Cancer Clinical Trials Set Up Specialist | University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

University College London Hospital; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust in London seeks a Clinical Trial professional to oversee the setup and regulatory aspects of clinical trials. The role demands excellent communication and negotiation skills, with full training provided. Understanding of oncology protocols will be beneficial. Interested candidates should apply by the closing date of 14 Oct 2025.

Qualifications

• Experience with clinical trial setup and regulatory approvals.
• Motivated by challenging timelines in a fast-paced environment.
• Previous work in a Cancer Clinical Trials Unit is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Main contact for clinical trial setup from site selection to initiation.
• Engage in budget and contract negotiations.
• Facilitate regulatory approvals.

Skills

Outstanding communication skills

Negotiation skills

Understanding of oncology protocols

Understanding of haematology protocols

Job description

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.

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.

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.

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

This advert closes on Tuesday 14 Oct 2025