Job overview

The Cancer Clinical Trials Unit at UCLH is looking to recruit a Data Manager to support a portfolio of Phase I-III clinical trials in the Myeloma trials team. You may be required to cover other disease areas on a short-term or longer-term basis. 

The post-holder will be required to deliver and verify trial-specific information to sponsors, support the team with the set-up of new clinical trials and assist as needed with the processing of biological samples, amongst other tasks.  You will be part of supportive and dynamic team, working closely with clinical research staff.  Whilst the position is administrative, the role is vital in supporting clinical research staff deliver excellent care to patients with cancer.

We are currently supporting hybrid remote working, allowing a combination of working from home and office-based working.  Flexibility around on-site working is essential, and you may be required to attend the office at relatively short notice to ensure that the service is covered.

We ideally want someone with experience of clinical research, knowledge of cancer, good verbal and written communication skills and some experience of working in a healthcare setting. However, if you have some of these criteria and clear enthusiasm for the role, then please apply.

Main duties of the job

-    Have a portfolio of trials for which they are responsible
-    Assimilate knowledge on the disease area by attending clinics and MDTs and by doing self-directed learning
-    Accurately interprets relevant test results and medical and terminology 
-    Complete data entry into case report forms for assigned trials as per protocols
-    Ensure case report forms are completed are of high quality, accurate and sent in a timely manner
-    Resolve issues with source data and anomalous data at the time of reporting, reviewing against previously reported data as well as local and national normal ranges.
-    Prioritises workload to manage time effectively
-    Process updated information and documents for the successful running of the study
-    Create and maintain both paper and electronic trial site files
-    Maintain list/database of up-coming, current and recently closed clinical trials
-    Maintain electronic and paper list of accrual to trials
-    Organise and prepare documentation for audits and monitoring visits.
-    Process biological samples in the trials lab
-    Liaise with the MDT, Principal and Sub Investigators, Sponsors, and support departments professionally and appropriately
-    Obtain tumour block samples
-    Upload scans as required by trial protocol
-    Escalate issues to senior team members

Working for our organisation

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research. 

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites: 

·         University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing) 

·         National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery 

·         Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals 

·         University College Hospital Grafton Way Building 

·         Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine 

·         University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre 

·         The Hospital for Tropical Diseases 

·         University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street 

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.