Senior Clinical Trials Coordinator

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Research and Innovation Division at The Christie. We are looking to appoint Senior Clinical Trials Coordinators to the Haematology clinical research delivery team within The Christie NHS Foundation Trust. There is one full‑time permanent position with potential for another position, plus a 12‑month secondment position may be available.

We are seeking enthusiastic and highly motivated individuals, able to demonstrate significant work experience in clinical trials coordination and data management involving clinical trials or project coordination, as well as a good understanding of clinical research, GCP and clinical governance.

Applicants should have excellent organisational and communication skills, be able to work well both in a team and using their own initiative, and demonstrate strong leadership skills that promote an environment of quality and learning.

The role is ideal for individuals keen to pursue a managerial career in clinical trials coordination, and is tailored to equip the successful candidate with the necessary skills and experience to become a future leader in this field.

Applicants should meet all the essential criteria described in the job description as a minimum, including holding a scientific or business‑based degree, or having relevant experience in scientific and medical research.

The focus of this role is to provide support to sustain and improve an excellent level of service provision from a trial site perspective for our research partners. In order to support our growth as a centre of excellence in research, a tailored training programme will be provided to consolidate the skills required to provide multi‑team management support for the Clinical Trial Research teams in the trust.

We are looking for individuals who will act as key co‑ordinators for the Haematology Research team to proactively ensure the provision of a high‑quality and efficient administrative service.

The role will focus on early‑phase research and require the set‑up and coordination of intense and complex clinical trials. Previous experience of early‑phase and/or complex trials would be desirable. There will also be aspects of work allocation and support of coordination staff (with potential for direct line management) along with oversight of team metrics.

The post holder will be expected to provide support to the senior R&I management and clinical research staff, and ensure compliance with Trust Policy, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and all other relevant requirements.

Opportunities will be available to lead service development projects within the team and the wider R&I division.

The Christie is one of Europe’s leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, and as a national specialist attract approximately 15 % of patients from other regions.

We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services. We are also an international leader in research, with world‑first breakthroughs for over 100 years.

We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials each year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK.

The Christie Haematology Research Team vision is to build upon our reputation as a local and national leader in clinical trial delivery. We pursue exemplary care and prioritise the safety and experience of our clinical research participants, carried out by a highly trained, dynamic, supportive and passionate clinical research team.

I would strongly encourage interested applicants to contact the team to further discuss the roles and how you can become a key member of this exemplary team.

• Date posted: 23 December 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 5
• Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 a year (pro‑rata)
• Contract: Perma…