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Salary for this role£34,186 – £37,389 a year

Health and Care route minimum£25,000 a year

Pay basisNational pay scales (NHS bands)

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Role description

Job summary

Please note that the start date for this vacancy will be on or after the 1st April 2027.

The post-holder will be responsible for the day-to-day administration and co-ordination of clinical trials, working in close liaison with Ophthalmology Consultants, the Trust Research Office and Research Fellows to promote and maintain clinical trial activities within the ophthalmology research portfolio in accordance with regulatory requirements. The post-holder will be responsible for the collection of accurate and timely data regarding patients participating in clinical trials in the Ophthalmology Department, in order to monitor the performance and outcomes of each trial. The post-holder will coordinate the administrative pathway for patients participating in clinical trials and use initiative to ensure the efficient and effective co-ordination of trials, working closely with members of the Ophthalmology multidisciplinary team. The post-holder will also be involved in maintaining information systems for the recording and reporting of clinical research information and related performance data and will act as the first point of contact for patients participating in clinical trials, dealing with queries and providing advice and information as appropriate. Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills are required, and the ability to work flexibly is essential.

Main duties of the job

Coordinate the administration of patients participating in clinical trials.
Organise patient attendance for clinical trials and ensure that patients receive appropriate communication at each stage of their pathway.
Assist in supporting and implementing systems to ensure rapid communication and effective co-ordination between all members of the Ophthalmology clinical trials team.
Monitor the progress and status of each patient participating in a clinical trial and deal with issues as they arise.
Deal with non-clinical queries from patients, their carers, general practitioners and members of the Ophthalmology clinical trials team.
Assist with the financial management of trials, ensuring that cross-charging is undertaken where necessary.
Assist in obtaining relevant information for tariffed drugs and devices.
Organise the timetable for the research team.
Assist in organising and supporting clinical trial meetings.

Liaise with clinical and administrative staff to ensure that patients are identified and clinic attendance is organised.

Ensure that individual plans are produced and recorded for each patient participating in a trial.

Ensure that appropriate follow-up actions from clinical trial meetings are carried out. This may involve contacting patients.
Contribute to good practice across the Ophthalmology clinical trials/research portfolio.
Work alongside and in conjunction with other research departments at KCL to share best practice.

About us

The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. In June 2026, we launched our new strategy for 2026-31. Our vision is to transform healthcare, and we have agreed six strategic ambitions to help us improve care for patients, and the working lives of our staff.

Our six strategic ambitions are deliveringhigh-quality patient care; creating a great place to work; leading pioneering research, innovation and education; building strong and successful partnerships; providing timely and efficient care; and ensuring long-term financial sustainability.

We have also agreed four new organisational values - Caring, Collaborative, Inclusive, Innovative - and these underpin everything we do, and how our teams interact with the patients under our care.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Date posted

21 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£34,186 to £37,389 a year per annum, including high cost allowance

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

213-CORP-8271158

Job locations

Denmark Hill

1st Floor Normanby Building

London

SE5 9RS

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Research and Service Development

Support the co-ordination of clinical trials, working in close liaison with the Clinical Research Practitioner/Research Manager and the Trust R&D Office.
Record and monitor capacity and demand information and work with the clinical trials team to find solutions where required.
Assist in supporting clinical teams to improve the patient and carer experience.
Assist in supporting the implementation, monitoring and auditing of standards relating to clinical trial regulatory requirements and research governance.
Assist in supporting clinical teams to undertake internal audits and patient satisfaction surveys.

Systems and Data Management

Collect and enter data on patients participating in clinical trials. Enter this data into relevant databases, ensuring, through liaison with clinical teams, that the data is accurate, timely and complete.
Collate information for external reporting on clinical trials.
Investigate and report on patients who do not attend trial appointments and escalate this to the Clinician coordinating the trials.
Assist the Clinical Research Practitioner/Research Manager to ensure that exceptions and alterations to the normal trial process are appropriately supported by documentation, recorded accurately and can be audited.
Work with the respective teams to develop robust information systems for the capture of the minimum data set and clinical outcomes data.

Prepare data reports and provide regular feedback to consultants, line management and, where necessary, external stakeholders.

General

All employees of Kings College Hospital are required to carry out their duties with due regard to the Equal Opportunities Policy and to respect the cultural beliefs and customs of patients and staff.
Maintain both electronic and paper-based data systems in line with the requirements of the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018.
Be aware of responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and inform the Manager of any unsafe practice or hazard identified within the working environment.
Undertake any other relevant duties appropriate to the grade as may be required.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

Educated to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience in a healthcare/research setting

Desirable

Relevant degree (e.g. life sciences, health sciences) or working towards one
Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Knowledge of NHS systems (e.g. EPR, EPIC, trial management systems
Experience working in an NHS or university clinical research setting or other similar setting
Experience of data entry and maintaining accurate records

Desirable

Experience liaising with patients regarding clinical trial participation
Able to support and coordinate clinical trials

Skills and Competencies

Essential

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
Methodical and practical, with excellent attention to detail, sound judgement under pressure, and a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Proven track record of delivering agreed workloads efficiently, supported by strong time-management skills.
Proficient IT/digital skills

Desirable

Able to support and coordinate clinical trials

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.