248565 (LI) Clinical Trial Monitor

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Fixed Term 12 months

2 x Band 6 Clinical Trial Monitor

36 hours full time

The Academic and Clinical Central Office for Research and Development (ACCORD) is seeking an experienced Clinical Trials Monitor to support the delivery of high-quality, compliant clinical research across NHS Lothian and the University of Edinburgh. You will contribute to the ACCORD monitoring programme, undertaking risk-based monitoring of clinical trials (including CTIMPs and CIMDs) in line with ICH-GCP, UK legislation and local SOPs. The role involves overseeing and conducting monitoring across a portfolio of clinical trials by planning, conducting and reporting monitoring visits; verifying trial data and informed consent; reviewing safety reporting; and ensuring participant safety and data integrity. You will provide expert research governance advice, support preparation for regulatory inspections (e.g. MHRA), and contribute to training and education for research teams with involvement in the full clinical trial lifecycle from risk assessment and set up to close out and archive. Applicants must have a degree in a life sciences or nursing discipline, at least three years’ clinical trial monitoring experience, GCP training, and a strong knowledge of UK research governance. Excellent communication, organisational and IT skills are essential along with the ability to work independently.

This role offers the opportunity to work closely with research teams across disciplines, supporting high‑quality research through proportionate risk-based monitoring and provision of expert governance advice. This is a hybrid working role with at least 2 days office based per week. Travel to NHS sites across Lothian and the UK is also required. This is a maternity cover post with a fixed term contract for 1 year.

For informal discussions regarding this post please contact Elizabeth Craig, Senior Clinical Trial Monitor Elizabeth.craig4@nhs.scot