Clinical Trials Administrator | Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust
Salford
5 days ago
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Overview

We have a vacancy for a full time, Band 3, Clinical Trials Administrator based at Summerfield House in Salford. The Post Holder will join a busy, enthusiastic team supporting recruitment into both commercial and non-commercial research trials across the Northern Care Alliance, one of the largest NHS Trusts in the UK. The post holder should be highly motivated and an effective communicator with a can-do attitude and an eye for detail. We are looking for an individual who will take ownership for delivering a high standard of work and a desire to develop their research skills. There will be a requirement for the post holder to work flexibly to meet the needs of the research studies, which may involve working at different locations within the Northern Care Alliance sites.


We offer extensive training opportunities and support for all staff to progress in their chosen career. Our Research and Innovation Department is recognised as a leading centre for clinical trials and other studies, with more than 600 projects carried out here each year. Research links closely with clinical care and teaching to ensure patients and their wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do.


Responsibilities

  • Support the team lead in the management and facilitation of the development of staff creating an effective research team.
  • Develop an expertise in research skills, including setup and delivery of research trials.
  • Demonstrate expert communication skills, engaging with wider MDT, sponsors, clinicians and participants throughout the research process.
  • Liaise with Principal Investigators and Sponsor companies ensuring effective and efficient use of research resources and ensure data is collected in accordance with GCP guidelines.
  • Ensure familiarity with risk issues pertaining to confidentiality of participants and research related documentation.
  • Ensure clear accurate records to support and record all research activity including design and/or use of databases as required.
  • Contribute to clinical and research governance processes including adverse event/incident reporting, collaborating with any investigations and management of these.
  • Oversee maintenance of investigator site files and essential documentation in accordance with ICH‑GCP and Trust Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure they are always kept inspection ready.
  • Responsible for organising participant visits, completion of case report forms and maintenance of study documentation according to Good Clinical Practice (ICH‑GCP).

Benefits

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work‑life balance.


To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk.


**Advert closes on Wednesday 28 Jan 2026**


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