The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Trial Coordinator

The closing date is 25 July 2025

Job summary

linical Trial Coordinator, Lung and Mesothelioma Research.The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust has an international reputation for high quality patient care, education and research and its partnership with The Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) has created the largest comprehensive cancer centre in Europe.

This role is based within the Lung Research Team at The Royal Marsden (located at two sites - Sutton, Surrey and Chelsea, London), which is world renowned for excellence in clinical care and clinical research.Applications are invited for a Clinical Trial Coordinator role which is a 12 month fixed-term post, with possibility of extension.

For further details contact: Bianca.Rock@rmh.nhs.uk

Main duties of the job

  • Responsible for the day-to-day coordination and oversight of allocated clinical trials in the Department.
  • Responsible for the set-up and conduct of allocated clinical trials in accordance with regulatory, sponsor and organisational requirements.
  • Ensure clinical trials within the Unit are conducted in accordance with Good Clinical Practice and Trust SOPs.
  • Review the capacity and resource requirements within the Clinical unit for coordination and administrative management of the allocated trials and to advise the unit head accordingly.
  • To be an active member of the department, providing regular reports on activity within the Department and highlighting areas of concern.

About us

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.

At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.

At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.

Details

Date posted

11 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£34,521 to £41,956 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

11 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

282-CR646

Job locations

The Royal Marsden Sutton

Sutton

SM2 5PT


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification:

  • To be responsible for maintaining own professional development and be aware of current practices and future developments within the Trust and National Health Service.
  • To aid in the implementation of corrective and preventative measures within the Unit as agreed with the Unit Head.
  • To support the Clinical R&D Office in preparation for regulatory inspections.
  • To take an active role in the Unit and the Trust as a member of a clinical research team.
  • To help coordinate the Units research meeting ensuring appropriate, documented monitoring of the clinical trial portfolio.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification:

  • To be responsible for maintaining own professional development and be aware of current practices and future developments within the Trust and National Health Service.
  • To aid in the implementation of corrective and preventative measures within the Unit as agreed with the Unit Head.
  • To support the Clinical R&D Office in preparation for regulatory inspections.
  • To take an active role in the Unit and the Trust as a member of a clinical research team.
  • To help coordinate the Units research meeting ensuring appropriate, documented monitoring of the clinical trial portfolio.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

  • Life Sciences (or equivalent) degree or relevant experience

Desirable

  • Recent GCP training

Experience

Essential

  • Has experience of working in a clinical trial setting

Desirable

  • Experience of working in the NHS or equivalent

Skills/Abilities/Knowledge

Essential

  • Excellent administrative and organisational skills
  • Competence in research orientated PC software including Microsoft Office packages
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Good attention to detail
  • Understanding of clinical trials and regulations governing clinical research
  • Good level of spoken and written English

Desirable

  • Experience of data entry and data management
Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

  • Life Sciences (or equivalent) degree or relevant experience

Desirable

  • Recent GCP training

Experience

Essential

  • Has experience of working in a clinical trial setting

Desirable

  • Experience of working in the NHS or equivalent

Skills/Abilities/Knowledge

Essential

  • Excellent administrative and organisational skills
  • Competence in research orientated PC software including Microsoft Office packages
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Good attention to detail
  • Understanding of clinical trials and regulations governing clinical research
  • Good level of spoken and written English

Desirable

  • Experience of data entry and data management

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.

Employer details

Employer name

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Royal Marsden Sutton

Sutton

SM2 5PT


Employer's website

https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/working-royal-marsden (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Royal Marsden Sutton

Sutton

SM2 5PT


Employer's website

https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/working-royal-marsden (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Research Operations Manager

Bianca Rock

Bianca.Rock@rmh.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

11 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£34,521 to £41,956 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

11 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

282-CR646

Job locations

The Royal Marsden Sutton

Sutton

SM2 5PT


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