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The Cambridge Clinical Trials Unit (CCTU) is part of the NIHR UKCRC Registered CTU Network with the remit to provide support for all aspects of clinical trials from set-up to close down within the Cambridge Biomedical Research Centre.

Applications are invited for the post of Pharmacovigilance Officer at the Cambridge Clinical Trials Unit (CCTU) which provides oversight for clinical trials within the Cambridge Biomedical Research Centre.

Previous experience of working in a clinical trials environment within the NHS, University or pharmaceutical industry is essential for this post.

• To provide specialised and dedicated pharmacovigilance support to the Cambridge Clinical Trials Unit, specifically with the review, assessment and querying of safety reports received for Sponsored CTIMPs
• To work in compliance with the International Conference on Harmonisation Good Clinical Practice Guidelines (ICH-GCP), the UK Framework for Health and Social Care Research, and the Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) Regulations 2004.

You will be expected to develop strong relationships with investigators and members of research teams, support service personnel and external stakeholders at all levels. You will be required to work as part of a wider team, including providing pharmacovigilance advice and guidance to new researchers or members of the CCTU where appropriate.

Our Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 11000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people – patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing ‘outstanding’ care to our patients and rated ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH’s values – Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent – are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people’s age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

This vacancy will close at midnight on the 15th March 2023.

Interviews are due to be held on the 27th March 2023.

Benefits to you

We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.

Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.