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Overview
We are looking to recruit a Clinical Trials Coordinator (Band 4-5 development role) within Research and Innovation (RandI) at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) to support research across all MFT hospitals. This enthusiastic and self-motivated individual will be joining the Collaborative team that supports the following specialities: Burns and Plastics, Trauma and Orthopaedics, Audiology, Ear, Nose and Throat, Head and Neck, Ageing and Dementias, Dermatology, Neurology, Colorectal, Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Hepatobiliary, Maxillofacial.This is an opportunity to be part of an engaging team with nationally and internationally recognised investigators who work at the forefront of cutting-edge research to develop diagnostics and treatments. This post is offered as a Band 4-5 Developmental role.
Responsibilities
Join the team at Band 4 (Clinical Trials Administrator) and progress to Band 5 (Clinical Trials Coordinator) upon successfully completing the competency assessment criteria checklist for the Band 5 role over the first 6 months in post. Depending on experience, the time period for completing the assessment criteria may be extended to 12 months.
Work closely with a dedicated mentor who will provide robust training to enable meeting the required competencies within the outlined timeframe.
Be flexible and adaptable to support set up and coordination of studies.
Ensure comprehensive, high-quality, and efficient administrative processes for setting up studies, organising necessary approvals, and data management.
Ensure full compliance with the regulatory framework, including financial management of study set-up costs and income recovery in conjunction with the RandI finance team.
Act as a main point of contact for your specialty research, working closely with Investigators, the Trust Research Office, clinical colleagues, service support departments within MFT, and external pharmaceutical companies.
Ensure adherence to internal Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and the regulatory framework to support the successful delivery of the research portfolio for the specialty.
Be a flexible and independent worker, with a commitment to being a supportive team member and willingness to travel to other sites within the Trust as required.
Qualifications and Experience
Educated to degree level in a health-related discipline or demonstrable experience in the conduct and management of research and clinical trials.
Line management experience is desirable.
Ability to work flexibly and independently as well as part of a team.
Willingness to travel to other sites within the Trust as required.
About MFTMFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England, with a turnover of over £3bn, bringing together 10 hospitals and community services from across Manchester, Trafford and beyond. We champion collaborative working and transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue ambitious goals. We have created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient and staff experience, operational effectiveness, and research through Hive, our Electronic Patient Record system launched in September 2022. We are a major academic Research Centre and Education provider, with a robust infrastructure to encourage high-quality research. We are also progressing our Green Plan to make healthcare more sustainable.
Equal OpportunitiesAt MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing, and shaping the future of our organisation together.
How to Apply / ContactFor further details / informal visits contact: Name: Abigail LomasJob title: Senior Clinical Trials CoordinatorEmail: abigail.lomas@mft.nhs.ukTelephone: 0161 291 ..... full job details .....
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