Data Manager | University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust in London is seeking an experienced Data Manager to oversee a portfolio of Phase I-III clinical trials. Responsibilities include ensuring accurate data entry, processing biological samples, and communicating with multi-disciplinary teams. Ideal candidates will have strong clinical research experience and a proactive approach to teamwork. This role supports a hybrid working model and offers a fulfilling opportunity in a dynamic research environment.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience managing clinical trials and data entry.
• Ability to resolve discrepancies and communicate with various stakeholders.
• Organized and proactive individual capable of working independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of trials and ensure accurate data entry.
• Process biological samples and prepare for audits.
• Communicate professionally with investigators and support departments.

Skills

Experience in clinical research

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of cancer

Healthcare experience

Job description

The Cancer Clinical Trials Unit at UCLH is seeking a Data Manager to support a portfolio of Phase I-III clinical trials within the Lung and Breast trials team. The role may involve short-term or long-term coverage of other disease areas.

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering and verifying trial-specific information to sponsors, supporting the setup of new clinical trials, and assisting with the processing of biological samples, among other duties. You will work closely with clinical research staff in a supportive and dynamic team environment. While primarily administrative, this role is crucial in enabling clinical research staff to deliver excellent patient care.

We currently support hybrid remote working, combining home and office-based work. Flexibility for on-site attendance at short notice is essential to ensure service continuity.

Ideal candidates will have experience in clinical research, knowledge of cancer, strong communication skills, and some healthcare experience. However, enthusiasm for the role and some relevant criteria are also valued.

Key Responsibilities

1. Manage a portfolio of trials, ensuring data entry into case report forms as per protocols.
2. Ensure high-quality, accurate, and timely completion of case report forms.
3. Resolve data discrepancies and anomalies promptly.
4. Prioritize workload effectively.
5. Process and update trial documentation and maintain trial site files.
6. Maintain lists of current, upcoming, and closed trials and trial accrual data.
7. Prepare documentation for audits and monitoring visits.
8. Process biological samples in the lab.
9. Communicate professionally with MDT, investigators, sponsors, and support departments.
10. Obtain tumor block samples and upload scans as per protocol.
11. Escalate issues to senior team members as needed.

The diverse trial portfolio reflects the varied disease spectrum in this age group. The ideal applicant will be organized, proactive, autonomous, and a good communicator, capable of working independently and collaboratively.

UCLH is a leading NHS trust providing a wide range of specialist services, committed to top-quality patient care, education, and research. Our services span eight sites, including the University College Hospital and the Macmillan Cancer Centre, with expertise across multiple complex health conditions.

For more details, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Join us and be part of the top NHS trust to work for in England, recognized for staff satisfaction and flexible working benefits. The application deadline is Sunday, 13 July 2025.