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Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Amendments Officer (Cancer) to work as part of the Cancer Research Delivery Group (CRDG).
The Amendments Officer (Cancer) is an independent practitioner working within the multi-disciplinary team. The post holder will take responsibility for the co-ordination and implementation of amendments to cancer trials being run through the centre.
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Amendments Officer (Cancer) to work as part of the Cancer Research Delivery Group (CRDG). The Centre is:
- Generously funded by a joint initiative between the Department of Health and Cancer Research UK
- Part of a nationwide network of 18 centres of scientific and clinical excellence
- Aims to drive new anti-cancer treatments to patients
- Affiliated with the National cancer Research Network and thus incorporate Phase I through to Phase IV clinical trials
In bringing together laboratory and clinical patient-based research, our Centre promotes the translational work needed to develop new anti-cancer drugs and diagnostics from the laboratory into clinics and test them in early phase clinical trials, and develop them into late phase trials.
The Amendments Officer (Cancer) is an independent practitioner working within the multi-disciplinary team. The post holder will take responsibility for the co-ordination and implementation of Cancer amendments to trials being run through the centre.
The post holder will
- Manage and process cancer study amendments in line with country regulations
- Maintain tracking of process through Excel based trackers and other database systems (EDGE)
- Work closely with supporting departments
- Communicate with Sponsor and internal teams
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person specification
Other
Essential
- Willingness to work flexible hours on occasion
- Displays enthusiastic nature
Skills
Essential
- Must demonstrate critical and intelligent attention to detail and high standards of accuracy
- Demonstrates ability to prioritise workload in order to meet deadlines/milestones
- Demonstrates ability to work under own initiative
- Demonstrates understanding of the importance of audit/quality
- Proven ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally
- Proven ability to work effectively under pressure
- Demonstrates organizational skills (filing, tracking, process)
- Proven ability to work within SOPs / Regulations
Desirable
- Previous use of Trials Research Management Software e.g. EDGE
Knowledge
Essential
- Good knowledge of administration / IT systems (Excel)
Desirable
- Good knowledge of local and national clinical trial regulations
- Proven knowledge of ICH GCP guidelines
Experience
Essential
- Significant administrative experience
- Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of working in clinical trial environment
Desirable
- Knowledge of ICH/GCP, MHRA guidelines for amendments and HRA/REC processes
Qualifications
Essential
- Undergraduate degree / or significant administrative experience
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This advert is for Amendments Officer with Barts Health NHS Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £38,488 - £46,852 per annum inc pro rata. The contract type is 12 months (Fixed term: 12 months). The application deadline is 16 Jul 2026.
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