Current vacancies
Site: University College London Hospital
Town: London
Salary: £35,964 - £43,780 Per Annum Inclusive of HCAS
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 17/04/2025 23:59
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Job overview
The Cancer Clinical Trials Unit at UCLH is looking to recruit a Data Manager to support a portfolio of Phase I-III clinical trials in the Lymphoma and MPN trials team. You may be required to cover other disease areas on a short-term or longer-term basis.
The post-holder will be required to deliver and verify trial-specific information to sponsors, support the team with the set-up of new clinical trials and assist as needed with the processing of biological samples, amongst other tasks. You will be part of a supportive and dynamic team, working closely with clinical research staff. Whilst the position is administrative, the role is vital in supporting clinical research staff deliver excellent care to patients with cancer.
We are currently supporting hybrid remote working, allowing a combination of working from home and office-based working. Flexibility around on-site working is essential, and you may be required to attend the office at relatively short notice to ensure that the service is covered.
We ideally want someone with experience of clinical research, knowledge of cancer, good verbal and written communication skills and some experience of working in a healthcare setting. However, if you have some of these criteria and clear enthusiasm for the role, then please apply.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will:
1. Have a portfolio of trials for which they are responsible
2. Complete data entry into case report forms for assigned trials as per protocols
3. Ensure case report forms are completed are of high quality, accurate and sent in a timely manner
4. Resolve issues with source data and anomalous data at the time of reporting, reviewing against previously reported data as well as local and national normal ranges
5. Prioritise workload to manage time effectively
6. Process updated information and documents for the successful running of the study
7. Create and maintain both paper and electronic trial site files
8. Maintain list/database of up-coming, current and recently closed clinical trials
9. Maintain electronic and paper list of accrual to trials
10. Organise and prepare documentation for audits and monitoring visits
11. Process biological samples in the trials lab
12. Liaise with the MDT, Principal and Sub Investigators, Sponsors, and support departments professionally and appropriately
13. Obtain tumour block samples
14. Upload scans as required by trial protocol
15. Escalate issues to senior team members
The portfolio is very diverse, with a wide range of studies, to reflect the varied nature of the disease area in this age group. The successful applicant should be organised, pro-active and able to work autonomously, while also collaborating and communicating with the rest of the trials team and the doctor.
Working for our organisation
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
* University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
* National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
* Royal National Throat, Nose and Ear Hospital
* Eastman Dental Hospital
* Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
* University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
* The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
* University College Hospitals at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff. UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
Person specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
* Knowledge of concept of clinical trials
* Knowledge of ICH GCP
* Knowledge of oncology and/or haematology
Experience
* Experience of working under minimal supervision
* Experience of working to deadlines
* Experience of independently carrying out a research project
* Experience of working in a health care setting
* Experience of conducting clinical trials
Skills and Abilities
* Proven ability to work under own initiative.
* Knowledge of ICH GCP
* Computer literacy to include experience of Word & Excel
* Proven ability to prioritise own workload
* Knowledge of oncology and/or haematology
Communication
* Proven ability to communicate effectively in writing
Personal and People Development
* Ability to identify own training needs
* Displays desire for professional and personal development
At UCLH, we have a real ‘One Team’ ethos, and our values – safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.
At UCLH we take equality of opportunity seriously and are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer, with a culture that creates a real sense of belonging and trust. It is our fundamental aim, to recruit, retain and promote a diverse mix of people who are representative of our local communities. Applications are encouraged from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to support our world class research, innovation and creativity.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff and has a dedicated policy which allows staff to apply for flexible working right from the beginning of employment.
We offer our permanent staff an interest free season ticket loan for travel, all our staff have access to free independent and confidential support, large retail discounts, a staff discount platform, cycle to work scheme and on-site accommodation to name a few.
This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.
Please note that all correspondence regarding your application will be via email. The emails will be sent to you via TRAC.jobs and not via NHS Jobs, we encourage you to check your inbox regularly.
The Trust uses electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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