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Clinical Trials Assistant • Bournemouth
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

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1. What inspired you to apply for the Clinical Trials Assistant role, and what interests you most about clinical research? What inspired you to apply for the Clinical Trials Assistant role, and what interests you most about clinical research?

2. Can you describe a situation in which you demonstrated initiative in a previous role or project? Can you describe a situation in which you demonstrated initiative in a previous role or project?

3. This role requires excellent communication skills. Can you provide an example of how you effectively communicated complex information to a non-expert audience? This role requires excellent communication skills. Can you provide an example of how you effectively communicated complex information to a non-expert audience?

4. How would you approach explaining a clinical trial to a patient who is hesitant or anxious about participating? How would you approach explaining a clinical trial to a patient who is hesitant or anxious about participating?

5. In clinical research, attention to detail is crucial. Can you describe a time when your focus on detail helped prevent a potential issue or mistake in your work? In clinical research, attention to detail is crucial. Can you describe a time when your focus on detail helped prevent a potential issue or mistake in your work?

6. How do you ensure accuracy in your documentation and data collection during research studies? How do you ensure accuracy in your documentation and data collection during research studies?

7. Can you share an experience where you had to manage multiple tasks or deadlines simultaneously? How did you prioritise your workload? Can you share an experience where you had to manage multiple tasks or deadlines simultaneously? How did you prioritise your workload?

8. What strategies do you use to stay organised and meet deadlines in a busy work environment? What strategies do you use to stay organised and meet deadlines in a busy work environment?

9. Describe a successful team project you were involved in. What was your role, and how did you contribute to the team’s success? Describe a successful team project you were involved in. What was your role, and how did you contribute to the team’s success?

10. How do you approach working with multidisciplinary teams, and what do you think is key to effective collaboration in a research setting? How do you approach working with multidisciplinary teams, and what do you think is key to effective collaboration in a research setting?

11. While previous research experience is not necessary, how do you plan to address the learning curve in this new role? While previous research experience is not necessary, how do you plan to address the learning curve in this new role?

12. Are there any specific areas of clinical research that you are particularly interested in developing your skills in? Are there any specific areas of clinical research that you are particularly interested in developing your skills in?

13. What is your level of proficiency with IT applications relevant to clinical research, such as data management software or electronic patient records? What is your level of proficiency with IT applications relevant to clinical research, such as data management software or electronic patient records?

14. Since laboratory skills and experience with venepuncture are advantageous, could you discuss any relevant experience you have in these areas? Since laboratory skills and experience with venepuncture are advantageous, could you discuss any relevant experience you have in these areas?

15. How do you ensure that patient care remains at the forefront of your work in clinical research? How do you ensure that patient care remains at the forefront of your work in clinical research?

16. Can you describe a time when you had to advocate for a patient’s needs in a clinical or research setting? Can you describe a time when you had to advocate for a patient’s needs in a clinical or research setting?

17. Given the dynamic nature of clinical trials, can you provide an example of how you’ve adapted to changes or unforeseen circumstances in your previous work? Given the dynamic nature of clinical trials, can you provide an example of how you’ve adapted to changes or unforeseen circumstances in your previous work?

18. This role requires you to work across different sites. How do you feel about the potential for flexible working locations? This role requires you to work across different sites. How do you feel about the potential for flexible working locations?

19. Where do you see yourself in the next few years in terms of your career in clinical research? Where do you see yourself in the next few years in terms of your career in clinical research?

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Role: Clinical Trials Assistant in Bournemouth

Interviewed on Thursday 10 April 2025 at 16:14.

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