University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Band 5 Clinical Trials Coordinator
The closing date is 01 June 2026
Band 5 Clinical Trial Coordinator – REACT
We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Clinical Trial Coordinator to join REACT (Research in Emergency and Acute Care Team). REACT delivers research across acute care specialities, including Critical Care, Trauma and Stroke. The team supports a varied portfolio of studies, including CTIMPs, medical device trials, and observational research.
If you are passionate about research and feel ready to take the next step in your career, UHB is a great place to work. We encourage applications from people who embrace our values and who will enable us to expand our diverse workforce.
What we offer
* 27 days' leave plus bank holidays (rising to 29 after five and 33 after 10 years' service)
* Enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
* Ongoing learning and development opportunities
* Structured personal development and career progression plan
* Great maternity, paternity and adoption pay
* Wide range of LGBT+ initiatives and staff networks
* Health service discounts and online benefits
* Health and well-being opportunities
* Cycle to work scheme and discounts on public transport
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for coordinating clinical trial set up, liaising with study sponsors, and working closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure studies are set up within the national 150 day target.
To be successful in this role, you will need excellent organisational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities. You should be confident using Microsoft Office and other IT systems associated with clinical research. Experience in clinical trial or research data management within a healthcare setting is essential, along with a working knowledge of ICH GCP and relevant research legislation.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* O' Levels / GCSE's specifically English and maths at grade C or above
* Educated to degree level or diploma level plus relevant experience to degree level.
* Knowledge of International Council for Harmonisation of Good Clinical Practice (ICH GCP)
Experience
* Significant relevant experience in clinical trial /research data management
* Experience of research in a healthcare setting
* Understanding of current legislation regarding research Governance Issues
Additional Criteria
* Self-motivated and able to work under own initiative
* Ability to communicate with all staff and patient groups
* Ability to demonstrate a degree of resilience when communicating new concepts or work practices to others.
* Ability to work under pressure, prioritise workloads and meet tight deadlines.
* Excellent organisational skills and administrative ability.
* Problem-solving ability.
* IT literate – MS office skills, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
* Ability to interpret data
* Ability to analyse and report data in a format which is consistent with the needs of the audience.
* Evidence of accuracy and detail in data collection
* Work well as a member of a team
* Travel as required by the Trust research location across the organisation.
* Work flexibly to meet service demands.
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.
Employer name
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
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