Senior Clinical Trial Administrator

NHS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Clinical Trial Administrator to support clinical research. The role requires excellent organizational skills, understanding of clinical trials, and previous experience in the NHS. Key responsibilities include data management for clinical trials and ensuring compliance with regulations. This position offers a full-time, fixed-term contract with a competitive salary package.

Benefits

Flexible working requests

Learning opportunities

Career pathways

Qualifications

• Knowledge of ICH/GCP guidelines.
• Good understanding of medical terminology.
• Previous experience working in the NHS or equivalent.
• Experience with databases.

Responsibilities

• Support the clinical research team with study administration.
• Ensure timely and accurate entry of data.
• Work with clinical team to resolve data queries.
• Report regularly on data entry status.
• Upload scans to trial-specific electronic portals.
• Track tissue using RMH systems where applicable.
• Design and implement tools for clinical trial data capture.
• Prepare and facilitate archiving of essential trial documents.

Skills

Excellent administrative and organisational skills

Competence in research-oriented PC software, including Microsoft Office

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Good attention to detail

Understanding of clinical trials and regulations governing clinical research

Experience of data entry and data management

Good level of spoken and written English

Education

Educated to at least GCSE/A level (or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

An excellent opportunity has arisen at The Royal Marsden Hospital to work within the Head, Neck and Thyroid Research Unit as a Senior Clinical Trial Administrator. Ideally with previous clinical research experience, you will work within the guidelines and policies for the conduct of clinical trials, ensuring high standards of practice in accordance with the principles of GCP.

The successful applicant should have a flexible approach to their duties and the ability to work both as part of the team as well as independently. In addition you will have excellent communication, administrative and IT skills and be supportive and open to new initiatives.

For further information please contact: Zahara Ghory, Clinical Research Operations Manager at [e-mail]

Main Duties

• Support the clinical research team with study administration to ensure the efficient and successful delivery of clinical trials and other studies in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), standard operating procedures (SOPs), trust policies and all applicable regulations.
• Ensure timely and accurate entry of data and relevant information into appropriate database systems.
• Work with the clinical team to resolve data queries promptly.

About Us

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world‑leading cancer centre that offers patients the best cancer care available worldwide. The trust employs over 4,500 staff across diverse careers and operates two hospitals – in Chelsea, London, and in Sutton, Surrey – as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.

We provide a dynamic working environment with staff benefits, learning opportunities and clear career pathways. Flexible working requests are welcomed from the point of hire.

Details

Date posted: 06 November 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: 5

Salary: £37,259 to £45,356 a year Per Annum

Contract: Fixed term, 12 months

Working pattern: Full‑time

Reference number: 282‑CR956

Location: Royal Marsden Hospital Chelsea, Chelsea, SW3 6JJ

Job Responsibilities

• Ensure that data collection and electronic case report form (eCRF) completion meets EU, UK and FDA legislation, Trust SOPs and sponsor contractual obligations.
• Report regularly on data entry status to meet interim and final analysis deadlines.
• Upload scans to trial‑specific electronic portals as required.
• Track tissue using RMH systems where applicable.
• Design and implement tools and guidance for clinical trial data capture.
• Prepare and facilitate archiving of essential clinical trial documents and source data per Trust SOPs.
• Undertake office‑management projects as required.
• Represent the Data Management team at research meetings.

Person Specification – Education / Qualifications

• Educated to at least GCSE/A level (or equivalent).
• Knowledge of ICH/GCP guidelines.

Person Specification – Experience

• Good understanding of medical terminology.
• Previous experience working in the NHS or equivalent.
• Experience with databases.

Person Specification – Skills / Abilities / Knowledge

• Excellent administrative and organisational skills.
• Competence in research‑oriented PC software, including Microsoft Office.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Good attention to detail.
• Understanding of clinical trials and regulations governing clinical research.
• Experience of data entry and data management.
• Good level of spoken and written English.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service is required to check for any previous convictions.

Employer Details

Employer name: The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Royal Marsden Hospital Chelsea, Chelsea, SW3 6JJ

Website: https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/working-royal-marsden