{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nClinical Trials Monitor with Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester, England, United Kingdom\n\n Job Summary We are inviting applications for the post of Clinical Trials Monitor. The post holder will implement and deliver a monitoring programme to ensure that all Trust sponsored clinical trials - including those with investigational medicinal products (IMPs) are conducted according to UK legislative requirements, Good Clinical Practice and the UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research. The successful applicant will be highly motivated with a proactive approach to managing their own workload, with excellent communication and leadership skills and qualified to a higher degree level or demonstrate equivalent experience. The post holder will have experience of clinical research in the NHS. You should also have knowledge of GCP and current UK clinical trials legislation. Main duties of the job The post holder will be responsible for conducting GCP monitoring for Trust sponsored trials. You may also be expected to monitor other Trust-sponsored studies. The post holder will support the risk assessment of trials to determine monitoring priorities as well as organising, preparing, conducting, reporting and follow-up monitoring visits. You will be required to escalate issues of non-compliance to the quality manager and senior research governance manager as appropriate, following SOPs and monitoring visit report forms. The postholder will contribute to ensuring that, as far as possible, the Trust remains 'inspection ready'. They will take a role in supporting the preparation of the organisation for statutory MHRA inspections. We are a supportive and motivated team who strive to advance the Trust vision of providing the best patient experience, care closer to home, best patient outcomes and leading cancer care. If you have the necessary skills and abilities and would like to join our friendly team, we would like to hear from you. We would highly recommend you contact us to arrange an informal visit or to discuss the role further. About Us The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country. We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services. We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK. Date posted 25 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 413-92218-RI-AK Job locations R&D Office - Q01552 Manchester M20 4BX Job Description Job responsibilities 1.0 Clinical Trials Monitoring Works collaboratively with research management teams to develop/oversee and keep updated risk-based monitoring plans for all research studies sponsored and/or managed by The Christie. Conducts continuous monitoring activities (onsite and remote) in accordance with a monitoring plan and applicable regulatory requirement and best practice standards. Using analytical skills and knowledge will implement site management activities to ensure compliance with protocol, GCP, and local processes to secure data integrity and patient safety. Ensure appropriate Corrective Action Preventative Action plans are implemented for issues arising during monitoring visits. Attend the site initiation visit for all clinical trials sponsored and/or managed by the Christie where a CTU has not been engaged. Oversee close-out of clinical trials in accordance with relevant regulations and SOPs. Adhere to SOPs / work instructions to produce written reports on monitoring activities and to develop subsequent action plans for resolution of queries and ensure that they are resolved. Act as a point of contact for queries from research management and delivery teams regarding the ongoing conduct of clinical trials. Maintain regular contact with research management and delivery teams responsible for clinical trials sponsored and/or managed by The Christie by attending the team meetings (where appropriate) to ensure they have up to date information on trial progress including recruitment data. 2.0 Communication and Relationships Build strong relationships and have direct communication with other members of the trial management team to enable smooth running of a clinical trial during its life cycle. Keep the Senior Research Governance Manager and quality manager informed about ongoing monitoring activities and compliance issues identified as part of monitoring visits. Support the pharmacovigilance function in ensuring that adverse events identified through routine monitoring activities are managed in accordance with relevant regulations. Support Trial Management Groups in ensuring that findings from routine monitoring activities are managed in accordance with protocol and relevant regulations. Maintain and develop active communicate channels with relevant stakeholders. Actively contribute to maintaining and building a high performing quality function that ensures the highest standards of research governance are maintained. 3.0 Education and Training Keep abreast of new developments and/or requirements for clinical trials monitoring and disseminate changes to clinical research delivery and management teams by way of presentations and/or group meetings. With the Research Integrity and Governance Manager, lead the design and delivery of all training pertinent to clinical trials monitoring necessary to ensure high standards and regulatory compliance across all staff groups working on the clinical research portfolio"}