Job summary
- Main area
- Diabetes Research
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- 12 months (Fixed Term)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 358-7989084-COR
- Employer
- University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Leicester General Hospital
- Town
- Leicester
- Salary
- £39,959 - £48,117 Per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 14/06/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Trial Manager
NHS AfC: Band 6
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Job overview
Come and join a large, experienced and dynamic research management team at the Leicester Diabetes Centre. We are looking for an ambitious Trial Manager to support the set‑up, management and delivery of research studies and clinical trials in diabetes and other long‑term health condition
The Leicester Diabetes Centre is one of the largest facilities in Europe for conducting high‑quality clinical research in diabetes and other long‑term health conditions. We are committed to improving the lives of people living with these conditions through innovative research and evidence‑based practice.
The Centre is a partnership between the NHS, the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, and is academically affiliated with the University of Leicester.
We host a range of prestigious NIHR‑funded infrastructure, including the NIHR Applied Research Collaboration (ARC), the NIHR Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) theme in Diet, Lifestyle and Physical Activity, and the NIHR‑funded Commercial Research Delivery Centre (CRDC). We also attract funding from the British Heart Foundation, the European Union, the Medical Research Council and Diabetes UK.
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Main duties of the job
You will join a team of research administrators, trial coordinators and trial managers working across single‑ and multi‑site studies. Your role will be to ensure that allocated studies receive timely and appropriate oversight to reach time and target, using diplomacy and strong communication skills to manage challenges along the way. The role may involve travel across the East Midlands to support research sites.
You will be expected to line‑manage one or more administrative staff and may supervise the work of a Trial Coordinator. Please note that this role requires regular on‑site attendance.
Working for our organisation
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
https://www.uhleicester.nhs.uk
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with trial management or coordination experience who enjoys a challenge, uses their initiative, and can adapt to the changing demands of research.
You will need to be self‑motivated, an effective communicator, and confident working both independently and as part of a wider team.
Timely set-up of studies, providing input into study protocols, IRAS forms,patient and GP facing documentation, case report forms, remote data entry systems and all associated documentation as relevant to role.
Set up participating sites by undertaking site initiation visits, remotely and/or in person as necessary. Identify and undertake feasibility of sites, ensuring all participating sites have received relevant trial specific training. Facilitate approvals for sites to open to recruitment and monitor progress of each trial site and take appropriate action.
Efficient and effective set-up and maintenance of internal study management systems.
Time and target delivery of studies.
Management of study recruitment which will include the development of recruitment plans and the leadership of recruitment strategies for example community events, leaflet drops etc.
Timely and accurate reporting of study progress, finance, and study related reporting (i.e., protocol deviations, serious adverse event, and adverse event reporting).
Efficient and effective set-up and maintenance of trial master file including all financial paperwork to permit clear audit trail of spend.
Facilitate meetings of trial committees and be responsible for ensuring relevant and timely updates for project stakeholders.
Develop and maintain good working relationships across the department.
Efficient and effective staff training for study related procedures.
Motivate, develop, and support staff that the post holder line manages.
Please see Job description for further details
Person specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Degree / or equivalent qualification in a science or health related discipline or a degree in another field with experience in clinical trials or project management or significant equivalent experience in a relevant field.
- Leadership qualification at certificate level or equivalent experience.
Desirable criteria
- Higher degree qualification (e.g., MSc) in clinical trials or a health-related discipline.
- Project Management Qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience of running or delivering clinical research studies/trials.
- Experience of working in a large complex multi professional organisation.
- Must have experience within a supervisory/management role.
- Sound knowledge of the principles of research governance and ICH-GCP
- Experience of creating research ethics applications including all supporting documentation and knowledge of HRA and MHRA application process and requirements including experience of applying for substantial amendments to the study protocol
- Facilitation and communication skills both written and verbal appropriate to the project.
Desirable criteria
- Experience of managing a budget.
- Data quality management.
- Previous NHS experience or Higher Education Institution
Communication and Relationships Skills
Essential criteria
- Excellent communication skills written and verbal – able to communicate at all levels with well-developed networking and influencing skills.
- Ability to work autonomously
- Ability to work effectively within and direct a team or individual team members
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate consistent level of attention to detail in relation to study documentation and data collection and inputting.
- Competent with Microsoft software (e.g., Word, Excel and Powerpoint)
Skills
Essential criteria
- Leadership and motivational qualities
- Planning and organisational skills, with a methodical approach and the ability to pay attention to detai
- Ability to work to deadlines/stability under pressure
- Ability to use initiative.
- Problem solving skills
- Excellent communication skills written and verbal – able to communicate at all levels with well -developed networking and influencing skills.
- High level of computer literacy
- Ability to prioritise own and others workload and practice effective time management.
- Excellent presentation skills
- Understand, interpret and critically analyse data and information and prepare progress reports.
- Understand and use quality management systems.
- Actively manage own personal development.
Desirable criteria
- Understand and use project management tools.
Planning and Organisation Skills
Essential criteria
- Project Management Skills
- Ability to work to multiple conflicting deadlines.
- Experience in creating a Gantt chart and recruitment charts.
- Experience in report writing.
- Experience in budget management.
Physical skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to travel to other sites within UHL and across UK with some international travel expected.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential criteria
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
- All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others.-
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential criteria
- Ability to work flexibly.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Reliable and credible in the role.
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential criteria
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s Values and Behaviours.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Aga Glab
- Job title
- Senior Trial Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0116 258 8633
- Additional information
If you have any queries, please contact:
Mahfuja Ahmed - Senior Trial Manager –Tel: 0116 258 4384 / [email protected].
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