Clinical Trials Data Specialist
Job summary
The Cambridge Clinical Trials Unit - Cancer Theme (CCTU-CT) is hosted by Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust, which includes Addenbrooke's Hospital and is part of the Cambridge Cancer Centre, a partnership between Cancer Research UK, CUH and the University of Cambridge. As the Cancer Theme of the Cambridge Clinical Trials Unit,we work with investigators to design, set up, conduct, analyse and publish cancer research studies sponsored by Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
The Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Clinical Trials Data Specialist to be part of the cancer clinical trials team, which is part of the accredited Cambridge Clinical Trials Unit, to contribute to cancer research.
We are looking for motivated candidates with demonstrable experience of clinical trials data management in an NHS Trust, University, pharmaceutical company or CRO with exceptional attention to detail and experience of data capture tool/eCRF design . In this role, you will be expected to work closely with coordinators, statisticians and programmers and to liaise with medical staff involved in oncology trials.
Main duties of the job
You will have primary responsibility for leading data management activities for allocated trials from set-up through to database lock, ensuring databases and documentation are delivered on time and in line with regulatory guidance and SOPs.
The data specialist will produce or oversee database and CRF Design and amendment specifications, testing and ensuring databases are fit for purpose.
The successful candidate will work with a multidisciplinary team of coordinators, programmers, statisticians and other data managers to deliver all aspects of the data management project from set-up through to database lock and close in line with agreed timelines.
The data specialist will actively participate in and lead allocated quality and improvement initiatives related to data management including writing, reviewing and updating SOPs, guidance, training materials and other documentation.
The role will involve training of new data managers and providing guidance to members of staff of all levels who not familiar with data management principles. The role will involve line management of less experienced data managers.
We would particularly welcome candidates with experience of REDCap and/or MACRO.
Please note that this role cannot be performed fully remotely. The successful post holder will be expected to attend our offices in Cambridge at least 1-2 days per week or dependent on the needs of the projects.
About us
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Please note:- Internal applicants on permanent contracts can apply for this post as a secondment or fixed term contract. For secondments you must have the approval of your line manager before applying. If you are an internal applicant currently on a fixed term contract you are able to apply for this as a fixed term position.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 3rd September 2026.
Interviews are due to be held onWednesday 23rd, Thursday 24th September or the week commencing 28th September 2026.
Benefits to you
At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification
Additional Requirements
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.
Skills
- Proficient in the use of IT
- Able to communicate effectively to colleagues at all levels
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Able to work under pressure, methodical in approach, with effective problem solving ability.
- Ability to organise workload to meet tight deadlines, working under own initiative.
- Ability to work well independently and within a multi-disciplinary team environment
- Ability to listen, take constructive criticism and learn from mistakes
- Demonstrate ability and skills to learn the use of new computer systems and packages rapidly and accurately.
- Understanding of basic programming logic
- Experienced trainer in data management principles
- Proficiency in MS Office (or equivalent) applications
- Line management, mentorship or proven ability to give feedback
- Ability to facilitate meetings and take minutes
Experience
- Experience in handling research data (entry into databases, generation of queries, cleaning of data, generation of data reports, tracking of data collection forms)
- Experience of producing specifications for the design of data capture tools (eCRFs)
- Experience of user acceptance testing of database systems for collection of research data
- Experience of writing data-related documentation, guidelines or SOPs
- Experience in working in the academic/university and/or NHS environment
- Experience of oncology trials
- Experience in using remote electronic data capture/electronic CRFs
- Experience in using MACRO and/or REDCap
- Experience of project managing the data aspects of clinical trials
- Experience of using project management tools such as MSProject
- Line management (direct or matrix)
Qualifications
- Educated to degree level or equivalent or equivalent, or extensive data handling/management experience
- GCP trained
- Science, computer science, HCP or data management qualification
Knowledge
- Excellent working knowledge of databases and data cleaning
- Knowledge of good CRF and database design and understanding of documentation requirements
- Understanding and knowledge of improving and maintaining data quality
- Understanding of regulatory requirements related to data integrity, confidentiality and good clinical practice
- Knowledge of clinical trial lifecycle
- Awareness of current developments in clinical trials data management
- Knowledge of medical terminology and basic anatomy.
- Understanding of the principles of the Human Tissue Act
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.
Employer details
Employer name
Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Addenbrookes Hospital-Division R&D
Hills Road
Cambridge
CB2 0QQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cuh.nhs.uk