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Clinical Trials Co-ordinator

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Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

8d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid Level
  • Research & Development
    Healthcare
  • Manchester

AI generated summary

  • You need a health service background, clinical trials knowledge, research governance expertise, excellent communication and IT skills, and be flexible in managing multiple projects.
  • You will coordinate studies, manage approvals and data, ensure compliance with regulations, and liaise with teams and pharmaceutical companies across multiple research sites.

Requirements

  • You will need to have a health service background, knowledge and/or experience of research, clinical trials coordination, delivery and monitoring.
  • You will have sound knowledge of all aspects of research governance and related legislation and inspection requirements (e.g. MHRA, HTA) and experience of the governance and approval systems within the NHS.
  • You will need to be an excellent 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.
  • You should be highly motivated, able to use initiative to resolve problems and be able to work flexibly within the team and within R&I.
  • The post holder will need to work cross site across our research campuses if required.

Responsibilities

  • Your role will be to co-ordinate studies within Research & Innovation (R&I) and to ensure that comprehensive, high quality and efficient administrative processes are in place for setting up studies, organising necessary approvals (ethics, HRA, local R&D, MHRA, research networks etc.), data management, ensuring full compliance with the UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research; including financial management of study set-up costs, and income recovery in conjunction with the R&I finance team.
  • The post holder will act as a main point of contact for the Adult Nephrology research support team, working closely with the Trust Research Office, clinical colleagues, service support departments within MFT and pharmaceutical companies.
  • The post holder will need to 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 Standard Operating Procedures and the regulatory framework in order to support the successful delivery of the research portfolio for this speciality.
  • The post holder will need to work cross site across our research campuses if required.

FAQs

What is the primary role of the Clinical Trials Co-ordinator?

The primary role is to co-ordinate studies within Research & Innovation, ensuring efficient administrative processes for setting up studies, obtaining necessary approvals, data management, and compliance with research governance.

What areas of research will the post holder be involved in?

The post holder will be involved in research areas including treatments in kidney disease, slowing down the progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD), alleviating/preventing complications of CKD, improving Quality of Life, and enhancing Dialysis Adequacy/Methods of Dialysis & Transplantation.

Is previous experience in clinical trials coordination required for this position?

Yes, a health service background with knowledge and/or experience in research, clinical trials coordination, delivery, and monitoring is required.

What kind of communication skills are necessary for this role?

The post holder should be an excellent communicator with effective organization skills, able to manage a demanding and varied workload.

Will the Clinical Trials Co-ordinator need to work across multiple locations?

Yes, the post holder may need to work cross-site across the research campuses as required.

Who will the Clinical Trials Co-ordinator collaborate with?

The post holder will work closely with the Trust Research Office, clinical colleagues, service support departments within MFT, and pharmaceutical companies.

What IT skills are required for this position?

Excellent IT skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously are essential for the role.

What is MFT's approach to health and well-being for employees?

MFT fosters a culture of inclusion and belonging, providing equal opportunities for career development and prioritizing health and well-being for its workforce.

Who can I contact for more information about the position?

For further details or informal visits, you can contact Ananya Saha, Clinical Trials Manager, at Ananya.Saha@mft.nhs.uk or by phone at 0161 276 6747.

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Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

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Mission & Purpose

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the UK, employing over 20,000 staff. We are responsible for running a family of nine hospitals across six separate sites, providing a wide range of services from comprehensive local general hospital care through to highly specialised regional and national services. We are the main provider of hospital care to approximately 750,000 people in Manchester and Trafford and the single biggest provider of specialised services in the North West of England. We are also the lead provider for a significant number of specialised services including Breast Care, Vascular, Cardiac, Respiratory, Urology Cancer, Paediatrics, Women’s Services, Ophthalmology and Genomic Medicine.