Clinical Trials Data Manager

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, one of the largest cancer treatment centres in Europe, is recruiting a Band 4 Data Manager to support Phase 1 clinical trials within the Experimental Cancer Medicine Team. The role involves data management activities such as completing case report forms, managing queries, liaising with monitors, and maintaining trial databases from multiple data sources.

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• Assist with efficient and timely set up of clinical trials by creating trial workbooks for source data collection.
  
• Manage daily trial activity including CRF completion and query resolution to meet internal and external deadlines.
  
• Prioritise competing workloads to meet deadlines.
  
• Assist with quality assurance of trial documentation in accordance with legislation and guidelines.
  
• Assist with preparation for audit and inspections within assigned teams.
  
• Manage communication in line with the Data Protection Act.
  
• Maintain clinical trial documentation.
  
• Respond flexibly to change and organisational needs.
  
• Provide point of contact for sponsors, researchers, and monitors regarding data queries and site visits.
  
• Ensure data completeness and accuracy, resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.
  

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• Band: 4
  
• Salary: £27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum pro rata
  
• Contract: Permanent
  
• Working pattern: Full‑time
  
• Reference number: 413-100426-RI-MS
  
• Job location: Phase 1 – Q01312, Manchester, M20 4BX
  

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• Diploma or administrative experience.
  

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• Degree in a science or health related discipline.
  
• Relevant training courses in clinical research.
  
• Relevant research experience.
  
• Relevant IT experience or qualification such as ECDL.
  

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• Experience in administration.
  

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• Experience in clinical trial administration including data management.
  
• Experience working within a healthcare system.
  
• Experience within a Good Clinical Practice and research environment.
  

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• Good organisational skills.
  
• Flexible and adaptable.
  
• Good interpersonal skills.
  
• Tactful and diplomatic.
  
• Good written and oral communication.
  
• Excellent time‑management and prioritisation ability.
  
• Good IT skills.
  
• Attention to detail.
  

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• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
  
• Understanding of case report forms.
  

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• Knowledge of the clinical trials process.
  
• Awareness of GCP guidelines / EU directives.
  

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• Understanding of medical terminology and cancer.
  
• Knowledge of clinical governance.
  
• Knowledge of patient information systems.
  

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• Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours of The Christie NHS Foundation Trust.
  

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• Ability to work unsupervised or as part of a team.
  

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A disclosure check will be required.