Clinical Trial Manager | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Posting date:	19 November 2025
Salary:	Not specified
Additional salary information:	£47,810 - £54,710 per annum (pro rata)
Hours:	Part time
Closing date:	19 December 2025
Location:	Manchester, M23 9LT
Company:	Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Job type:	Contract
Job reference:	7607882/349-RES-7607882-RL4

Summary

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 portfolioacross our site and help toprovide 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.

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.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with leading researchers in a diverse and innovative area and be a key part of extremely committed, highly motivated and busy research teams across MFT.

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.

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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Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.

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.




This advert closes on Wednesday 3 Dec 2025

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