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Job summary

Main area
Administrative
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 4
Contract
12 months (Fixed Term 12 Months)
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
282-CR1120
Employer
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
The Royal Marsden Hospital Sutton
Town
Sutton
Salary
£32,199 - £34,876 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
22/01/2026 23:59

Employer heading

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust logo

Clinical Trials Administrator

NHS AfC: Band 4

Job overview

We are looking for a self-motivated, well organised and methodical Clinical Trials Administrator to join this dynamic team at the forefront of research into the treatment of paediatric cancers. Ideally you will have previous NHS research experience within the paediatric setting. You will work within the policies and guidelines for the conduct of clinical trials, ensuring high standards of practice in accordance with the principles of GCP. The post will involve trial data collection and general trial administration to support paediatric cancer research across the translational, academic and pharmaceutical clinical trials portfolio. Attention to detail is paramount, and the successful applicant should also demonstrate a flexible approach to their duties and the ability to work both as part of the team as well as independently.  In addition, you will have excellent communication, administrative and IT skills and be supportive and open to new initiatives.  There is no patient contact in this role.

The paediatric oncology services at The Royal Marsden will transition to Evelina London Children’s Hospital (part of Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust) located on Westminster Bridge Road, London by March 2027 – all paediatric research posts will move to Evelina London at the time of the service move."

Main duties of the job

To support the clinical research team with study administration as required to ensure the efficient and successful delivery of clinical trials and other studies according to Good 
Clinical Practice (GCP), standard operating procedures (SOPs), trust policies and all applicable regulations and governance structures. 

To ensure timely and accurate entry of data and relevant information into appropriate database systems 

To work with the clinical team to ensure prompt resolution of data queries

Working for our organisation

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals – one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey – as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.

At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.

At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification 

Primary areas of responsibility:
To ensure that data collection and (electronic) case report form ((e)CRF) completion is performed to the required standards of the current EU, UK and FDA legislation, Trust SOPs and Sponsor contractual obligations. 

To design and implement tools and guidance for clinical trial data capture. 

To regularly report on data entry status to ensure deadlines are met for interim and final analysis. 

To represent the Data Management team at research meetings. 

To prepare and facilitate the archiving of essential clinical trial documents and source data as per Trust SOPs

To undertake projects with relation to office management as required. Tissue tracking using RMH systems (as applicable).

Ensure that scans are uploaded to trial specific electronic portals where required.

 

Person specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Educated to at least GCSE/A level (or equivalent)
Desirable criteria
  • Knowledge of ICH/GCP guidelines

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience in working with databases
Desirable criteria
  • Good understanding of medical terminology
  • Previous experience of working in the NHS or equivalent

Skills/Abilities/Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Excellent administrative and organisational skills
  • Competence in research orientated PC software including Microsoft Office packages
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Good attention to detail
  • Good level of spoken and written English
Desirable criteria
  • Understanding of clinical trials and regulations governing clinical research
  • Experience of data entry and data management

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Andrea Boast
Job title
Senior Clinical trial Administrator
Email address
[email protected]
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