Data Manager | University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The Cancer Clinical Trials Unit at UCLH is looking to recruit a Data Manager to support a portfolio of Phase I-III clinical trials in the Lung and Breast trials team. You may be required to cover other disease areas on a short-term or longer-term basis.

The post-holder will be required to deliver and verify trial-specific information to sponsors, support the team with the set-up of new clinical trials and assist as needed with the processing of biological samples, amongst other tasks.

You will be part of supportive and dynamic team, working closely with clinical research staff. Whilst the position is administrative, the role is vital in supporting clinical research staff deliver excellent care to patients with cancer.

We are currently supporting hybrid remote working, allowing a combination of working from home and office-based working. Flexibility around on-site working is essential, and you may be required to attend the office at relatively short notice to ensure that the service is covered.

We ideally want someone with experience of clinical research, knowledge of cancer, good verbal and written communication skills and some experience of working in a healthcare setting. However, if you have some of these criteria and clear enthusiasm for the role, then please apply.

The post holder will:

Have a portfolio of trials for which they are responsible -Complete data entry into case report forms for assigned trials as per protocols

Ensure case report forms are completed are of high quality, accurate and sent in a timely manner

Resolve issues with source data and anomalous data at the time of reporting, reviewing against previously reported data as well as local and national normal ranges

Prioritises workload to manage time effectively

Process updated information and documents for the successful running of the study

Create and maintain both paper and electronic trial site files

Maintain list/database of up-coming, current and recently closed clinical trials

Maintain electronic and paper list of accrual to trials

Organise and prepare documentation for audits and monitoring visits.

Process biological samples in the trials lab

Liaise with the MDT, Principal and Sub Investigators, Sponsors, and support departments professionally and appropriately

Obtain tumour block samples

Upload scans as required by trial protocol

Escalate issues to senior team members

The portfolio is very diverse, with a wide range of studies, to reflect the varied nature of the disease area in this age group. The successful applicant should be organised, pro-active and able to work autonomously, while also collaborating and communicating with the rest of the trials team and the doctor. Full duties are explained in the attached job description.

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

· University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)

· National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery

· Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals

· University College Hospital Grafton Way Building

· Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine

· University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre

· The Hospital for Tropical Diseases

· University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

*UCLH top trust to work at in England- In the most recentNHS staff surveyUCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England – for the third year in a row.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff – To find out more, visit:Flexible working. 

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit:Why Choose UCLH?

This advert closes on Thursday 18 Sep 2025

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