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Location
Salary
£39,959 - £48,117 per annum
Grade
Band 6
Deadline
23 Apr 2026
Contract Type
Fixed term: 12 months (End date 31-May-2027)
Posted Date
09 Apr 2026

Job overview

We are recruiting for a Clinical Trials Monitor who shares our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients.

The Clinical Trials Monitor is a member of the GCP and regulatory compliance function, sitting within the Research & Development Core Services. The role is responsible for the conduct of monitoring for single and multicentre clinical trials (non-CTIMPS, CTIMPS and / or regulated medical devices) sponsored and/or hosted by East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust, from initiation to close-out, in compliance with the UK Clinical Trials Regulations. The role develops and maintains close working relationships with the clinical trial management team, and the research delivery teams.

In addition, you will receive a High-Cost Area Supplement of 15% of your basic salary, subject to a minimum payment of £4,870 and a maximum payment of £6,137 per annum.

At the heart of everything we do are our core values: Include, Respect, and Improve. We encourage you to embrace these values throughout the recruitment process and in your role with us.

Main duties of the job

Undertake monitoring visits in line with clinical trial monitoring plan.

Prepare and disseminate monitoring reports, ensuring that issues are identified, recorded, and resolved.

To ensure correct conduct of clinical trials in accordance with the trial protocol, relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), GCP and regulatory requirements.

Contribute to ensuring that, as far as possible, East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust remains ‘inspection ready’. Take a role in preparing for statutory MHRA Inspections and will work towards positioning us as a leader in quality/compliance in cancer research.

Act as an expert for East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust for information and advice regarding clinical trials monitoring, recommending system changes and development, and sitting on relevant committees.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role.