Clinical Trials Co-Ordinator

Job Overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

The Business Unit at the University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS) are delighted to be able to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Research focussed, enthusiastic individual to join our Team as a Clinical Trials Coordinator.

UHS offers fantastic training and development giving you the best possible opportunities to achieve the career you want. Development of our staff is central to the delivery of high quality, safe and effective care.

We can offer opportunities to develop within a supportive environment, and our staff survey results reflect our commitment to facilitate your career progression.

Working for our organisation

University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.

Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.

We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalizing your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information.

At UHS we’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.

At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

What we are looking for:

Project management qualification to degree level or equivalent experience and training.

Able to work autonomously and as part of a team.

Extensive business administration experience which demonstrates the understanding of key functions to providing an admin support.

Extensive knowledge and practice of Microsoft Office software (including Word and Excel).

Person specification

Qualifications/Training Required

Essential criteria

• Management /project management qualification to degree level or equivalent experience and training
• Admin or secretarial qualification
• Extensive knowledge and practice of Microsoft Office software (including Word and Excel)
• Evidence of continuing professional development
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Leadership training
• Degree or higher education or equivalent experience of research
• ICG GCP training
  
  

Previous or Relevant Experience Necessary

Essential criteria

• Previous supervisory / management role
• Experience of data management
• Experience in managing complex information or projects
• Previous experience in clinical trials activities
• Proven experience of working with interprofessional teams and groups
• Extensive business administration experience which demonstrates the understanding of key functions to providing an admin support
• Logical and consistent work and career pattern
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Previous NHS experience in an admin role
• Previous NHS experience in an clinical trial admin role
  
  

Values and Behaviours

Essential criteria

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together