Trial Coordinator

The Southampton Clinical Trials Unit (SCTU) is a UK Cancer Research Collaboration (UKCRC) registered unit, and was set up in 2006 to design and conduct academically led clinical trials. The Unit employs trial managers, data managers, statisticians, regulatory staff and administrative support staff. We manage a growing portfolio of multi-centre clinical trials that will directly influence routine clinical practice. The Unit is core funded by Cancer Research UK, has support from the National Institute for Health Research and is based at Southampton University Hospitals NHS Trust.

We have an exciting opportunity to work within the SCTU supporting the Early Diagnosis and Translational Group. You will work with other colleagues supporting our trial management team and will take responsibility for providing high quality administrative support across a range of activities. Candidates should have suitable experience, good communication skills, the ability to multitask and be a team player. 

The employing organisation is the University of Southampton which offers a competitive salary, pension scheme and other benefits.  The post is offered on a one year fixed term contract in the first instance with the possibility of an extension.  SCTU offer the option to be fully office based at Southampton General Hospital, or a hybrid work arrangement with a minimum of 2 days per week in the office if full time. 

The SCTU is part of a strong research environment in Southampton which includes the Experimental Cancer Medicine Centre, Welcome Trust Clinical Research Facility and NHS R&D Management. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with previous clinical trials experience to join a CTU which has full registration status from the UK Clinical Research Collaboration (UKCRC).  

For an informal discussion about this post please contact: Victoria Goss: v.m.goss@soton.ac.uk

The post is available full or part-time. Full time is 35 hours; the minimum part-time hours which will be considered is 21 hours.

The Faculty of Medicine holds an Athena SWAN Silver Award demonstrating commitment to equal opportunities and gender balance in the workplace. The Faculty recognises that applicants may seek flexible working patterns which will be considered as part of the recruitment process. For further information including key benefits designed to help maintain and support employees' well-being and work-life balance, please see our working with us website pages.  

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applicants who support our mission of inclusivity.

Apply by 11.59 pm GMT on the closing date. For assistance contact Recruitment on +44(0)2380 592750 or recruitment@soton.ac.uk quoting the job number.