Liverpool Women’s NHS FT became part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHLG) in November 2024, following the coming together with Liverpool University Hospitals NHS FT. UHLG was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide to our patients. UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues who are dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond. For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, UHLG is also their local NHS, providing general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West. At Liverpool Women’s Hospital, each year we deliver approximately 7,500 babies, carry out around 50,000 gynaecological inpatient and outpatient procedures, care for over 1,000 poorly and premature newborns, perform around 1,000 IVF cycles, and conduct over 4,000 genetic appointments. We believe that this, along with a strong dedication to research and innovation, makes us the specialist health provider of choice in Europe for women, babies and families. Liverpool Women’s has an excellent reputation and is a centre of excellence. It is an exciting environment to work in and a great place to develop your career for many years to come. We invite you to review why Liverpool Women's Hospital is a great place to work: https://vimeo.com/556197652 We reserve the right to close any vacancies from further applications when we have received sufficient applications from which to make a shortlist. Please ensure you apply without delay if you wish to be considered for this role. Job overview The role of the Clinical Trials Coordinator will assist the Research Delivery Manager in the effective management of RD&I governance. The post holder will be responsible for supporting investigators with the smooth running of clinical trials in accordance with the appropriate quality systems, regulations and best practice. The role will predominantly focus on clinical research that is sponsored by the Trust. Advert Compile and manage clinical trial and ethical regulatory applications and substantial amendments. Act as the central point of contact and administrative lead for clinical trial study teams, maintaining good communication between team members and the various trial committees. Maintaining the trial master files, setting up TMF systems and devising appropriate proformas specific to trial management. Liaison with the various trial centres, ensuring that they are compliant with trial standard operating procedures, protocols and regulatory requirements, and that they are being kept informed about trial developments; (this involves site visits and monitoring.) Produce regular reports regarding trial progress for general distribution as well as reports to the ethics committee, oversight committees and sponsor as required. Facilitating Good Clinical Practice compliance in the trial. Development and implementation of trial documentation e.g. data collection and monitoring forms, trial specific operating procedures. Preparing clinical trial teams, and documentation for regulatory inspections; coordinating inspections To set up and implement systems and procedures for the start up and monitoring of clinical research projects. To act as liaison between external organisations and the Trust in the initiation, approval and management of clinical trials. To act as a resource for researchers applying for regulatory approvals, advising and assisting with applications. Working for our organisation Liverpool Women’s NHS FT became part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHLG) in November 2024, following the coming together with Liverpool University Hospitals NHS FT. UHLG was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide to our patients. UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues who are dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond. For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, UHLG is also their local NHS, providing general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West. At Liverpool Women’s Hospital, each year we deliver approximately 7,500 babies, carry out around 50,000 gynaecological inpatient and outpatient procedures, care for over 1,000 poorly and premature newborns, perform around 1,000 IVF cycles, and conduct over 4,000 genetic appointments. We believe that this, along with a strong dedication to research and innovation, makes us the specialist health provider of choice in Europe for women, babies and families. For roles at Liverpool University Hospitals, visit their careers page. UKVI guidelines prohibits sponsorship for all Band 2 posts. Guidelines state that many non-clinical posts are not eligible for sponsorship. Please use UKVI guidance on Skilled Worker Visas to determine your eligibility for sponsorship if you were to gain a conditional offer for this role. https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/your-job Detailed job description and main responsibilities Liaison with staff across the Trust informing them of trial activities going on in their departments and actively encouraging research collaborations. Servicing trial committees - organising attendees, agendas, attending meetings, take and write up minutes where necessary. Active participation in the trial oversight meetings, providing advice concerning trial regulatory and governance procedures. Assist with the financial management of clinical trials, liaising with trial sponsors and finance ensuring financial records are kept up to date and contractual financial schedules are adhered to. To ensure compliance with Trust RD&I standard operating procedures Collecting case report forms/data and ensuring the completeness of trial data when necessary. Investigating and locating missing data Working with Clinical Trials Units in the development and management of clinical trial specific databases. To liaise with departments across the Trust (including pharmacy and finance) to ensure all research projects are adequately planned and executed. To liaise with pharmaceutical companies to facilitate commercial research collaboration. Collate and report portfolio accrual data to the National database. Visit the participating centres in the UK as needed to ensure good recruitment and record keeping (devising and assisting with trial recruitment drives). Prepare ad-hoc reports and present details of trial progress at meetings as necessary. Write trial promotional materials and organise continued trial promotion to prevent recruitment fatigue - e.g. newsletters, website, social media, awareness days etc. Posts advertised to ‘internal staff’ are open to employees of hospitals within University Hospitals of Liverpool Group and you should confirm your employment within your application form. Note: U nder current Home Office Immigration Rules we are currently unable to offer right to work visa sponsorship for Band 2 and 3 roles with a salary of less than £25,000 pa as they do not meet the UK Visas & Immigration criteria. Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust has a responsibility and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and for ensuring that they are protected from harm. Every employee of the Trust has a responsibility and is duty bound always to act in the best interest of a child or adult about whom we may have concerns. Trust policy requires the cost of DBS applications be recovered via salary. The amount of £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 0(enhanced) will be deducted from salary, in manageable monthly instalments for up to 3 months following commencement in post. The Trust is committed to creating a well-managed,flexible working environment that supports staff & promotes welfare & development. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity;we value the contribution of individual talent, skills, knowledge and experience and aim for a workforce demography representative of the local community.We operate Zero Tolerance to aggression, violence, bullying and harassment.We will make reasonable adjustments to ensure our recruitment & selection process is accessible to all.Flexible Working applications will be considered. If you are disabled and have special support needs in applying for a job, attending for an interview or in undertaking any tests as part of a selection process, please contact the Trust’s recruitment team on 0151 7064666 and someone from that team will ensure that the recruiting manager is aware of your particular needs. Please Note: new entrants to the NHS will normally commence on the first paypoint of the relevant band. LWH has a responsibility & is committed to safeguarding & promoting the welfare of children, young people & vulnerable adults & for ensuring that they are protected from harm. Every employee of the Trust has a responsibility & is duty bound always to act in the best interest of a child or adult about whom we may have concerns. Liverpool Women’s Hospital is committed to having a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. To this end, we particularly welcome applicants from racially minoritised backgrounds, who have a disability, or are members of the Armed Forces, Reservists or Veterans.