Clinical Trial Coordinator at The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
A rare chance has emerged to join the Breast Research team at The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust as a Clinical Trial Coordinator. This full-time Clinical Trial Coordinator position offers an opportunity to contribute to innovative cancer research in Chelsea, with applications open until 09 September 2026.
- Job Title: Clinical Trial Coordinator
- Main Area: Breast Research
- Job Reference: 282-CR1856
- Location: The Royal Marsden Hospital, Chelsea, London, UK
- Salary: £38,488 – £46,852 per annum
About The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre dedicated to providing the best cancer care available globally. With hospitals located in Chelsea, London, and Sutton, Surrey, the Trust employs over 4,500 staff across various disciplines, including nursing, medical, science, and administrative services. The Royal Marsden is renowned for its commitment to advancing cancer treatment and research, ensuring that patients receive the highest standard of care.
Clinical Trial Coordinator Job Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Breast Research team at The Royal Marsden as a Clinical Trial Coordinator. The Royal Marsden has an internationally recognized reputation for cancer research and is at the forefront of developing and delivering innovative treatments for patients. The Breast Research team manages a diverse and high-profile portfolio of clinical trials, offering an excellent opportunity to develop a clinical research career within a busy, supportive, and experienced team.
As a Clinical Trial Coordinator, the individual will take day-to-day responsibility for a portfolio of clinical trials, supporting studies from set-up through to delivery and close-out. Close collaboration with investigators, research nurses, sponsors, pharmaceutical companies, the Clinical R&D team, and other departments across the Trust is essential to ensure studies are delivered safely, efficiently, and in accordance with Good Clinical Practice and regulatory requirements.
Eligibility Criteria
Education / Qualifications
Essential Criteria
- Recent GCP training.
- Life Sciences (or equivalent) degree or relevant experience.
Experience
Essential Criteria
- Demonstrable experience of working in a clinical trial setting.
Desirable Criteria
- Experience of working in the NHS or equivalent.
- Experience of working in the field of oncology.
Skills for required Clinical Trial Coordinator
Essential Criteria
- Excellent administrative and organisational skills.
- Excellent IT skills including Excel.
- Experience of data entry and data management.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to interact confidently with experts and non-experts.
- Good attention to detail.
- Ability to maintain adherence to written procedures.
Desirable Criteria
- Understanding of clinical trials and regulations governing clinical research.
Other
- Essential Criteria: Able to work on both sites and from home to be flexible to meet the needs of the role.
- Desirable Criteria: Willingness to travel within the UK and occasionally overseas to attend meetings and conferences.
Main Duties of the Clinical Trial Coordinator Job
Key responsibilities will include:
- Coordinating the set-up and ongoing management of clinical trials within the Breast Research portfolio.
- Acting as a key point of contact for sponsors, investigators, research teams, and support departments.
- Maintaining essential trial documentation and Investigator Site Files.
- Supporting regulatory submissions and trial amendments.
- Maintaining screening, recruitment, training, and delegation records.
- Coordinating monitoring visits, audits, and responses to findings.
- Supporting accurate and timely trial data management and reporting.
- Monitoring trial activity, recruitment, and study progress.
- Supporting trial finance processes, including the timely raising of invoices.
- Ensuring trials are managed in accordance with GCP, Trust SOPs, and relevant regulatory requirements.
The opportunity to work as a Clinical Trial Coordinator at The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust presents a unique chance to contribute to groundbreaking cancer research. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply before the deadline of 09 September 2026 to ensure their consideration for this vital role in advancing cancer treatment and care.
