Clinical Trials Administrator

NHS AfC: Band 4

Main area: Research & Innovation

Grade NHS AfC: Band 4

Contract: Fixed term, 12 months (Full time)

Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week

Locations: Oxford Road Campus, North Manchester General Hospital, and Wythenshawe Hospital

Job ref: 349-RES-6955898

Salary: £26,530 - £29,114 per annum

Closing date: 07/05/2025 23:59

Job Overview

We are seeking a Clinical Trials Assistant to join the NIHR Manchester Clinical Research Facility at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust. The successful candidate will support research duties across all Manchester Clinical Research Facilities, including the Oxford Road Campus, North Manchester General Hospital, and Wythenshawe Hospital.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for administering research projects within R&I in conjunction with the R&IM / Clinical Trials Manager. Close liaison with the research team, MFT Research Office, and the Local Clinical Research Network is required.

Working for our organisation

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of £2.8bn. We are creating an integrated health & social care system for over 1 million patients annually. We bring together 10 hospitals & community services across Manchester, Trafford, and beyond, promoting collaboration and transformation. We are committed to high-quality research, innovation, and sustainability through initiatives like Hive, our Electronic Patient Record system launched in September 2022. We foster a culture of inclusion, equal opportunities, and support your career development.

Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities

For detailed responsibilities and required skills, refer to the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under ‘Supporting Documents’. Please read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’ for information about the Trust, benefits, application process, and critical details before applying.

Diversity Matters

MFT promotes equality, celebrates diversity, and encourages applications from all backgrounds. For any special requirements during application, contact resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.

Person Specification

Education

Essential: GCSE/O level Maths and English or equivalent minimum NVQ 3 plus relevant practical experience.

Desirable: Degree in a science or health-related discipline, or another field with clinical trial experience; ECDL certification.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential: Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, email, internet, extensive database and spreadsheet experience, office administration.

Desirable: Understanding of NHS research processes, research governance, and prior NHS work experience.

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential: Advanced keyboard skills, good organizational skills, ability to work under pressure, team player, excellent communication, initiative, professionalism.

Desirable: Tenacity, proactive work approach, project management skills.

Additional Information

This role involves access to vulnerable people and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Documents to download

• Job description (PDF)
• Person specification (PDF)
• Functional Requirements (PDF)
• Candidate Essential Guide Non Medical (PDF)

Application and Contact

Apply online now. For further details or informal visits, contact Naomi Berry, Senior Clinical Trials Coordinator, at Naomi.Berry2@mft.nhs.uk. Office hours: Mon - Fri, 08:00 - 16:00.