Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and driven Clinical Trial professional with set up and regulatory experience.
Working in a busy Cancer Clinical Trials Unit you will be the main contact for the set-up of clinical trials from Site Selection Visit, through budget and contract negotiation to regulatory approvals and site initiation.
Main duties of the job
You will be an integral part of the team, demonstrating outstanding communication and negotiation skills, motivated by challenging timelines and thriving in a fast paced environment. Full training will be provided but an understanding of oncology and haematology protocols will be a definite advantage.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
UCLH at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology. We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
- Understanding of cancer and cancer therapies
- Proven knowledge of ICH GCP guidelines
- Computer skills including Word, Excel and PowerPoint. High level of numeracy
- Relevant Masters or commitment to study for a Masters
Desirable
- Research methods education
Experience
Essential
- Experience in clinical research
- Experience of co-ordinating clinical trials, both commercial and non-commercial (including negotiations and liaison with outside departments)
- Experience of using IT systems for information dissemination/ performance monitoring
Desirable
- Experience of preparing submissions/ applications to relevant approval bodies i.e. JRO/Research Ethics Committees
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Proven ability to develop effective working relationships with members of multidisciplinary teams and staff at all levels across networks
- In depth working knowledge of ICH GCP and the Regulations
- Proven ability to make decisions, organise and prioritise own work in a busy work environment and time critical situations
- Able to co-ordinate and influence the activity of others to produce work within agreed timescales and quality standards. Evidence of ability to work on own initiative
- Committed to personal and professional development
- Attention to detail
- Ability to innovate and respond to change
Communication
Essential
- Confident and articulate, able to get across own point and negotiate in complex situations.
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Displays enthusiastic and tenacious nature
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Understands the implications of Equal Opportunities in practice
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Willingness to work flexible hours on occasion
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
- Understanding of cancer and cancer therapies
- Proven knowledge of ICH GCP guidelines
- Computer skills including Word, Excel and PowerPoint. High level of numeracy
- Relevant Masters or commitment to study for a Masters
Desirable
- Research methods education
Experience
Essential
- Experience in clinical research
- Experience of co-ordinating clinical trials, both commercial and non-commercial (including negotiations and liaison with outside departments)
- Experience of using IT systems for information dissemination/ performance monitoring
Desirable
- Experience of preparing submissions/ applications to relevant approval bodies i.e. JRO/Research Ethics Committees
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Proven ability to develop effective working relationships with members of multidisciplinary teams and staff at all levels across networks
- In depth working knowledge of ICH GCP and the Regulations
- Proven ability to make decisions, organise and prioritise own work in a busy work environment and time critical situations
- Able to co-ordinate and influence the activity of others to produce work within agreed timescales and quality standards. Evidence of ability to work on own initiative
- Committed to personal and professional development
- Attention to detail
- Ability to innovate and respond to change
Communication
Essential
- Confident and articulate, able to get across own point and negotiate in complex situations.
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Displays enthusiastic and tenacious nature
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Understands the implications of Equal Opportunities in practice
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Willingness to work flexible hours on occasion
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).
