Job Summary
The Trial Manager will coordinate multifunctional team(s) consisting of clinician(s), statistician(s), database programmer, data manager/clinical trial assistant to project manage one or more complex clinical trials throughout their lifecycle. This may include input into protocol development, study set-up (including regulatory approvals), ongoing study management, closeout and reporting for University Hospitals Plymouth NHS trust Sponsored/Hosted research. Working with the support of the Senior Leadership Team, the post holder will ensure that all trials are conducted to the relevant clinical trial regulations.
Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.
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Muchi Kanengoni
R&D Governance Manager
Main duties of the job
The Project Officer is responsible for operational and management aspects of a suite of Research and Development (R&D) strategic projects from inception to completion.
The post holder is required as appropriate to provide leadership and involve other members of the wider R&D Directorate to fulfil the remit of individual projects.
The post holder will function as an expert resource, first point of contact and on-going liaison for all R&D stakeholders involved with the management of strategically directed projects.
The post holder will be expected to produce clear project plans, trackers and updates to the R&D Senior Management team. They will be responsible for notifying of any slip in progress and recommendations for required action.
About Us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment manager for this post who will put you in touch with the recruitment team. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Details
Date posted
16 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year £38,682 - £46,580 per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
216-NB-CO7751693
Job locations
Research Office, 17 Research Way
Plymouth Science Park
Plymouth
PL6 8BT
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Trial set-up and initiation Coordinate the set-up and conduct of clinical trials and clinical research projects. Contribute to clinical trial design, protocol development and funding applications together with CI, statistician and other members of the team, under the supervision of Senior Trial Managers and Project Managers members. Input into clinical trial protocols, prepare funding applications for new study proposals and support the preparation of clinical trial budgets, under the supervision of the senior team members. Contribute to preparation of essential clinical trials documents, including protocol, patient information sheets in collaboration with Chief Investigator (CI), Senior Trial Manager, Clinical Fellow etc
Contribute to preparation of trial documentation e.g. trial guidance notes, case report forms (CRFs), monitoring plans, in collaboration with relevant members of the Trial Management team including the CI, clinical fellow (where relevant) Clinical Trial Database Programmer (CTDP) and Statistician. Contribute to preparation and submission of applications for ethics, regulatory, Sponsor, and other approvals that may be required in order to conduct the clinical trial. Ensure all the required approvals and agreements are in place before the trial opens to recruitment. Ensure clinical supplies or equipment are available and distributed appropriately Set-up trial specific procedures including monitoring plans in accordance with UHP (in its capacity as Sponsor) SOPs to ensure the efficient management of the trial Set-up up electronic Trial Master File and support research sites in the setup and maintenance of electronic Investigator Site Files. Coordinate set-up of trial oversight committees and charters in collaboration with CI, statistician and other members of the team for Sponsored studies. Plan and perform site initiation visits ensuring sites have all applicable documentation in place and that principal investigators and site staff understand the protocol and their responsibilities within the trial
For further details please see attached JD and PS
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Trial set-up and initiation Coordinate the set-up and conduct of clinical trials and clinical research projects. Contribute to clinical trial design, protocol development and funding applications together with CI, statistician and other members of the team, under the supervision of Senior Trial Managers and Project Managers members. Input into clinical trial protocols, prepare funding applications for new study proposals and support the preparation of clinical trial budgets, under the supervision of the senior team members. Contribute to preparation of essential clinical trials documents, including protocol, patient information sheets in collaboration with Chief Investigator (CI), Senior Trial Manager, Clinical Fellow etc
Contribute to preparation of trial documentation e.g. trial guidance notes, case report forms (CRFs), monitoring plans, in collaboration with relevant members of the Trial Management team including the CI, clinical fellow (where relevant) Clinical Trial Database Programmer (CTDP) and Statistician. Contribute to preparation and submission of applications for ethics, regulatory, Sponsor, and other approvals that may be required in order to conduct the clinical trial. Ensure all the required approvals and agreements are in place before the trial opens to recruitment. Ensure clinical supplies or equipment are available and distributed appropriately Set-up trial specific procedures including monitoring plans in accordance with UHP (in its capacity as Sponsor) SOPs to ensure the efficient management of the trial Set-up up electronic Trial Master File and support research sites in the setup and maintenance of electronic Investigator Site Files. Coordinate set-up of trial oversight committees and charters in collaboration with CI, statistician and other members of the team for Sponsored studies. Plan and perform site initiation visits ensuring sites have all applicable documentation in place and that principal investigators and site staff understand the protocol and their responsibilities within the trial
For further details please see attached JD and PS
Person Specification
Essential
Knowledge and Experience
Clear understanding of clinical research lifecycle with the NHS environment
Good understanding of research governance.
Good understanding of R&D strategy.
Significant demonstrable experience of working in partnership and collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders across a health and social care economy
Supporting business case development demonstrable experience
Able to demonstrate demonstrable experience of being patient centric in approach to service development, planning and improvements
Able to demonstrate proven evidence of supporting delivery of a service improvement or project skills in an environment influenced both by internal and external changes
Line management demonstrable experience
Good understanding of NHS systems, processes and current developments and vision within the NHS at a local, regional and national level
Project management demonstrable experience and use of Microsoft Office applications
Desirable
Budget management demonstrable experience
Commercial demonstrable experience working across organisations
Demonstrable experience within strategic development within a healthcare setting
Essential
Aptitude and Abilities
Enthusiastic, reliable and conscientious
Ability to maintain patient and business confidentiality at all times
Meticulous in approach and highly attentive to detail
Assertive with tact and diplomacy
Adaptable to change
Essential
Qualifications
Educated to degree level or equivalent experience.
Proven Evidence of continual professional development.
Commitment to on-going learning/training
Desirable
Project Management qualification
Person Specification
Essential
Educated to degree level or equivalent experience.
Proven Evidence of continual professional development.
Commitment to on-going learning/training
Desirable
Project Management qualification
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Address
Research Office, 17 Research Way
Plymouth Science Park
Plymouth
PL6 8BT
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Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Address
Research Office, 17 Research Way
Plymouth Science Park
Plymouth
PL6 8BT
Employer's website
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