Clinical Research Assistant

We are seeking a motivated and organised Clinical Research Associate to join our dynamic Integrative Therapy, Health and Wellbeing Service at The Christie. This is a permanent position, working full time Monday to Friday, offering an excellent opportunity to contribute to high-quality clinical research within a supportive oncology setting.

The post holder will lead on all aspects of clinical study administration, ensuring research is delivered in line with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Trust policies, standard operating procedures and regulatory requirements. Working under the supervision of the Nurse Consultant, you will support research delivery and quality assurance projects that enhance patient care and experience.

You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams, including clinical staff, research nurses, principal investigators and external partners, supporting study set-up, patient recruitment, data management and reporting. This role requires strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.

The Clinical Research Associate will coordinate and deliver research activity within the Integrative Therapy, Health and Wellbeing Service, ensuring compliance with GCP, Trust SOPs and regulatory standards.

You will support study set-up, manage research documentation, and act as a key point of contact between the clinical team, R&D, study sponsors and external partners. Responsibilities include maintaining investigator site files, processing study amendments, supporting safety reporting, and preparing for audits and inspections.

The role involves supporting patient recruitment, obtaining informed consent where appropriate, and providing information and support to research participants. You will contribute to data collection, including qualitative interviews and clinical data extraction, and support analysis, reporting, publications and service evaluations.

You will also support audit processes and quality assurance activities, working closely with the Quality Manager and wider team to drive continuous improvement.

You will be confident in your skills, committed to delivering excellent patient-centred care, and able to work independently while contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

The Integrative Therapy, Health and Wellbeing Service is an innovative, passionate and caring team dedicated to improving the experience of patients and their families. The service is fully integrated within The Christie NHS Foundation Trust and has been recognised for delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.

You will work within a supportive and engaged team environment, alongside experienced clinical and research colleagues. The management team is committed to your professional development, offering opportunities to broaden your experience across research, quality improvement and supportive oncology.

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust is one of Europe’s leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients each year. Based in Manchester, we serve a population of 3.2 million, with patients also referred nationally. We provide world-leading radiotherapy, chemotherapy across multiple sites, specialist surgery, and a wide range of support services. We are also a global leader in cancer research, hosting one of the largest early-phase clinical trials units in Europe.

For further details / informal visits contact:
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Jessica Nichols

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