Pharmacy Clinical Trials Coordinator

Manchester University Nhs Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Clinical Trials Coordinator for the Clinical Trials Pharmacy team. You will manage trial administration per GCP, SOPs and Trust policies, supporting R&I colleagues and promoting teamwork within the department.

The role requires excellent organisational and communication skills, good IT ability, and the capacity to work independently and with diverse teams across the pharmacy. Part-time pattern with Agenda for Change pay framework.

Qualifications

• Essential: Clinical Trials Experience
• Essential: Knowledge of creating and maintaining databases
• Essential: Following policies and procedures
• Essential: Working in a team
• Desirable: Hospital Pharmacy experience
• Desirable: Working with Research Management Systems (i.e. RPEAK, EDGE)
• Desirable: Audit and inspection

Responsibilities

• Manage administration of clinical trials in the pharmacy trials team per GCP, SOPs and Trust policies.
• Provide administrative support with R&I colleagues per department plans.
• Promote teamwork within the Clinical Trials Pharmacy Team.

Skills

Excellent communication

IT skills

Time management

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Project management

Budgeting

Invoice systems

Education

GCSEs A-C

A-levels

GCP training

Tools

RPEAK

EDGE

Integra

Centros

Job description

Job summary

Are you committed to delivering a high quality service and providing the very best standard of care for patients? If so, this is an exciting opportunity to join our clinical trials team in pharmacy.

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is a leading integrated health, teaching, research, and innovation organisation in the thriving city region of Manchester. We offer a unique range of services to the North West, treating and managing the simplest to the most complex conditions and diseases. Therefore, recruiting the best talent to fulfil this role is really important to us.

We have an opportunity for a Clinical Trials Coordinator within Clinical Trials Pharmacy.

To help us do this, we are looking for an enthusiastic and astute individual to join our busy team. Self-motivated and flexible, you will have excellent organisational and communication skills. You'll have the ability to work effectively both independently and with the existing teams within the pharmacy department.

Main duties of the job

To manage the administration of clinical trials within the pharmacy clinical trials team according to Good Clinical Practice (GCP), standard operating procedures (SOPs) and Trust policies.

Work with clinical trials pharmacy and Research and Innovation (R&I) colleagues to provide administration support for the pharmacy clinical trials service in accordance with departmental strategic, capacity and business plans.

Promote team working within the Clinical Trials Pharmacy Team.

About us

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.

Whether you're beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients. You'll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.

At MFT, you'll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions. Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We'll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 4

Salary: Depending on experience Per Annum, Pro Rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part-time

Reference number: 349-CSS-8336263-RL3

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Essential: 4 GCSE's A-C or equivalent in Mathematics, English and 2 Sciences
• Essential: 3 'A' levels
• Desirable: GCP training

Knowledge and experience

• Essential: Clinical Trials Experience
• Essential: Knowledge of creating and maintaining databases
• Essential: Following policies and procedures
• Essential: Working in a team
• Desirable: Hospital Pharmacy experience
• Desirable: Working with Research Management Systems (i.e. RPEAK, EDGE)
• Desirable: Audit and inspection

Skills

• Essential: Excellent communication and telephone skills
• Essential: Excellent IT skills inc. Word, Excel, Outlook
• Essential: Methodical accurate working
• Essential: Good time management
• Essential: Good organisational skills
• Desirable: Previous experience of project management
• Desirable: Training skills
• Desirable: Experience working with contracts, budgets and financial processes
• Desirable: Invoice systems (Integra, Centros)

Personal Attributes

• Essential: A commitment to development
• Essential: Friendly and open
• Essential: A professional outlook
• Essential: Honest and trustworthy

Applications may close early if a high level of interest is received. MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and eliminating unlawful discrimination. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Applications from job seekers requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.