Clinical Trials Administrator - Cancer Theme | Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Cambridge is seeking a Clinical Trials Administrator to support a large coordination team in providing high-quality clinical trials. The ideal candidate will have strong administrative skills, an interest in research, and the ability to thrive in an office environment. Benefits include flexible working arrangements and development opportunities.

Benefits

Development opportunities

Reduced-cost bus travel

Free park-and-ride journeys

Subsidised parking

24h hot food available

Accessible break spaces

Colleague-only café with free tea and coffee

Qualifications

• Well-organised with strong administrative experience.
• Interest in research and an office-based work environment.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a large coordination team.

Responsibilities

• Produce and maintain clinical trial files, including archiving and sample tracking.
• Enter clinical trial data and manage data entry onto computer databases.
• Assist teams with general administrative support such as meeting minutes, filing, printing and post.
• Receive, track, check and generate queries for trial samples and data.
• Support experienced trial teams by providing backup and ensuring adherence to nationally agreed standards.

Skills

Administrative experience

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Position Overview

Clinical Trials Administrator – Cancer Theme, Cambridge Clinical Trials Unit (CCTU).

Non‑patient facing role supporting a team of >40 members. The administrator will assist in the provision of high‑quality clinical trials by working within the coordination team where required.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce and maintain clinical trial files, including archiving and sample tracking.
• Enter clinical trial data and manage data entry onto computer databases.
• Assist teams with general administrative support such as meeting minutes, filing, printing and post.
• Receive, track, check and generate queries for trial samples and data.
• Support experienced trial teams by providing backup and ensuring adherence to nationally agreed standards.

Qualifications

• Well‑organised with strong administrative experience.
• Interest in research and an office‑based work environment.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a large coordination team.

Additional Information

Internal applicants on permanent contracts can apply only as a secondment with line‑manager approval; fixed‑term employees may apply for a fixed‑term position.

The Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this position.

Applications from NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough staff identified as at risk of redundancy will be prioritised.

Advert closes midnight on 2 November 2025.

Interviews are scheduled for 1 December 2025.

Benefits

• Development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on‑site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries.
• Reduced‑cost Stagecoach bus travel, free park‑and‑ride bus journeys and subsidised parking.
• Hot food available 24 h/7 d on CUH campus, reduced cost for colleagues.
• Flexible arrangements, including part‑time, job‑share, term‑time working and flexible start/finish times.
• Accessible break spaces and a colleague‑only café with free tea and coffee.

EEO Statement

CUH welcomes applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion, civil partnership status, pregnancy, maternity status or socioeconomic background. We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive working environment.