Cancer Clinical Trials Set Up Specialist

University College London Hospital; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust in London seeks a Clinical Trial professional to manage the set-up of clinical trials. Candidates should have experience in clinical research, understand oncology protocols, and exhibit strong communication skills. The role offers training and opportunities for professional development. A commitment to personal growth and flexibility in hours is essential.

Benefits

Interest-free season ticket loan

Cycle to work scheme

Wellbeing programme access

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent.
• Experience in clinical research.
• Understanding of ICH GCP guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Main contact for set-up of clinical trials.
• Co-ordinate clinical trials and prioritize tasks.
• Make decisions in time critical situations.

Skills

Outstanding communication skills

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Ability to innovate

Education

Degree level or equivalent

Understanding of cancer therapies

Relevant Masters or commitment to study for a Masters

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The use of AI is monitored and if applicants have used it, then they are required to declare this in their supporting statement.

Job overview

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.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main 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 criteria

• 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 criteria

• Research methods education

Experience

Essential criteria

• 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 criteria

• Experience of preparing submissions/ applications to relevant approval bodies i.e. JRO/Research Ethics Committees

Skills and Abilities

Essential criteria

• 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 criteria

• Confident and articulate, able to get across own point and negotiate in complex situations.

Personal and People Development

Essential criteria

• Displays enthusiastic and tenacious nature

Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion

Essential criteria

• Understands the implications of Equal Opportunities in practice

Specific Requirements

Essential criteria

• Willingness to work flexible hours on occasion

At UCLH, we have a real “One Team” ethos, and our values - safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.

At UCLH we take equality of opportunity seriously and are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer, with a culture that creates a real sense of belonging and trust. It is our fundamental aim, to recruit, retain and promote a diverse mix of people who are representative of our local communities. Applications are encouraged from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to support our world class research, innovation and creativity.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff and has a dedicated policy which allows staff to apply for flexible working right from the beginning of employment. For more information please go to: https://www.uclh.nhs.uk/work-with-us/why-choose-uclh/flexible-working.

We offer our permanent staff an interest free season ticket loan for travel, all our staff have access to free independent and confidential support, large retail discounts, a staff discount platform, cycle to work scheme and on-site accommodation to name a few.

Additionally, UCLH Arts and Heritage's staff wellbeing programme, Creative Comfort, offers a variety of ways to engage with the arts as a member of UCLH staff. You can try out the weekly choir, weekly art club and join the Culture Club for exclusive access to free and discounted tickets for opera, exhibitions, theatre and more.

We recognise, reward and thank colleagues by nominating them for our annual Celebrating Excellence Awards, which are funded by UCLH Charity.

We are also members of www.mytrustbenefits.co.uk/ which offers discounts on high street retail stores, offers on travel deals, and also to take advantage of cash back schemes.

This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.

Please note that all correspondence regarding your application will be via email. The emails will be sent to you via TRAC.jobs and not via NHS Jobs, we encourage you to check your inbox regularly.

Please note that if you are at present in a training position on the 2016 new junior doctor's contract and are applying for a Trust doctor role your salary will not be pay protected.

You will be placed on the appropriate point of the Trust Doctor pay scale based on your previous experience.

Please note that if you have not heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date of the advert to assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.

The Trust uses electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system.

For further support on submitting an application please refer to the NLPSS Applicant Toolkit: https://royalfree.pagetiger.com/cuuomnr/1

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Documents to download

• Job Description (PDF, 528.3KB)
• Functional Requirements (PDF, 262.3KB)
• UCLH Values (PDF, 860.9KB)