Salary: £27,428 - £35,788 pa

We would like to recruit an Early Phase Trials  Facilitator Coordinator, who will coordinate the set-up, conduct and reporting of both commercial and non-commercially funded cancer clinical trials undertaken by the Early Phase Clinical Trials Team (EPCTT) within the Cambridge Cancer Trials Centre.

The Early Phase Clinical Trials Team (EPCTT) is a multidisciplinary group, led by Professor Duncan Jodrell.   The EPCTT's research goals are to optimise the 'science-led' clinical application of novel therapies, including 'first into man' (phase I) and associated studies.

The University of Cambridge is an exciting, vibrant, research led academic community offering opportunities to work with leading internationally recognised academics whose visions are shaping tomorrow's world.

The Cambridge Cancer Trials Centre is renowned internationally and includes a major commitment from Cancer Research UK, recognising Cambridge's position at the forefront of cancer research.

Successful candidates will be educated to degree level or equivalent in a biological, physical, social, or related science discipline (a higher degree is desirable, but not essential).  They will have sufficient demonstrable experience of clinical trial set up, conduct and reporting and will have demonstrable leadership skills to supervise data managers and a data clerk.  They should also have strong inter-personal skills and the ability to interact with various levels of NHS professional staff, in particular senior clinicians and research nurses.

Demonstrable knowledge of the EU Clinical Trials Directive, GCP, regulatory processes and regulatory audit and inspection is essential.  Previous experience of a MHRA inspection would be highly desirable.

For informal enquiries please contact Teresa Lockett, Senior Clinical Nurse Early Phase on: teresa.lockett@addenbrookes.nhs.uk or tel (01223) 348082

Further particulars are available from Julie Barlow on Julie.barlow@cancer.org.uk.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 31 Dec 2012 in the first instance.

This appointment is subject to a health assessment.

Whether an outcome is satisfactory will be determined by the University.

The University values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Completed applications consisting of a CHRIS/6  application form (downloadable from http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/offices/hr/forms/chris6/), CV, covering letter and the names and addresses of two referees should be sent to Julie Barlow on julie.barlow@cancer.org.uk or to her at the Cambridge Research Institute, Box 278, Robinson Way, Cambridge, CB2 0RE.

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