Job summary
We are looking for a Clinical Trial Coordinator to join our small team within the Vasculitis and Lupus Research group. You will lead the set up of our expanding portfolio of CAR T cell and other advanced therapy trials in collaboration with the cell therapy team. You will also assist with setting up both CUH sponsored and commercial trials within the group.
Your day-to-day job will involve working closely with the other Trial Coordinators and liaising with medical staff, Pharmacists, Statisticians and Data Managers involved in Vasculitis trials. You will interact closely with Chief Investigators and Sponsors.
The post is currently funded for 2 years, but extensions are likely subject to funding.
This post is mostly office based, but following a satisfactory probationary period, you may be offered the flexibility to work remotely for up to 2 days per week.
Main duties of the job
Within the Vasculitis and Lupus Service at Addenbrooke's Hospital:
- Set-up and coordination of CAR T cell and other advanced therapy trials; working closely with the cell therapy team.
- Set-up and coordination of CUH sponsored CTIMP trials.
- Set-up and coordination of commercial CTIMP and non-CTIMP trials.
- Ensure that all research undertaken safeguards the well-being of patients and volunteers and is conducted within ICH Good Clinical Practice Guidelines (ICH GCP), in line with Research Governance and compliance with the Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) Regulations 2004.
About us
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Please note:- Internal applicants on permanent contracts can apply for this post as a secondment or fixed term contract. For secondments, you must have the approval of your line manager before applying. If you are an internal applicant currently on a fixed term contract, you are able to apply for this as a fixed term position.
For NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough based roles, all applicants from NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough who have identified that they are at risk of redundancy will be prioritised over those not at risk. However, interviews cannot be guaranteed.
The advert will close at midnight on 16 November 2025.
Interviews are due to be held on 3 December 2025.
Benefits to you
At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Please note:- Internal applicants on permanent contracts can apply for this post as a secondment or fixed term contract. For secondments, you must have the approval of your line manager before applying. If you are an internal applicant currently on a fixed term contract, you are able to apply for this as a fixed term position.
For NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough based roles, all applicants from NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough who have identified that they are at risk of redundancy will be prioritised over those not at risk. However, interviews cannot be guaranteed.
The advert will close at midnight on 16 November 2025.
Interviews are due to be held on 3 December 2025.
Benefits to you
At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Science graduate or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
- Recent ICH GCP Training
Desirable
- Evidence of post graduate training in relevant field, and/or continuous professional development in relevant fields
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a clinical research/healthcare environment
- Experience of working in an ICH GCP/EU Clinical Trial Directive environment
- Experience with databases
- Previous direct clinical trials
Desirable
- Line management experience
- Experience in using MACRO or REDCap databases
- Project management experience
Knowledge
Essential
- In depth knowledge of the requirements of clinical trials during their life cycle from set-up to close out
- Knowledge and understanding of CAR T cell therapy
- Ability to present data in a clear, simple format
- Ability to use Microsoft Office to an advanced level
- Competence in using the internet and email
- Knowledge of clinical trials regulatory framework
Desirable
- Clinical trials terminology and essential documentation
- Study design
- Knowledge of the clinical trials regulatory framework
- An understanding of the clinical research approval process in the NHS
Skills
Essential
- Excellent administrative skills including organising and planning
- Excellent communication and writing skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Helpful, outgoing team worker
- Excellent interpersonal, professional and motivational skills with the ability to build working relationships with internal and external departmental and Trust colleagues
- Ability to work under pressure, prioritise and seek input where necessary
- Ability to work independently with initiative and motivate self and others
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to negotiate, acting in a tactful and confident manner to achieve the desired results
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.
- Flexible approach to working and a desire to develop knowledge and career
- Can demonstrate autonomous working practices in current post
- Problem solver
- Focused, starter-finisher
- Willing to coach and train others
- Ability to travel to participating sites to conduct on-site visits
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Science graduate or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
- Recent ICH GCP Training
Desirable
- Evidence of post graduate training in relevant field, and/or continuous professional development in relevant fields
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a clinical research/healthcare environment
- Experience of working in an ICH GCP/EU Clinical Trial Directive environment
- Experience with databases
- Previous direct clinical trials
Desirable
- Line management experience
- Experience in using MACRO or REDCap databases
- Project management experience
Knowledge
Essential
- In depth knowledge of the requirements of clinical trials during their life cycle from set-up to close out
- Knowledge and understanding of CAR T cell therapy
- Ability to present data in a clear, simple format
- Ability to use Microsoft Office to an advanced level
- Competence in using the internet and email
- Knowledge of clinical trials regulatory framework
Desirable
- Clinical trials terminology and essential documentation
- Study design
- Knowledge of the clinical trials regulatory framework
- An understanding of the clinical research approval process in the NHS
Skills
Essential
- Excellent administrative skills including organising and planning
- Excellent communication and writing skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Helpful, outgoing team worker
- Excellent interpersonal, professional and motivational skills with the ability to build working relationships with internal and external departmental and Trust colleagues
- Ability to work under pressure, prioritise and seek input where necessary
- Ability to work independently with initiative and motivate self and others
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to negotiate, acting in a tactful and confident manner to achieve the desired results
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.
- Flexible approach to working and a desire to develop knowledge and career
- Can demonstrate autonomous working practices in current post
- Problem solver
- Focused, starter-finisher
- Willing to coach and train others
- Ability to travel to participating sites to conduct on-site visits
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Addenbrookes Hospital-Division R&D
Hills Road
Cambridge
CB2 0QQ
Employer's website
https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)