Job summary
- Main area
- Research & Innovation
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- 12 months (Fixed term)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
- Job ref
- 349-RES-7898129-RL4
- Employer
- Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
- Town
- Manchester
- Salary
- £32,073 - £39,043 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 05/05/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Clinical Trials Coordinator
NHS AfC: Band 5
Job overview
We are looking to recruit a highly motivated and dynamic individual experienced in clinical trials administration to co-ordinate studies within the General Paediatric team. You will ensure that comprehensive, high quality and efficient administrative processes are in place for setting up studies, organising necessary approvals (ethics, R&D, MHRA, research networks etc.), data management, ensuring full compliance with the regulatory framework; including financial management of study set-up costs and income recovery in conjunction with the R&I finance team.
This post requires excellent interpersonal, IT and organisational skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as having the confidence to work independently when required. Strong administrative and IT skills are essential and a familiarity with medical terminology would be advantageous.
Applicants will have attained a degree in a science or health-related discipline, or a degree in another field with experience in clinical trials, or relevant experience.
The post holder will need to be able to work flexibly and independently, and also be willing to travel to other sites in the Trust as required.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be an exceptional communicator with effective organisation skills and be confident in managing a demanding and varied workload. Excellent IT skills and the ability to work with several projects simultaneously are essential.
The post holder will act as a main point of contact for the General Paediatric Team, working closely with the Trust Research Office, clinical colleagues, and service support departments within MFT along with external pharmaceutical companies. They will ensure that comprehensive, high quality and efficient administrative processes are in place and followed for the set up and coordination of studies, ensuring full compliance with internal Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and the regulatory framework in order to support the successful delivery of the research portfolio for this speciality.
They should be educated to degree level in a health-related discipline or have demonstrable experience in the conduct and management of research and clinical trials.
The post holder will need to work cross site across our research campuses if required.
Working for our organisation
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Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe – a great place to shape your career. With a workforce of over 30,000 colleagues, we work together to deliver exceptional care to more than 1 million people every year. At MFT, we believe in the power of teamwork, respect, and inclusion. Our People Plan reflects our commitment to making MFT a place where everyone feels they belong, where your ideas are heard, and your contribution is truly valued. Join us and work smarter with our digital technology and thrive in a collaborative culture that empowers you to deliver your best to ensure that your work behind the scenes creates seamless, high-quality care and exceptional patient outcomes. |
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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For further information, please see the Job Description. To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. Explore ‘Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place’ To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place. This welcoming one‑stop hub gives you a real sense of who we are — what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. You’ll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply. To access ‘Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the ‘Supporting Documents’ section and once opened, you can where either scan QR code or click on the link provided. Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, we’re proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU—for our patients, our communities, and each other. Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application. |
Person specification
Education
Essential criteria
- Degree in a science or health-related discipline or a degree in another field with experience in clinical trials, or relevant experience.
- An understanding of the clinical trial process.
Desirable criteria
- Post graduate certificate in clinical research, or other post graduate qualification/experience.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience in Clinical Trials administration, including set up, data collection, audit and project co-ordination.
- Sound knowledge of all aspects of research governance and related legislation and inspection requirements (e.g. MHRA, HTA).
- Experience of the governance and approval systems within the NHS and UK CRN for clinical studies.
- Data quality management
Desirable criteria
- Previous NHS experience.
- Evidence of writing policies and procedures and evaluating their application in practice.
- Research project monitoring.
Skills
Essential criteria
- Excellent organisational skills, with a methodical approach and the ability to pay attention to detail.
- Ability to work as part of a team, and experience of interdisciplinary working.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to prioritise own and others’ workload, and practice effective time management.
- Ability to work under pressure, and to tight and unexpected deadlines.
- Advanced IT skills with a good working knowledge of IT packages and databases.
Desirable criteria
- Project management skills.
Attitude
Essential criteria
- Able to work independently and flexibly
- Supportive
- Enthusiastic
- Positive
- Approachable
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Massawer Butt
- Job title
- Senior Clinical Trials Coordinator
- Email address
- [email protected]
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