Clinical Research Administrative Assistant Apprentice

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 careers including research, nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance, and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.

At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.

At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways