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Clinical Trials Support Assistant • Manchester
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

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1. Can you tell us about your background and what attracted you to this role at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust? Can you tell us about your background and what attracted you to this role at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust?

2. What do you understand about the role of a Clinical Trials Support Assistant, and how do you think it contributes to the research team? What do you understand about the role of a Clinical Trials Support Assistant, and how do you think it contributes to the research team?

3. What motivates you to work in clinical research, and how do you see this role fitting into your career aspirations? What motivates you to work in clinical research, and how do you see this role fitting into your career aspirations?

4. Can you provide an example of how you have managed multiple tasks or projects simultaneously? How do you prioritise your work? Can you provide an example of how you have managed multiple tasks or projects simultaneously? How do you prioritise your work?

5. Describe your experience with administrative tasks, particularly in a healthcare or research setting. Describe your experience with administrative tasks, particularly in a healthcare or research setting.

6. What IT skills do you possess that would benefit you in this role? Are you familiar with any specific software commonly used in clinical trials or research administration? What IT skills do you possess that would benefit you in this role? Are you familiar with any specific software commonly used in clinical trials or research administration?

7. Have you ever had to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements? Can you give an example of how you approached this task? Have you ever had to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements? Can you give an example of how you approached this task?

8. This role involves working closely with a diverse team. How do you approach collaboration in a team-oriented environment? This role involves working closely with a diverse team. How do you approach collaboration in a team-oriented environment?

9. Can you describe a situation where you had to communicate complex information to someone without a technical background? How did you ensure they understood? Can you describe a situation where you had to communicate complex information to someone without a technical background? How did you ensure they understood?

10. Tell us about a time when you had to adapt to changes within a team or project. How did you handle this adjustment? Tell us about a time when you had to adapt to changes within a team or project. How did you handle this adjustment?

11. Attention to detail is crucial in clinical trials. Can you share an experience where your attention to detail made a significant difference? Attention to detail is crucial in clinical trials. Can you share an experience where your attention to detail made a significant difference?

12. Describe a problem you encountered during a project. How did you identify the issue, and what steps did you take to resolve it? Describe a problem you encountered during a project. How did you identify the issue, and what steps did you take to resolve it?

13. Given the need for flexibility in this role, how do you handle unexpected changes or challenges in your work? Given the need for flexibility in this role, how do you handle unexpected changes or challenges in your work?

14. Travel to various Trust sites is required. Are you comfortable with this aspect of the job, and what strategies would you employ to manage your time effectively when travelling? Travel to various Trust sites is required. Are you comfortable with this aspect of the job, and what strategies would you employ to manage your time effectively when travelling?

15. What do you hope to learn or achieve in this role? How do you plan to develop your skills further while contributing to the team? What do you hope to learn or achieve in this role? How do you plan to develop your skills further while contributing to the team?

16. MFT is committed to innovation and sustainability. How do you align with these values, and how do you see yourself contributing to these initiatives? MFT is committed to innovation and sustainability. How do you align with these values, and how do you see yourself contributing to these initiatives?

17. Do you have any questions about the role, the team, or Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust itself? Do you have any questions about the role, the team, or Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust itself?

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Role: Clinical Trials Support Assistant in Manchester

Interviewed on Monday 14 April 2025 at 03:06.

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