Data Manager

NHS; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in London seeks a Data Manager to support clinical trials in the Cancer Clinical Trials Unit. Responsibilities include managing trial-specific data, ensuring quality reporting, and assisting with biological sample processing. Candidates should possess good communication skills and knowledge of oncology or haematology, with a hybrid working model available. Salary ranges from £37,259 to £45,356 per year, providing a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience of conducting clinical trials.
• Experience of working in a healthcare setting.
• Experience of working to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage data collection and entry for clinical trials.
• Ensure high-quality data reporting and resolve discrepancies.
• Collaborate with clinical research staff and support trial management.

Skills

Knowledge of concept of clinical trials

Computer literacy (Word & Excel)

Proven ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Knowledge of oncology and/or haematology

Job description

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Data Manager

The closing date is 28 December 2025

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 Cellular Therapy 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 a supportive and dynamic team, working closely with clinical research staff. Whilst the position is administrative, the role is vital in supporting clinical research staff to 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.

Main duties of the job

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
• Prioritise 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 a list/database of upcoming, 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.

About us

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.

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

Job responsibilities

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

The Cancer Clinical Trials Unit office is based in 250 Euston Rd and comprises three main areas: Haematology, Oncology and Complex Pathways and it supports activity in the local Clinical Research Facility and the North Thames Local Comprehensive Research Network and Experimental Cancer Centre.

Each group is comprised of teams of research nurses, clinical trial practitioners and data managers and provides support to local Investigators wishing to conduct clinical trials and other high‑quality clinical research projects within UCLH.

Each team supports a process for agreeing a portfolio of research and ensures that trials are conducted to the highest standards and in accordance with UK legislation and the R&D Governance Framework. The aim of the Unit is to effectively use resources so as to ensure that patients have access to entry into clinical trials, as appropriate, and maintain the highest quality of care for patients.

Cancer Services sits within the Surgery and Cancer Board. It incorporates comprehensive outpatient, day care, and ambulatory care and inpatient services for the specialities of inpatient and outpatient oncology and Haematology.

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 recent NHS staff survey UCLH 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?

Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

• Knowledge of concept of clinical trials
• Knowledge of ICH GCP
• Knowledge of oncology and/or haematology

Experience

• Experience of working under minimal supervision
• Experience of working to deadlines
• Experience of independently carrying out a research project
• Experience of working in a health care setting
• Experience of conducting clinical trials

Skills and Abilities

• Proven ability to work under own initiative.
• Computer literacy to include experience of Word & Excel
• Knowledge of ICH GCP
• Knowledge of oncology and/or haematology

Communication

• Proven ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Personal and People Development

• Ability to identify own training needs
• Displays desire for professional and personal development

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.

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

£37,259 to £45,356 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS