Yorkshire Lung Screening Trial - Project Coordinator

Updated: about 1 month ago
Location: Leeds, ENGLAND
Deadline: 21 Mar 2024

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Overview of the Role

Are you interested in gathering evidence of screening efficacy in the UK? Do you want to help to answer important questions regarding appropriate ways to define a high-risk population for screening? Do you have a science degree or equivalent relevant qualification (e.g. nursing)? Funded by Yorkshire Cancer Research, the Yorkshire Lung Screening Trial (YLST) is the largest UK randomised trial of computed tomography (CT) screening for lung cancer. You will be expected to manage projects in accordance with the milestone and resources outlined in the grant application. You will manage projects with a high degree of autonomy but will be expected to highlight any critical issues for further discussion with the Trial Chief Investigators. An up-to-date knowledge of regulatory frameworks and legislation is essential.

This Role is open to secondment applicants.

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Professor Robbie Foy, Chair of Primary Care Email: Robbie Foy [email protected]  or Prof Matthew Callister, Consultant Respiratory Physician Tel: +44 (0)113 206 4159 Email: [email protected]  



Location:  Leeds - Main Campus
Faculty/Service:  Faculty of Medicine & Health
School/Institute:  Leeds Institute of Health Sciences (LIHS)
Section:  Division of Primary Care, Palliative Care and Public Health
Category:  Administrative and Clerical Support
Grade:  Grade 6
Salary:  £30,487 to £36,024 per annum
Working Time:  100% Full time Equivalent
Post Type:  Full Time
Contract Type:  Fixed Term (Available from 1 June 2024 to 31July 2025 where cover is required for a member of staff on Maternity.)
Release Date:  Thursday 14 March 2024
Closing Date:  Thursday 21 March 2024
Interview Date:  To be confirmed
Reference:  MHIHS1388
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