Job requirements
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Essential
20 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Experience of working to UK Clinical Trials Regulations
- Experience
Experience of working in the NHS or relevant clinical / research environment
- Experience
Experience of monitoring or auditing clinical trials
- Experience
Experience of working across organisational boundaries with multidisciplinary teams
- Other Requirements
Flexible to meet the needs of the service (e.g., working ad hoc to support regulatory inspections)
- Other Requirements
Able to work on both sites and to be flexible to meet the needs of the role
- Education/Qualifications
Educated to degree level or equivalent experience in clinical research
- Education/Qualifications
Recognised GCP training
- Skills Abilities/knowledge
Detailed knowledge of UK Clinical trial regulations, GCP and regulatory framework
- Skills Abilities/knowledge
Ability to read and understand clinical research protocols
- Skills Abilities/knowledge
Ability to summarise and explain complex issues to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Skills Abilities/knowledge
Willing and able to coach and train others
- Skills Abilities/knowledge
Excellent administrative and organisational skills
- Skills Abilities/knowledge
Proficient in the using PC based Windows and Microsoft Office software including Access & PowerPoint
- Skills Abilities/knowledge
Ability to work in a proactive manner to identify new risks and issues and flag upwards appropriately
- Skills Abilities/knowledge
Ability to work well within a multi-disciplinary team environment
- Skills Abilities/knowledge
Able to work under pressure, methodical in approach, with effective problem-solving ability
- Skills Abilities/knowledge
A high level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Skills Abilities/knowledge
Ability to work on own initiative
- Skills Abilities/knowledge
Proven ability to organise own work in busy work environment and time critical situations
Desirable
1 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Experience of working with non-commercial clinical studies
Job overview
The post-holder, as part of the GCP and Regulatory Compliance Team, will be responsible for maintaining MHRA inspection readiness and supporting regulatory compliance and high-quality research across the Trust and ICR. This will be achieved through a comprehensive risk-based audit programme, a quality-by-design approach to clinical research and clinical investigation protocols, oversight of CAPA management, contribution to the development and maintenance of SOPs and the quality management system, and the design and delivery of training to research teams.
The role requires a clinical research professional who has experience in clinical trials conduct and familiarity with the regulatory environment surrounding clinical trials.
The post holder will be based at Sutton with occasional travel to Chelsea and /or other UK clinical trial sites as the role requires.
*IMMEDIATE START PREFFERED*
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will liaise with staff within the Royal Marsden and Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) staff, at all levels including senior medical, scientific, statistical, nursing and administrative staff.
They will also liaise with the Chairman and members of the Committee for Clinical Research as well as external organisations within both the public and private sectors including Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency and other regulatory bodies.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information please refer to the job description and personal specification
- Develop, in collaboration with GCP and Regulatory Compliance Team, the risk based audit programme.
- Continually monitor and assess emerging risks associated with research portfolio and perform triggered audits as required.
- Plan, undertake and produce audit reports both independently and as part of the GCP and Regulatory Compliance Team.
- Create and develop the tools necessary to undertake and report audits.
- Foster positive working relationships with research stakeholders to ensure audit programme is delivered successfully.
- Categorise findings in accordance with Trust standards and escalate major and critical findings where necessary
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This advert is for Clinical Trials Auditor with The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust in Sutton, England. It is listed as a Band 6 role. The advertised salary is £45,953 - £54,254 Per Annum. The contract type is 16 months (Fixed Term- 16 months). The application deadline is 17 Sep 2026.
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