Band 4 Clinical Trials Research Support Officer - Bristol

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within AWP Research and Development. We are looking to recruit a Clinical Trials Research Support Officerto provide administrative support to the Research and Development Department and have a key role in supporting the effective administration of clinical trials in AWP.We are looking for someone that shares our passion for making research opportunities accessible to everyone.

You will join the Research and Development department in AWP who are undertaking ground-breaking mental health and dementia.

The role is offered at 37.5 hours per week (1.0WTE) and requires onsite working with some flexibility for home working where appropriate.

Adverts normally close for application a few minutes before midnight on the closing date and we will let you know if we are offering you an interview by email via our recruitment system 'TRAC'. Please note this advert is capped and is likely to close early before the deadline, so please ensure you submit your applications as soon as possible.

Right to Work in the UKThis position is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application, as the organisation is unable to support sponsorship for this post.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be a key member of the Research & Development (R&D) Department and will be expected to:

• Assist in the R&D Department to conduct, develop, and provide support for research and development across the trust.
• Assist the R&D Research delivery team by providing clinical trials administrative support, data entry and record keeping for any R&D projects as suitability delegated.
• Support in the delivery and administration of observational research projects
• Assist members of the Research and Development department by providing administrative support for department activities.
• Develop and implement new systems and processes as required.

For a full list of duties and responsibilities please see attached job description and key information sheet.

We contact all applicants within 4 weeks after the closing date, so please check your emails regularly once you have submitted your application; you are welcome to contact us, via the TRAC system, if you have any queries about your application.

About us

We are the lead provider of healthcare for people with serious mental illness, learning disabilities and autism across Bath and North East Somerset (BaNES), Swindon and Wiltshire, and Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.

We aim to provide High Quality, Compassionate Care everywhere, every day. This means our services will be safe, clinically effective and provide a positive all round experience for our patients, families and carers. And we believe passionately in treating everyone with kindness, respect and empathy.

Key to this is providing a supportive and safe environment for our 4,000 staff where we all feel welcome and able to do the best we can for those we support. Our staff and teams work incredibly hard delivering services across more than 90 locations, covering 2,200miles, to more than 1.8million people.

At AWP we actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds; we are particularly keen to encourage applications from people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBTQ+ community. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge to AWP, as diversity makes us stronger.

Details

Date posted

25 June 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year (pro rata)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

342-CS033-0626

Job locations

Research & Development Office, Fromeside

Blackberry Hill Hospital

Bristol

BS16 1EG

United Kingdom