For questions about this job, contact:

Name: Jane Thompson-bows
Email: jane.thompson-bows@nhs.net

Shortlisting Date: 01/09/2026
Interview Date: 7/09/2026

Job Summary

The Oncology Clinical Trials Department is recruiting!

The Research and Innovation Department is expanding, and the Oncology Trial Management Team is seeking Clinical Trials Assistants to support the delivery of its research portfolio.

These are full-time (1.0 WTE), permanent positions based at St James's University Hospital.

Key responsibilities include managing a portfolio of studies, data entry, coordinating trial activities, and liaising with sponsors and the wider research team. The post holder will be expected to maintain high standards of patient care, safety, and satisfaction, while ensuring compliance with Trust policies, study protocols, and relevant regulations.

If you are interested, please contact the recruiting manager for an informal discussion.

Why you should join our Team

The Oncology Trial Management Team manages a large portfolio of studies across all stages of the research lifecycle, from study set-up and recruitment through to follow-up and archiving.

We are a busy, supportive, and collaborative team, with a strong focus on accuracy, attention to detail, and managing a varied workload. Full training will be provided.

If you are interested in how research can improve patient outcomes and would like to contribute to cutting-edge cancer research, this could be the role for you.

What you will bring to the role

We are seeking a proactive, self-motivated individual with a keen interest in research to join the Oncology Clinical Trials Team. Previous administrative experience is desirable.

The Clinical Trials Assistant will support the delivery of oncology research by tracking participants throughout their trial journey, collecting and entering complex data, and ensuring compliance with study protocols and Good Clinical Practice. Excellent attention to detail is essential.

The role includes maintaining study files, processing study amendments, responding to data queries, and supporting monitoring visits. The post holder will work closely with sponsors, industry partners, the NIHR Clinical Research Network Yorkshire and Humber, and colleagues across the Trust and wider research community.

Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.

About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust

Our Trust values

The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.

We are.

Responsible
Open and Honest
One Team
Kind

Our Trust priorities

Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time

Our priorities:

People
Improvement and Innovation
Partnerships
Outcomes

Sponsorship Eligibility

To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.