Clinical Trial Manager

Closing date: 03 December 2025

Clinical Trial Manager

We are looking to recruit a Clinical Trials Manager (CTM) Early Phase Coordinator post within the Cystic Fibrosis Early Phase research team within Research and Innovation (R&I) at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT). The role is funded by the Cystic Fibrosis Trust Clinical Trials Accelerator Platform (CTAP). CTAP is a UK-wide initiative bringing together paediatric and adult cystic fibrosis (CF) UK centres to lead in the delivery of CF clinical trials. CTAP has created a specialist sub-network of CTAP centres with expert knowledge and facilities to lead in the UK delivery of CF Early Phase Clinical Trials. This B7 CTM EPC post at MFT, is part of this expansion and we are looking for an enthusiastic and self motivated individual to manage an established and growing early phase research portfolio across our site and help to provide the CF community with access to early phase clinical trials. With more advances in cystic fibrosis care and treatment than ever before, this is an exciting time for the cystic fibrosis community and a great time to join the team.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will act as professional lead for their portfolio of work. This will include strategic planning of the design, management and capacity for studies within the specialties. They will ensure that comprehensive, high quality and efficient administrative processes are in place for setting up studies, organising necessary approvals (ethics, R&D, MHRA, Research networks etc.), data management, ensuring full compliance with the regulatory framework; including financial management of study set up costs and income recovery in conjunction with the R&I finance team.

About us

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe - what better place to shape and develop your leadership career. We deliver care to over 1 million patients & users each year through our 10 hospitals and extensive community services. Our 30,000 plus strong workforce is central to our success and innovation. You will play a pivotal part in supporting our operational excellence and strategic ambitions. You'll work collaboratively with clinical and non clinical teams, driving improvements that enhance patient experience, staff wellbeing, and service efficiency across the Trust. MFT offers a dynamic, inclusive environment where your leadership, ideas, and expertise are valued. You'll have access to professional development, digital tools and opportunities to contribute to transformational projects that shape the future of healthcare delivery. We are committed to supporting your growth and wellbeing, recognising the vital role you play in our organisation's success. Join us and help shape the future of our Trust - make a real difference to our teams, our services, and our communities, and fundamentally, our patients.

Job responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you'll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that you're even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you'll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you'll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

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Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

Person Specification Education

• MSc or an equivalent qualification or experience in clinical trials or a health related discipline.
• Degree
• Evidence of structured managerial training and continuing professional development, a managerial qualification or proven experience.
• A thorough understanding of the clinical trial process.
• PHD
• Management Qualification

Knowledge and Experience

• Experience in Clinical Trials Management, including setup, financial management, data collection, audit and project management.
• Sound knowledge of all aspects of research governance and related legislation and inspection requirements (e.g. MHRA, HTA,).
• Experience of the governance and approval systems within the Clinical and UK CRN for clinical studies.
• An appreciation of research methodology.
• Research project monitoring.
• Work with commercial sector in delivering trials/product development.
• Previous NHS experience.
• Experience of managing a budget
• Evidence of writing policies and procedures and evaluating their application in practice

Skills

• Excellent organisational skills, with a methodical approach and the ability to pay attention to detail.
• Ability to motivate self and others.
• Ability to work as part of a team and experience of interdisciplinary working.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including ability to present information and materials to a wide range of audiences.
• Ability to prioritise own and others workload and practice effective time management.
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight and unexpected deadlines.
• Able to demonstrate initiative and judgement in identifying key issues.
• Advanced IT skills with a good working knowledge of IT packages and databases
• Able to work independently and flexibly

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.

Address

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Reference number

349-RES RL4

Job locations

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust