Job summary
Addenbrooke's Hospital is the Primary Treatment Centre for children's cancer across the East of England. We work closely with our 9 Shared Care Hospitals in the Region to provide equitable access to clinical trials for children with cancer and blood disorders.
The Paediatric Haematology & Oncology Research Team has 2 posts (Full-time and part-time) available for an enthusiastic, experienced team players to join us as a Trial & Data Coordinators.
You will provide data management support for both commercial and non-commercially funded paediatric cancer trials undertaken at Addenbrooke's Hospital.
This role will involve the registration and randomisation of patients onto clinical trials, as per the trial protocol; ensuring the required tests/procedures are carried out accordingly and data is reported in compliance with GCP guidelines. You must complete GCP training and maintain their skills and knowledge.
Funding for these positions is available until 31 March 2027 in the first instance.
Part-time hours can be worked over 3 or 4 days, to ideally include a Friday.
Main duties of the job
To assist the Paediatric Haematology & Oncology multi-disciplinary team in the running of clinical trials, with specific responsibility for the day to day collection and transcription of data, reporting of any Serious Adverse Events and responding to data queries. You will be responsible for the submission of data using a variety of data capture tools. You will use effective communication with external agencies and internal teams to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the data submitted.
You should be competent in the use of Microsoft Office, including excel and web-based databases, as well as an understanding of medical terminology.
You will need to demonstrate accurate attention to detail, problem-solving and use of initiative.
Previous experience within the NHS/Research would be desirable
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.
Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have
- Applied for a Graduate visa
- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment
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.
The advert will close at midnight on 27th January 2026.
Interviews are provisionally due to be held on 11th February 2026.
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.
Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have
- Applied for a Graduate visa
- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment
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.
The advert will close at midnight on 27th January 2026.
Interviews are provisionally due to be held on 11th February 2026.
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
- Educated to degree level or NVQ level 4 or equivalent in a biological, physical, social or related scientific discipline OR Equivalent experience in oncology clinical trials data management
Desirable
- Evidence of continuing professional development in research
Experience
Essential
- Worked in the NHS or other similar biological / scientific discipline
- Research Data Collection experience within an NHS/ biological / scientific discipline
- Experience of liaison with staff across all levels within the NHS/Universities/Industry
- Experience of dealing with difficult situations and confrontations
- Experience of working autonomously within guidelines and deadlines
- Experience of prioritising, planning and organising own tasks
- Experience of liaison with external agencies
- Experience of using patient management tools for research
Desirable
- Experience of working in Cancer
- Experience of audit
- Familiarity with EPIC
- Participation at Site Initiation Visits
- Experience with using databases
- Experience in producing and presenting reports
- Experience of mentoring, facilitating or training
- Experience of using schedules of assessments within research protocols to determine trial participant requirements
Knowledge
Essential
- Sound understanding of ethical and quality standards applicable to clinical trials, including EU Directive, ICH GCP
- GCP Trained
- Confidentiality and data protection processes and procedures
- Understanding of research patient management tools
- Knowledge of medical terminology
Skills
Essential
- Well-developed organisational and communication skills
- Computer Literate and proficiency (including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Skills for nurturing key relationships with external agencies
- Meticulous attention to detail with a high standard of accuracy
- Ability to adapt to change
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to train and mentor less experienced colleagues
- Ability to present data in clear & simple format
- Skills in handling and management of computerised data
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.
- Ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary team
- Able to prioritise work using own initiative
- Highly professional approach to work, in particular in dealing with confidential information
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or NVQ level 4 or equivalent in a biological, physical, social or related scientific discipline OR Equivalent experience in oncology clinical trials data management
Desirable
- Evidence of continuing professional development in research
Experience
Essential
- Worked in the NHS or other similar biological / scientific discipline
- Research Data Collection experience within an NHS/ biological / scientific discipline
- Experience of liaison with staff across all levels within the NHS/Universities/Industry
- Experience of dealing with difficult situations and confrontations
- Experience of working autonomously within guidelines and deadlines
- Experience of prioritising, planning and organising own tasks
- Experience of liaison with external agencies
- Experience of using patient management tools for research
Desirable
- Experience of working in Cancer
- Experience of audit
- Familiarity with EPIC
- Participation at Site Initiation Visits
- Experience with using databases
- Experience in producing and presenting reports
- Experience of mentoring, facilitating or training
- Experience of using schedules of assessments within research protocols to determine trial participant requirements
Knowledge
Essential
- Sound understanding of ethical and quality standards applicable to clinical trials, including EU Directive, ICH GCP
- GCP Trained
- Confidentiality and data protection processes and procedures
- Understanding of research patient management tools
- Knowledge of medical terminology
Skills
Essential
- Well-developed organisational and communication skills
- Computer Literate and proficiency (including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Skills for nurturing key relationships with external agencies
- Meticulous attention to detail with a high standard of accuracy
- Ability to adapt to change
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to train and mentor less experienced colleagues
- Ability to present data in clear & simple format
- Skills in handling and management of computerised data
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.
- Ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary team
- Able to prioritise work using own initiative
- Highly professional approach to work, in particular in dealing with confidential 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).
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).