Job summary
An
exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and experienced Senior
Clinical Trials Co-ordinator within Leeds Childrens Hospital and LTHT
Research and Innovation. We are looking for a dynamic and motivated
individual to join our expanding childrens neuromuscular (NM) research
portfolio.
Neuromuscular
research is expanding rapidly and provides ground breaking opportunities for
children and young people with rare diseases such Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
(DMD) and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). As a centre for excellence in
Neuromuscular research and clinical care, we deliver a wide portfolio of NM
studies at Leeds Childrens Hospital, participating in a range of clinical
trials. As a DMD research Hub site, we work closely with the DMD Hub
recruiting children and families from both within and without the Yorkshire
region.
The
post holder will contribute actively to the co-ordination and delivery of
this complex portfolio, working within the extended NM multidisciplinary team
on a range of different NM studies. The successful candidate will lead on the
set-up, planning, scheduling, conduct, recruitment, patient care, support,
and data collection required for complex NM studies. They will be expected
to communicate with patients, families, UK research networks and commercial
trial sponsors.
Expected Shortlisting
Date
05/08/2025
Planned Interview
Date
12/08/2025
Main duties of the job
Working
closely with senior colleagues, research nurses and senior clinical trials
assistants, the post holder will be responsible for ensuring clinical and
research excellence within the NM research team. They will represent the site
at national and regional network meetings contributing to the development of
the overall NM research portfolio in Leeds. They will ensure high levels of
trial safety and patient satisfaction, and that research undertaken
safeguards the wellbeing of patients and is conducted in accordance with
current Governance and Regulatory requirements.
The
Senior Clinical trials Coordinator has direct responsibility for contract
agreements with external agencies and pharmaceutical partners prior to
R&I submission, overall co-ordination of clinical trial agreements and
liaison with internal support departments in order to deliver Childrens
Neuromuscular clinical trials activity within the Trust. A key responsibility
of the post-holder is to lead and direct the business and financial and
performance activity for Childrens Neuromuscular research within Leeds
Teaching Hospital.
The
post holder will be required to work alongside industry partners, the
National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Research Delivery Network (RDN)
Yorkshire and Humber (Y&H) and colleagues in neighbouring establishments,
attending regional and national meetings as required.
About us
Research
is at the heart of our Trust. Leeds Teaching Hospitals is involved in
research at all levels, developing and trialling 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 amongst 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, teams
involved in clinical research delivery in Health and Social Care.
Our
five Trust values are part of what make us different. They have been
developed by our staff. They are:
-
Patient-centred
-
Collaborative
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Fair
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Accountable
-
Empowered
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk'
members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts
are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove
adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the
shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this
process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any
questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
post holder will be a key member of the Childrens Clinical Research Team and
Clinical Service Unit (CSU) Research Strategy Group.
The
key responsibility of the post-holder is to lead and direct the business and
financial and performance activity for Childrens Neuromuscular research
within Leeds Teaching Hospital.
Duties
include working collaboratively with a team of experienced research nurses,
clinical trials administrative support staff and the Neuromuscular
Multi-disciplinary Team in the feasibility and set up of clinical trials and
associated research projects.
The
Senior Clinical trials Coordinator has direct responsibility for contract
agreements with external agencies and pharmaceutical partners prior to
R&I submission, overall co-ordination of clinical trial agreements and
liaison with internal support departments in order to deliver Childrens
Neuromuscular clinical trials activity within the Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
post holder will be a key member of the Childrens Clinical Research Team and
Clinical Service Unit (CSU) Research Strategy Group.
The
key responsibility of the post-holder is to lead and direct the business and
financial and performance activity for Childrens Neuromuscular research
within Leeds Teaching Hospital.
Duties
include working collaboratively with a team of experienced research nurses,
clinical trials administrative support staff and the Neuromuscular
Multi-disciplinary Team in the feasibility and set up of clinical trials and
associated research projects.
The
Senior Clinical trials Coordinator has direct responsibility for contract
agreements with external agencies and pharmaceutical partners prior to
R&I submission, overall co-ordination of clinical trial agreements and
liaison with internal support departments in order to deliver Childrens
Neuromuscular clinical trials activity within the Trust.
Person Specification
Other Criteria
Essential
- Evidence of on-going professional development.
- Clinical Trials Management
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary), including clearance on blood borne viruses in compliance with Trust policy
- Flexibility to work across different sites if required
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a clinical trials setting or health service administration at a senior level.
- Experience of maintaining electronic databases.
- Financial planning.
- Experience of supervising a team of staff.
- Knowledge and understanding of the need for and benefits of clinical research.
- Evidence of working in an organisation which includes interaction with multiple departments or organisations.
- Excellent presentation skills.
Desirable
- Project management
- Experience of managing contentious issues and managing conflict
- Experience of health service and in particular working alongside medical and nursing staff
- Knowledge of data protection issues
- Experience of study design including protocols and case report forms
Skills and Behaviours
Essential
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
- Attention to detail, and Computer literate.
- Experience of managing multiple complex projects simultaneously
- Effective communication skills, able to communicate at all levels and ability to provide and receive complex information in relation to study design
- Professional attitude to work, diplomatic and calm under pressure
- Strong influencing, leadership and motivational skills.
- Able to prioritise and manage time effectively.
- Commitment to achieving the objectives of the Clinical Research Department.
- Able to work on own initiative/ Proactive approach.
- Participate in and contribute to team discussions.
- Ability to work unsupervised.
- Motivated, friendly personality.
Desirable
- Experience in negotiating clinical trials costs
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent, or be able to demonstrate relevant experience commensurate with this post
Desirable
- Clinical research qualification
- Management Qualification or training
- Accountancy Qualification or equivalent experience
Person Specification
Other Criteria
Essential
- Evidence of on-going professional development.
- Clinical Trials Management
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary), including clearance on blood borne viruses in compliance with Trust policy
- Flexibility to work across different sites if required
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a clinical trials setting or health service administration at a senior level.
- Experience of maintaining electronic databases.
- Financial planning.
- Experience of supervising a team of staff.
- Knowledge and understanding of the need for and benefits of clinical research.
- Evidence of working in an organisation which includes interaction with multiple departments or organisations.
- Excellent presentation skills.
Desirable
- Project management
- Experience of managing contentious issues and managing conflict
- Experience of health service and in particular working alongside medical and nursing staff
- Knowledge of data protection issues
- Experience of study design including protocols and case report forms
Skills and Behaviours
Essential
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
- Attention to detail, and Computer literate.
- Experience of managing multiple complex projects simultaneously
- Effective communication skills, able to communicate at all levels and ability to provide and receive complex information in relation to study design
- Professional attitude to work, diplomatic and calm under pressure
- Strong influencing, leadership and motivational skills.
- Able to prioritise and manage time effectively.
- Commitment to achieving the objectives of the Clinical Research Department.
- Able to work on own initiative/ Proactive approach.
- Participate in and contribute to team discussions.
- Ability to work unsupervised.
- Motivated, friendly personality.
Desirable
- Experience in negotiating clinical trials costs
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent, or be able to demonstrate relevant experience commensurate with this post
Desirable
- Clinical research qualification
- Management Qualification or training
- Accountancy Qualification or equivalent experience
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.
