-GCP guidelines, update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and manage site files for audits.
  • To act as a flexible team player across a Monday-Friday 9-5 service, managing stakeholder enquiries with confidentiality.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with excellent attention to detail, strong communication skills and a passion for improving patient outcomes through research. Closing Date: 20th of October 2026 Shortlisting Date: 30th of October 2026 Interview date: Monday the 9th November 2026,

Core Values

Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: –

We Care- We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference We Listen- We understand people’s views and respond to their individual needs We Deliver- We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners

We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :

  • Increase mileage rates for > 4500
  • A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages
  • A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities
  • Plus many more.

We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.

BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.

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Posted: October 12th, 2026