Job Description

Ref Number

B02-08824

Professional Expertise

Research and Research Support

Department

School of Life & Medical Sciences (B02)

Location

London

Working Pattern

Full time

Salary

See advert text

Contract Type

Fixed-term

Working Type

Hybrid

Available for Secondment

No

Closing Date

09-Jul-2025

About Us

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At UCL's Research Department of Primary Care and Population Health - part of the world-leading Institute of Epidemiology and Health Care - we don't just study health systems, we help transform them. Co-led by Professors Greta Rait and Kate Walters, our department is at the forefront of clinically relevant research that drives real-world impact.

About the Role

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Join one of the UK's leading academic institutions to manage a high-impact clinical trial that advances mental health and primary care research.



The

Priment Clinical Trials Unit (CTU)

at UCL is seeking a

Trial Manager

to coordinate and deliver the Piiper Study--a project funded by the Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity that will shape evidence-based health interventions. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring the success and integrity of this trial, contributing to improved care pathways and long-term health outcomes for patients across the UK.

What You'll Achieve:

Lead the day-to-day management

of the Piiper study, ensuring delivery against objectives and timelines.

Support meaningful data use

, from design to analysis, shaping interventions that could influence national healthcare practices.

Enable safe and effective research

by overseeing safety reporting, compliance, and quality control.

Advance trial methods and systems

, collaborating with expert statisticians, clinicians, and researchers to refine trial protocols and data systems.

Impact broader CTU studies

, applying your data and trial management skills across multiple high-quality trials in mental health and behavioural change.

Application Details:

The post is offered as a fixed-term appointment with external funding until 31 December 2026, in the first instance. This appointment is subject to UCL Terms and Conditions of Service for Research and Professional Services Staff. Please visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/human-resources/conditions-service-research-teaching-and-professional-services-staff for more information.

Application Process:

A full job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Please use the personal statement section to explain how you meet each of the essential and desirable criteria outlined in the person specification

Contract Details:

If you have any queries regarding the vacancy or the application process, please contact Sharon Forsyth (Email: s.forsyth@ucl.ac.uk) If you need reasonable adjustments or a more accessible format to apply for this job online or have any queries about the application process, please contact pcph-hr@ucl.ac.uk

About You

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What You Bring

Proven experience in

clinical trials management

, particularly in an academic or healthcare research setting. Strong knowledge of

Good Clinical Practice, data protection regulations

, and clinical data systems (e.g. REDCap, MACRO). Excellent

organisation and communication skills

, with the ability to collaborate across disciplines and deliver under pressure. A proactive, flexible, and solutions-oriented mindset.

What We Offer

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A

supportive and collaborative environment

at the UKCRC-registered Priment CTU, embedded within a multidisciplinary academic hub. The opportunity to

make a real-world impact

on mental health, ageing, and primary care research. Up to

40% hybrid working

to support work-life balance. Development opportunities in a top-tier research institution, part of Europe's largest clinical trials network.




As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:


41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days) Additional 5 days' annual leave purchase scheme Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE) Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan Immigration loan and expenses Relocation scheme for certain posts On-Site nursery On-site gym Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service Discounted medical insurance

Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits to find out more.



Help shape the future of health research. Join us at

London's Global University.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and inclusion

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As London's Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world's talent.



We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.



We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL's workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.



Our department holds an Athena SWAN Silver Award, in recognition of our commitment to advancing gender equality.



You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion/