Clinical Trials Co-ordinator (XN05)

NHS; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking an experienced individual for a short-term full-time position coordinating clinical trials. The role requires excellent data management skills and the ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams. The successful candidate will support the study set-up process and help meet ambitious performance metrics. This position is vital for improving patient outcomes through innovative research and is expected to include responsibilities like monitoring study progress and reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience within a clinical trials setting.
• Willingness to undergo personal development and learn new skills.
• Experience of monitoring clinical trials.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage data required for clinical trials.
• Monitor study progress and escalate barriers.
• Contribute to performance reports and facilitate patient access to research.

Skills

Clinical trials coordination

Data management

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Presentation skills

Good Clinical Practice training

Ability to work autonomously

Experience with NHS working

Education

Educated to degree level or equivalent

Clinical research qualification

Job description

Overview

Research & Innovation (R&I) are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic individual to support our research delivery teams across the Trust. This is a full-time short-term post until 31st March 2026.

With the introduction of new Performance Indicators (KPIs) aimed at improving study set‑up timelines, we are seeking a proactive and motivated individual to join our team. The successful candidate will work closely with key support departments, the R&I Business & Contracts Team, to streamline study set‑up processes through to first patient recruited, ensuring appropriate and efficient workflows that support adherence to HRA requirements.

You will play a vital role in identifying and removing barriers, enabling R&I to meet ambitious performance targets and deliver high‑quality research.

The successful applicant will bring a customer‑focused approach, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently. You will be confident to operate within a matrix management environment and collaborate across multiple teams to help deliver the ambitious R&I targets.

We believe that involvement in cutting‑edge research is key to delivering the highest quality care for our patients. By joining our team and supporting efficient study set‑up, you will play a crucial role in enabling innovative research and directly contributing to improved patient outcomes.

We encourage you to contact the recruiting manager for an informal discussion.

Main duties of the job

You will take responsibility for the overall coordination and data management required to support the set‑up of clinical trials, from initial site selection through to full capacity and capability approval. You will work closely with research delivery teams to accelerate study start‑up and serve as a key point of contact for Principal Investigators, Research Nurses and colleagues in Research Facilitation, Contracts and the Business Team.

You will be required to monitor study progress, identify and escalatate any barriers to achieving NIHR performance metrics, and contribute to the preparation of performance reports. Your work will enable faster access for patients to participate in new research, improve organisational performance against NIHR metrics, and help ensure research delivery capacity is shared more equitably across all teams.

About us

Research is at the heart of our Trust. Leeds Teaching Hospitals is involved in research at all levels, developing and trialing new treatments for patients. We believe that being involved in cutting‑edge research helps us provide better care to our patients.

Over the next 5 years, we aim to be the best Trust to deliver high‑quality clinical research and to champion research among our staff. We also aim to support and grow our world‑class clinical infrastructure and assets for research and innovation.

We have a very proactive Research Academy. It offers an extensive programme of education and training tailored to meet the needs of individuals and teams involved in clinical research delivery in Health and Social Care.

Our five Trust values are part of what makes us different. They have been developed by our staff. They are:

• Accountable
• Empowered

Job responsibilities

Continue to see supporting documents for full job description with further information on the requirements of the role, the department and workflows and full person specification.

Person Specification

Experience

• Experience within a clinical trials setting
• Experience of data and project management
• Experience of clinical trials coordination
• A willingness to undergo personal development and learn new skills
• Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training
• Experience of staff supervision
• Experience of monitoring clinical trials
• Knowledge of clinical area

Skills & behaviours

• Evidence of working in an organisation which includes interaction with multiple departments or organisations
• Excellent presentation skills
• Knowledge of data protection issues
• Professional attitude to work, diplomatic and calm under pressure
• Ability to work as a team in a busy working environment or autonomously and use own initiative
• Strong interpersonal skills, motivated, friendly personality
• Effective organisational skills and able to prioritise and manage time effectively
• Proactive and flexible approach, able to work commitment to personal development
• Experience of NHS working with the MDT
• Experience of study design including protocols and designing case report forms
• Experience in negotiating clinical trials costs

Additional Requirements

• Flexibility to work across different sites if required
• Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary)

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent, or able to demonstrate relevant experience commensurate with this post.
• Clinical research qualification

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.