Senior Clinical Trials Coordinator
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- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Hours / week
- 37.5
- Posted
- 28/08/2026
- Closes
- 04/09/2026
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Role summary
This is an exciting full-time opportunity for a Senior Clinical Trials Coordinator within the Research and Innovation Division at The Christie, specifically for the gynaecology clinical research delivery teams. The role involves significant clinical trials coordination and data management experience, with a strong understanding of clinical research, GCP, and clinical governance. The successful candidate will provide multi-team management support, oversee complex clinical trial setup and coordination, and offer managerial and leadership support to research staff. A tailored training program will be provided to develop future leaders in clinical trials coordination.
Essential criteria
- Degree in a science or health related discipline.
- Relevant experience in scientific and medical research.
Desirable criteria
- Post graduate certificate in clinical research or other relevant post graduate qualification.
- In possession of or working towards an NHS leadership academy qualification
- Significant experience in clinical trial administration and clinical trial data management.
- Experience of mentoring junior staff.
- Previous experience of working in the NHS or other healthcare system.
- Line management experience
- Involvement in education and staff development
- Ability to prioritise own and others workload and practice effective time management.
- Excellent written communication skills.
- IT literate including good understanding and demonstrated use of the full Microsoft Office suite.
- Accuracy and attention to detail.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Excellent oral communication skills.
- Advanced use of spreadsheets.
- Good understanding of the clinical research delivery processes, related standards, governance and leglislation.
- Understanding of medical terminology and cancer.
- Understanding of case report forms.
- Knowledge of patient information systems.
- Values
- Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours
- Other
- Ability to work to tight and/or unexpected deadlines.
- Flexible with ability to adapt to service requirements
- Conscientious and hardworking.
- Ability to work unsupervised or as part of a team.
- Tactful and diplomatic.
- Evidence of achievement under pressure.
- Degree in a science or health related discipline.
- Relevant experience in scientific and medical research.
- Post graduate certificate in clinical research or other relevant post graduate qualification.
- In possession of or working towards an NHS leadership academy qualification
- Significant experience in clinical trial administration and clinical trial data management.
- Experience of mentoring junior staff.
- Previous experience of working in the NHS or other healthcare system.
- Line management experience
- Involvement in education and staff development
- Ability to prioritise own and others workload and practice effective time management.
- Excellent written communication skills.
- IT literate including good understanding and demonstrated use of the full Microsoft Office suite.
- Accuracy and attention to detail.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Excellent oral communication skills.
- Advanced use of spreadsheets.
- Good understanding of the clinical research delivery processes, related standards, governance and leglislation.
- Understanding of medical terminology and cancer.
- Understanding of case report forms.
- Knowledge of patient information systems.
- Values
- Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours
- Other
- Ability to work to tight and/or unexpected deadlines.
- Flexible with ability to adapt to service requirements
- Conscientious and hardworking.
- Ability to work unsupervised or as part of a team.
- Tactful and diplomatic.
- Evidence of achievement under pressure.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
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Job summary
_Please note that this post is offered at full-time hours (37.5 h/week)_ An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Research and Innovation Division at The Christie. We are looking to appoint a Senior Clinical Trials Coordinator to the gynaecology clinical research delivery teams within The Christie NHS Foundation Trust.We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual, who is able to demonstrate significant work experience in clinical trials coordination and data management involving clinical trials or project co-ordination, as well as a good understanding of clinical research, GCP and clinical governance.
Applicants should have excellent organisation and communication skills, can work well both in a team and using their own initiative. The individual must demonstrate good leadership skills that will promote an environment of quality and learning.
The role is ideal for individuals keen to pursue a managerial career in clinical trials coordination. It is tailored to equip the successful candidate with the necessary skills and experience to become a future leader in this field.
Applicants should meet all the essential criteria described in the job description as a minimum, including holding a scientific or business-based degree, or have relevant experience in scientific and medical research.
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