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Job overview
The post holder will have responsibility for leading a portfolio of clinical trials including project managing of ATIMP projects and managing junior staff, including Clinical Trial and Data coordinators. The post holder will need to be able to work autonomously, providing both management and leadership to junior staff, closely monitoring and coordinating the trial protocol and ensuring trial governance and patient safety are prioritised. The post holder will be expected to lead the coordination of phase I and early phase II clinical trials, carry out feasibility reviews for new studies and contribute to trial costing and trial budgetary management.
As a Trial Lead or project manager the post holder will need to attend clinic, wards and multi-disciplinary meetings to identify patients suitable for entry into trials and ensure the informed consent process is strictly followed. The post will also require liaison and coordination with external sites where the clinical studies will also be running.
Main duties of the job
- Clinical Responsibilities and Project management
- Portfolio Management and Development
- Staff Management and Leadership
- People Management and Performance
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post holder will have responsibility for leading a portfolio of clinical trials including project managing of ATIMP projects and managing junior staff, including Clinical Trial and Data coordinators. The post holder will need to be able to work autonomously, providing both management and leadership to junior staff, closely monitoring and coordinating the trial protocol and ensuring trial governance and patient safety are prioritised. The post holder will be expected to lead the coordination of phase I and early phase II clinical trials, carry out feasibility reviews for new studies and contribute to trial costing and trial budgetary management.
As a Trial Lead or project manager the post holder will need to attend clinic, wards and multi-disciplinary meetings to identify patients suitable for entry into trials and ensure the informed consent process is strictly followed. The post will also require liaison and coordination with external sites where the clinical studies will also be running.
The post holder will take overall responsibility for the administration of trial drugs and must be aware of and ensure any side effects are reported in line with the protocol and good clinical practice. The post holder will work closely with wider Haematology nursing team and ensure all drug administration and other clinical nursing responsibilities are both in line with the trial protocol and Trust procedures and guidelines.
Person specification
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Understanding of Regulatory requirements pertaining to trials
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent IT skills in the following areas
- Ability to work autonomously and as a member of a small team, as well as part of the wider multidisciplinary team
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience within the oncology/research/haematology setting
- Knowledge and experience of handling complex relationship
- Managerial/team leader experience
- Experience of mentoring and developing
Desirable
- Experience of costing trials and budget management
- Project Management experience
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Life science degree or equivalent Evidence of continuous personal, professional and academic development
- GCP R3 qualification
Desirable
- ILS trained
- PRINCE 2 qualification
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This advert is for Senior Clinical Trial Coordinator with King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Administrative and IT role. The contract type is Fixed term: 12 months (FTC). The application deadline is 27 Jul 2026.
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