You need clinical trial setup and regulatory experience, plus an understanding of oncology and haematology protocols is a strong advantage.

You will oversee clinical trial set-up, manage budget and contract negotiations, handle regulatory approvals, and facilitate site initiation activities.

United Kingdom

London

University College London Hospitals (UCLH) NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and most renowned healthcare providers. The Trust delivers high-quality patient care across a range of specialties, including cancer, neurology, women’s health, and emergency services. UCLH is committed to clinical excellence, research, and education, aiming to improve health outcomes through innovative treatments and world-class facilities. Their mission is to provide exceptional care and to advance medical knowledge for the benefit of patients and the wider community.

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University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

UCLH provides first-class acute and specialist services in six hospitals in central London.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and driven Clinical Trial professional with set up and regulatory experience. Working in a busy Cancer Clinical Trials Unit you will be the main contact for the set-up of clinical trials from Site Selection Visit, through budget and contract negotiation to regulatory approvals and site initiation. This vacancy has been advertised in accordance with the new NHS pay rate which will take effect from autumn 2024. Please note if your employment starts before the 24/25 pay scales are implemented you will be paid under the 23/24 pay scales and any backpay will be adjusted accordingly. Further information can be found at https://www.nhsemployers.org/articles/pay-scales-202425 You will be an integral part of the team, demonstrating outstanding communication and negotiation skills, motivated by challenging timelines and thriving in a fast paced environment. Full training will be provided but an understanding of oncology and haematology protocols will be a definite advantage. For more information please contact Kyrie Phimister, CCTU Senior Clinical Trial Set-up Specialist (Kyrie.Phimister@nhs.net). Informal visits are encouraged. University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research. We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites: University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing) National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals University College Hospital Grafton Way Building Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre The Hospital for Tropical Diseases University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology. We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040. For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Kyrie Phimister Job title: Senior Set up Specialist Email address: kyrie.phimister@nhs.net

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and driven Clinical Trial professional with set up and regulatory experience.Working in a busy Cancer Clinical Trials Unit you will be the main contact for the set-up of clinical trials from Site Selection Visit, through budget and contract negotiation to regulatory approvals and site initiation.This vacancy has been advertised in accordance with the new NHS pay rate which will take effect from autumn 2024. Please note if your employment starts before the 24/25 pay scales are implemented you will be paid under the 23/24 pay scales and any backpay will be adjusted accordingly. Further information can be found at https://www.nhsemployers.org/articles/pay-scales-202425You will be an integral part of the team, demonstrating outstanding communication and negotiation skills, motivated by challenging timelines and thriving in a fast paced environment. Full training will be provided but an understanding of oncology and haematology protocols will be a definite advantage.For more information please contact Kyrie Phimister, CCTU Senior Clinical Trial Set-up Specialist (Kyrie.Phimister@nhs.net). Informal visits are encouraged.University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)National Hospital for Neurology and NeurosurgeryRoyal National ENT and Eastman Dental HospitalsUniversity College Hospital Grafton Way BuildingRoyal London Hospital for Integrated MedicineUniversity College Hospital Macmillan Cancer CentreThe Hospital for Tropical DiseasesUniversity College Hospital at Westmoreland StreetWe are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Kyrie Phimister Job title: Senior Set up Specialist Email address: kyrie.phimister@nhs.net

Cancer Clinical Trials Set Up Specialist - University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and driven Clinical Trial professional with set up and regulatory experience.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Working in a busy Cancer Clinical Trials Unit you will be the main contact for the set-up of clinical trials from Site Selection Visit, through budget and contract negotiation to regulatory approvals and site initiation.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;This vacancy has been advertised in accordance with the new NHS pay rate which will take effect from autumn 2024. Please note if your employment starts before the 24/25 pay scales are implemented you will be paid under the 23/24 pay scales and any backpay will be adjusted accordingly. Further information can be found at https://www.nhsemployers.org/articles/pay-scales-202425&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;You will be an integral part of the team, demonstrating outstanding communication and negotiation skills, motivated by challenging timelines and thriving in a fast paced environment. Full training will be provided but an understanding of oncology and haematology protocols will be a definite advantage.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;For more information please contact Kyrie Phimister, CCTU Senior Clinical Trial Set-up Specialist (Kyrie.Phimister@nhs.net). Informal visits are encouraged.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;University College Hospital Grafton Way Building&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The Hospital for Tropical Diseases&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Kyrie Phimister Job title: Senior Set up Specialist Email address: kyrie.phimister@nhs.net

Cancer Clinical Trials Set Up Specialist

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