Clinical Trial Coordinator

Clinical Trial Coordinator Closing date: 16 November 2025 We are looking for a Clinical Trial Coordinator to join our small team within the Vasculitis and Lupus Research group. You will lead the set up of our expanding portfolio of CAR T cell and other advanced therapy trials in collaboration with the cell‑therapy team, and assist with setting up both CUH‑sponsored and commercial trials within the group. Your day‑to‑day job will involve working closely with the other Trial Coordinators and liaising with medical staff, pharmacists, statisticians and data managers involved in Vasculitis trials. You will interact closely with Chief Investigators and Sponsors. The post is currently funded for 2 years, but extensions are likely subject to funding. This post is mostly office‑based, but following a satisfactory probationary period you may be offered flexibility to work remotely for up to 2 days per week. Main duties of the job Set‑up and coordination of CAR T cell and other advanced therapy trials; working closely with the cell‑therapy team. Set‑up and coordination of CUH-sponsored CTIMP trials. Set‑up and coordination of commercial CTIMP and non‑CTIMP trials. Ensure that all research undertaken safeguards the well‑being of patients and volunteers and is conducted within ICH Good Clinical Practice Guidelines (GCP), in line with Research Governance and compliance with the Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) Regulations 2004. About us Our Trust Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and more than 1,100 beds, the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service that is all about people – patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing ‘outstanding’ care and rated ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, this is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH’s values – Together, Safe, Kind, Excellent – guide how all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high‑quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services for rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population. CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status or socioeconomic background. Job responsibilities Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities. Please note: internal applicants on permanent contracts can apply for this post as a secondment or fixed‑term contract. For secondments, you must have the approval of your line manager before. If you are an internal applicant currently on a fixed‑term contract, you are able to apply for this as a fixed‑term position. For NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough based roles, all applicants from NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough who have identified that they are at risk of redundancy will be prioritised over those not at risk. However, interviews cannot be guaranteed. The advert will close at midnight on 16 November 2025. Interviews are due to be held on 3 December 2025. Benefits to you At CUH we want to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on‑site leisure facilities, a shopping concourse, day nurseries, and a reduced‑cost Stagecoach bus travel scheme. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as are the routes to and from Cambridge train station. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff. On campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched staff pod break spaces in the Deakin Centre, featuring a colleague‑only café, free tea and coffee, a break space, and a private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work‑life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part‑time working, job‑share, term‑time working and flexible start and finish times. Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered. We welcome applications from the Armed Forces. Person Specification Qualifications Science graduate or equivalent level of knowledge and experience Recent ICH GCP Training Evidence of postgraduate training in relevant field, and/or continuous professional development in relevant fields Experience Experience of working in a clinical research/healthcare environment Experience of working in an ICH GCP/EU Clinical Trial Directive environment Experience with databases Experience in using MACRO or REDCap databases Knowledge In‑depth knowledge of the requirements of clinical trials during their life cycle from set‑up to close out Knowledge and understanding of CAR T cell therapy Ability to present data in a clear, simple format Ability to use Microsoft Office to an advanced level Competence in using the internet and email Knowledge of the clinical trials regulatory framework Clinical trials terminology and essential documentation Knowledge of the clinical trials regulatory framework An understanding of the clinical research approval process in the NHS Skills Excellent administrative skills including organising and planning Excellent communication and writing skills Excellent attention to detail Helpful, outgoing team worker Excellent interpersonal, professional and motivational skills with the ability to build working relationships with internal and external departmental and Trust colleagues Ability to work under pressure, prioritise and seek input where necessary Ability to work independently with initiative and motivate self and others Ability to maintain confidentiality Ability to negotiate, acting in a tactful and confident manner to achieve the desired results Additional Requirements The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent. Flexible approach to working and a desire to develop knowledge and career Willing to coach and train others Ability to travel to participating sites to conduct on‑site visits 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr