Clinical Trails Coordinator Trauma & Orthopaedics
| Posting date: | 11 May 2026 |
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| Salary: | £32,073.00 to £39,043.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £32073.00 - £39043.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 May 2026 |
| Location: | Leicester, LE1 5WW |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C9358-26-0289 |
Summary
The Clinical Trials Coordinator will support the delivery of a diverse portfolio of Trauma & Orthopaedics research studies across University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust. The post holder will be responsible for coordinating study set-up, managing ongoing study activity and ensuring research is conducted in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), UK research governance frameworks and Trust policies. The role involves working collaboratively with Consultant Investigators, research nurses, trial coordinators, R&D teams and external sponsors to ensure studies are delivered safely, efficiently and to agreed recruitment targets. The post holder will contribute to feasibility assessments for new studies, assist with regulatory submissions and amendments, and support the timely activation of trials. A key element of the role is identifying and screening potential participants in partnership with clinical teams, ensuring accurate eligibility assessment and maintaining clear communication with patients who are considering participation in research. The post holder will provide study information in line with ethical approvals and support informed consent processes where delegated and appropriately trained. The Clinical Trials Coordinator will be responsible for accurate and timely data collection and entry, completion of case report forms, maintenance of Investigator Site Files and Trial Master Files, and resolution of data queries. They will monitor study progress against agreed milestones, identify potential risks to recruitment or delivery, and escalate concerns appropriately to senior research colleagues. The role requires close liaison with internal departments including pharmacy, radiology, laboratories and finance teams to ensure protocol requirements are met. The post holder will also contribute to preparation of recruitment reports, presentations and performance updates for internal and external stakeholders. In addition, the post holder will support training of site staff in study procedures, contribute to the development and review of standard operating procedures, maintain research databases and ensure compliance with data protection legislation, including GDPR and Caldicott principles. The role requires strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities across multiple concurrent studies. The post holder will work autonomously after appropriate training, while maintaining regular communication with the wider research team and leadership. Travel between UHL sites may be required in order to support research delivery across the network.