• Job Description

  Req#: C9249-26-0096?language=en&page=17&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  The NHS has experienced significant growth in research activity and awareness in recent years.

  An opportunity is now available within the Research and Innovation Clinical Delivery Team at Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust for a motivated and diligent individual to join us as a Band 4 Senior Research Assistant.

  In this role, you will contribute to a range of research studies and support clinical teams in providing patients with access to research opportunities. You will help deliver the research pathway for patients participating in innovative studies and clinical trials.

  Key responsibilities include screening potential participants, completing protocol-specific procedures, monitoring patients undergoing research interventions, and collecting and recording accurate data in line with study protocols and Good Clinical Practice guidelines.

  The role requires strong clinical and communication skills, as you will work across multiple departments within the Trust.

  Previous research experience is desirable but not essential; full training and development will be provided.

  Main duties of the job

  The post holder will support the delivery and administration of research activity at GWHFT under the direction and supervision of a senior member of the Research and Innovation Team.

  Contribute to the conduct of research related activities and the delivery of delegated tasks to ensure the requirements of the research protocol and the needs of research participants are met in accordance with Good Clinical Practice guidelines, relevant regulations, standard operating procedures and Trust Policies.

  Support clinical teams in screening to identify potential participants in accordance with protocol mandated eligibility criteria.

  Employ strategies to ensure that research opportunities are accessible to all, ensuring diversity and inclusivity in the research population.

  Autonomously deliver activities required from a caseload of portfolio studies, following direction of a senior team member and in accordance with competence, confidence, and needs of the protocol.

  For delegated caseload of studies, provide potential participants with the relevant approved research information to facilitate the receipt of written informed consent and ensure ongoing consent throughout the research journey, respecting and reporting any withdrawal of that consent.

  About us

  Our STAR values - Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect - are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives.

  Details

  Date posted

  05 February 2026

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 4

  Salary

  £27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  249-7759682

  Job locations

  Great Western Hospital

  Marlborough Road

  Swindon

  SN3 6BB

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Support in the appropriate patient care of participants in accordance with tasks assigned on the delegation of duties log for specific research protocols.

  Independently organise and manage own time, according to delegated workload of complex and varied activities, and adjust prioritises where required, to achieve patients, team and own goals and to assist in meeting research performance targets.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Support in the appropriate patient care of participants in accordance with tasks assigned on the delegation of duties log for specific research protocols.

  Independently organise and manage own time, according to delegated workload of complex and varied activities, and adjust prioritises where required, to achieve patients, team and own goals and to assist in meeting research performance targets.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • GCSE's, A levels plus evidence of further education through to diploma level or equivalent relevant experience
  • Demonstration of ongoing personal development and willingness to engage in local appraisal processes

  Desirable

  • Administrative/IT Qualifications
  • Good Clinical Practice certificate

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience of working in a healthcare setting
  • Able to use standard keyboard skills and experience of gathering and reporting data and use of IT systems and digital technologies.

  Desirable

  • Previous involvement in research/audit
  • Obtaining and recording patient observations and vital signs
  • Venepuncture and Cannulation

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • GCSE's, A levels plus evidence of further education through to diploma level or equivalent relevant experience
  • Demonstration of ongoing personal development and willingness to engage in local appraisal processes

  Desirable

  • Administrative/IT Qualifications
  • Good Clinical Practice certificate

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience of working in a healthcare setting
  • Able to use standard keyboard skills and experience of gathering and reporting data and use of IT systems and digital technologies.

  Desirable

  • Previous involvement in research/audit
  • Obtaining and recording patient observations and vital signs
  • Venepuncture and Cannulation

  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.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  Additional information

  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.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Great Western Hospital

  Marlborough Road

  Swindon

  SN3 6BB

  
  

  Employer's website

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

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Great Western Hospital

  Marlborough Road

  Swindon

  SN3 6BB

  
  

  Employer's website

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

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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