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Job summary

Main area
Research
Grade
Band 6
Contract
18 months (Fixed Term 18 months)
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
320-TWS-2028
Employer
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Derby Clinical Trials Unit, Royal Derby Hospital
Town
Derby
Salary
£37,338 - £44,962 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
07/07/2025 23:59
Interview date
21/07/2025

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University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust logo

Clinical Trials Manager

Band 6

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

With over 13,000 members of staff you can expect huge variety and new opportunities every day! Our staff go above and beyond and take pride in caring for our patients.

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is fully committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and delivery of its services.  The Trust is committed to providing an environment where all employees, patients, carers and visitors experience equality of opportunity by means of understanding and appreciating the value of diversity.

As a Trust we promote an inclusive environment and welcome applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds.  All individuals are valued and given every opportunity to succeed based on merit.

The Trust actively encourages applications from members of our Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. These groups are under-represented in our organisation, and it’s important to us that our workforce reflects the diversity of our communities as much as possible.

Armed Forces and Disability Confident guaranteed interview scheme

To further support the pledges in the Armed Forces Covenant and to make a positive contribution to support ex-armed forces personnel (veterans) make the transition to civilian life, the Trust has introduced a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for veterans who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification, to help them overcome barriers to find civilian employment. The scheme will operate for all external recruitment.

The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer and committed to both employing and retaining people with disabilities.  This commitment is to guarantee an interview for any candidate that has disclosed a disability under the Equality Act 2010 and who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification.  Reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010 will be considered upon request.

If you require support/adjustments with your application please contact the recruitment team on  01332 788466

Join us and help make a real difference to our Trust.

Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for; 

Job overview

We're looking for a proactive Clinical Trials Manager to lead the day-to-day running of research projects, ensuring full compliance with legislation, regulations, sponsor requirements, and governance frameworks.

In this role, you’ll collaborate with a dedicated team of statisticians, data managers, and administrators, all under the leadership of the Head of Clinical Trials and Research Governance.

Your key focus will be the smooth set-up and delivery of clinical trials — driving timely participant recruitment and ensuring the collection of high-quality data and samples.

Main duties of the job

This role supports clinical research activities by ensuring compliance with relevant UK legislation and regulatory frameworks. It involves advising researchers on governance issues, assisting with research applications (e.g., IRAS, HRA, ethical reviews), and managing study set-up and site initiation. The position includes preparing and reviewing clinical trial documentation, coordinating trial committees, and overseeing trial feasibility and monitoring, especially for multi-centre trials through the Derby Clinical Trials Unit (DCTSU). It also entails managing amendments, maintaining quality standards in line with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and facilitating audits and inspections. 

Closing date of applications: 7 July 2025

Interview date: 21 July 2025

Working for our organisation

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

  • Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
  • On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
  • Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

  • We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
  • We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
  • An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
  • Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
  • Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
  • We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
  • We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
  • UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

 

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Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below). 

 

Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience in study coordination, preferably the central coordination of multi-centre clinical trials
  • Experience of the implementation of the principles of Good Clinical Practice, Data Protection, the EU Clinical Trials Directive and the UK Policy Frame work for Health and Social Care Research
  • Experience of assisting Chief Investigators in planning studies and study set-up including complex, multi-centre, national, clinical trials of investigational medicinal products and/or medical devices. Using project management tools and software.

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • First degree or equivalent level qualification in biological science, social science or other relevant subject

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Ability to Evaluate clinical research protocols with a view to their feasibility, with due regard to ethical, legal and practical trial management issues (including potential recruitment)

Employer certification / accreditation badges

No smoking policyArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerCare Leaver CovenantStep into healthArmed Forces CovenantNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality Mark 2024CareLeaver CovenantAge Friendly Employer

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Joanne Thornhill
Job title
Head of Clinical Trials and Research Governance
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01332 724638
Additional information

Please note informal visits to the department will not be possible at this time. For further information on the role, please contact Joanne Thornhill, Head of Clinical Trials and Research Governance

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