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Senior Clinical Trial Coordinator
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
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Reference: 2399897
Job summary
A position has arisen for a part-time Senior Clinical Trial coordinator role within the community. The community research portfolio is expanding and we are looking for a flexible coordinator to support the delivery of upcoming research projects. The applicant will be motivated to work in different locations to support the clinical team and assist with community projects.
Main duties of the job
o Responsible for the day-to-day coordination and oversight of allocated clinical trials in the Department.o Responsible for the set-up and conduct of allocated clinical trials in accordance with regulatory, sponsor and organisational requirements.o Ensure clinical trials within the Unit are conducted in accordance with Good Clinical Practice and Trust SOPs.o Review the capacity and resource requirements within the Clinical unit for coordination and administrative management of the allocated trials and to advise the unit head accordingly.o To be an active member of the department, providing regular reports on activity within the Department and highlighting areas of concern.
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 nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in 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. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.
Details
Date posted
07 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£36,943 to £44,900 a year per rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
1 years
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
282-CR1905
Job locations
Royal Marsden Hospital Sutton
Sutton
SM2 5PT
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information please refer to the job description and personal specification
Primary areas of responsibility:
Trial set-up
To liaise with R&D, pharmacy, finance, laboratories, and other support departments in set up of trials and assessment of capacity and capability. To liaise with Sponsors and R&D regarding clinical trial contracts.
Trial conduct
Initiate and manage day to day running of allocated trial(s) in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and The Royal Marsden (RM) / Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Ensure trial specific responsibilities delegated by the Sponsor to the Chief Investigator (CI) / Principal Investigator (PI) are carried out in accordance with sponsor contract.
Trial closure
To ensure trial closure is notified to R&D. Assist in conducting the Trial Close Out visit and associated tasks.
Communication & networking
Act as a point of contact for trial sponsors and to communicate directly with them regarding data queries, monitoring visits and other enquiries relevant to the trial and research team. Communicate with staff at all levels, both internal and external relating to trial activities, regarding information which may be confidential and sensitive in nature.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information please refer to the job description and personal specification
Primary areas of responsibility:
Trial set-up
To liaise with R&D, pharmacy, finance, laboratories, and other support departments in set up of trials and assessment of capacity and capability. To liaise with Sponsors and R&D regarding clinical trial contracts.
Trial conduct
Initiate and manage day to day running of allocated trial(s) in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and The Royal Marsden (RM) / Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Ensure trial specific responsibilities delegated by the Sponsor to the Chief Investigator (CI) / Principal Investigator (PI) are carried out in accordance with sponsor contract.
Trial closure
To ensure trial closure is notified to R&D. Assist in conducting the Trial Close Out visit and associated tasks.
Communication & networking
Act as a point of contact for trial sponsors and to communicate directly with them regarding data queries, monitoring visits and other enquiries relevant to the trial and research team. Communicate with staff at all levels, both internal and external relating to trial activities, regarding information which may be confidential and sensitive in nature.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Life Sciences (or equivalent) degree or relevant experience
Desirable
- Recent GCP training
Experience
Essential
- Has experience of working in a clinical trial setting and community.
Desirable
- Experience of working in the NHS or equivalent
Skills/Abilities/Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent administrative and organisational skills
- Competence in research orientated PC software including Microsoft Office packages
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Good attention to detail
- Understanding of clinical trials and regulations governing clinical research
- Good level of spoken and written English
Desirable
- Experience of data entry and data management
Other Requirements
Essential
- Able to work on both sites and to be flexible to meet the needs of the role
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Life Sciences (or equivalent) degree or relevant experience
Desirable
- Recent GCP training
Experience
Essential
- Has experience of working in a clinical trial setting and community.
Desirable
- Experience of working in the NHS or equivalent
Skills/Abilities/Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent administrative and organisational skills
- Competence in research orientated PC software including Microsoft Office packages
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Good attention to detail
- Understanding of clinical trials and regulations governing clinical research
- Good level of spoken and written English
Desirable
- Experience of data entry and data management
Other Requirements
Essential
- Able to work on both sites and to be flexible to meet the needs of the role
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Marsden Hospital Sutton
Sutton
SM2 5PT
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/working-royal-marsden (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Marsden Hospital Sutton
Sutton
SM2 5PT
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/working-royal-marsden (Opens in a new tab)