Clinical Trials Administrator

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Bury; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS Trust in the UK is looking for a full-time Clinical Trials Administrator at Fairfield General Hospital, Bury. The role involves supporting recruitment for research trials and requires excellent communication and organizational skills. The post-holder will work flexibly across the Northern Care Alliance to ensure high standards of research administration. There is a strong commitment to professional development, making this an exciting opportunity to advance your career in clinical research.

Benefits

Extensive training opportunities

Flexible working hours

Competitive benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience of working autonomously and as part of a team.
• General administration and data entry experience with a methodical approach.

Responsibilities

• Support the management and facilitation of staff development.
• Develop expertise in research skills and deliver research trials.
• Ensure effective communication throughout the research process.

Skills

IT literate

Ability to manage and prioritize workload

Understanding of data protection guidelines

Attention to detail

Education

Knowledge equivalent to NVQ level 3

ECDL or equivalent

First level degree

Job description

Job Summary

We have a vacancy for a full‑time, Band 3, Clinical Trials Administrator based at Fairfield General Hospital, Bury.

The Post Holder will join a busy, enthusiastic team supporting recruitment into both commercial and non‑commercial research trials across the Northern Care Alliance, one of the largest NHS Trusts in the UK. The post holder should be highly motivated and an effective communicator with a can‑do attitude and an eye for detail. We are looking for an individual who will take ownership for delivering a high standard of work and a desire to develop their research skills.

There will be a requirement for the post holder to work flexibly to meet the needs of the research studies which may involve working at different locations within the Northern Care Alliance sites. We offer extensive training opportunities and support for all staff to progress in their chosen career. This is something we are very passionate about as a service.

Our Research and Innovation Department is recognised as a leading centre for clinical trials and other studies, with more than 600 projects carried out here each year. Research links closely with clinical care and teaching to ensure patients and their wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do.

Main Duties of the Job

• Support the team lead in the management and facilitation of the development of staff creating an effective research team.
• Develop an expertise in research skills, including set up and delivery of research trials.
• Demonstrate expert communication skills, engaging with wider MDT, sponsors, clinicians and participants throughout the research process.
• Liaise with Principal Investigators and Sponsor companies ensuring effective and efficient use of research resources and ensuring data is collected in accordance with GCP guidelines.
• Ensure familiarity with risk issues pertaining to confidentiality of participant and research related documentation.
• Ensure clear accurate records to support and record all research activity including design and/or use of databases as required.
• Contribute to clinical and research governance processes including adverse‑event/incident reporting collaborating with any investigations and management of these.
• Oversee maintenance of investigator site files and essential documentation in accordance with ICH‑GCP and Trust Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure they are always kept inspection‑ready.
• Responsible for organising participant visits, completion of case report forms and maintenance of study documentation according to Good Clinical Practice (ICH‑GCP).

About Us

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values – care, appreciate and inspire – to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work‑life balance.

Details

Date posted: 17 December 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 3

Salary: £24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full‑time

Reference number: 236‑NCA‑AC208‑25‑PS‑A

Job locations: Fairfield General Hospital, Rochdale Old Road, Bury, BL9 7TD

Job Description

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications

• Knowledge and relevant experience equivalent to NVQ level 3
• ECDL or equivalent

Desirable Qualifications

• First level degree

Essential Skills

• IT literate, including ability to demonstrate MS Office and internet skills, with an aptitude for developing IT systems to record and retrieve clinical trials data
• Ability to manage and prioritise own workload with minimal supervision and to strict timescales
• Understanding of data protection and Caldicott guidelines

Essential Experience

• Experience of working autonomously and as part of a team
• General administration experience
• Data entry experience with a methodical approach and attention to detail

Desirable Experience

• Experience of clinical administration
• Relevant experience of research

Knowledge

Desirable Knowledge

• of ICH‑GCP
• Knowledge of current research issues

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Employer Details

Southern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust – Fairfield General Hospital, Rochdale Old Road, Bury, BL9 7TD. Employer’s website: https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/