Clinical Research Administrative Assistant Apprentice

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust Clinical Research Administrative Assistant Apprentice The closing date is 25 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary The Royal Marsden has a vital role in championing change and improvement in cancer care through research and innovation, education, and leading-edge practice. We are incredibly proud of our international reputation for pushing the boundaries and for our ground-breaking work ensuring our patients receive the very best and latest in cancer treatment and care.The clinical research directorate is made up of multi delivery units, meaning we are a large, busy team. It can be very fast paced, and the successful applicant will need to be able to be adaptable according to the demands of the day. We are a very friendly, inclusive directorate and offer excellent on the job training and support. Research offers incredible development and education opportunities, and we would love to welcome you to our team as you start a new career journey. You will study with the University of Kent while working in our Clinical Research team, gaining practical experience across one of our 14 specialisms. Your studies will cover basic biology, clinical trial regulations, health economics and project management. Upon successful completion, you will achieve a BSc (Hons) Applied Science (Clinical Trials Specialist). Due to the high volumes of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close any adverts before the published closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications. We advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment. Main duties of the job There are a lot of administrative tasks required to support our research activity, and you will play a key role as part of that. There will be lots of variety in tasks involving dealing with lots of different people such as doctors, nurses, trial coordinators, data managers and fellow administrators. Based across The Royal Marsden's Chelsea and Sutton sites, the apprenticeship combines practical workplace experience with dedicated study time, supporting your professional development and career progression within clinical research and the NHS. You must be committed to undertaking the apprenticeship alongside the role and engaging fully with the required learning and development. Apprenticeship Eligibility Applicants must Be aged 18 or over. Have lived in the UK or EEA for the last three years. Have the legal right to work and live in the UK for the full duration of the apprenticeship. If you require a visa, it must allow you to work and undertake an apprenticeship. Visas issued solely for educational or study purposes do not meet the eligibility requirement Not hold a qualification in the same subject at the same level or higher Must be committed to completing the required learning Must be available to start early December 2026 Must be available to attend University of Kent early January 2027 GCSE Maths and English (Grade 4/C) and one of the relevant L3 qualifications (please see JD) About us The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of c