Data Manager

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Job overview

Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application

The post is based in the Dementia Research Centre (DRC), at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, and will play an integral role in the internationally regarded multi-disciplinary dementia trials team.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and extremely organised person to provide data management and participant facilitation to enhance trial conduct at the DRC. As a data manager, you will facilitate data management into a portfolio of academic and commercial clinical trials on Alzheimer's disease and related dementias conducted at the DRC. You will work as part of the clinical trials research team, working with the trial coordinators, research fellows and research nurses.

Main duties of the job

Provide data management support for DRC trials:
• Perform data entry into Case Report Forms (CRFs) from source data and medical records.
• Ensure timely resolution of data queries
• Support record keeping in compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) requirements
• Liaise with Clinical Research Associates (CRAS) to ensure all outstanding issues and queries are resolved in a timely and efficient manner, with particular attention to data locks
• Maintain sufficient stocks of documentation and equipment required for trials (e.g. CRFs, questionnaires, blood sample kits)

Communication:
• Work closely and communicate with the multidisciplinary trials team (e.g. research nurses, clinical fellows, coordinators, raters) to support the highest standards of trial conduct

Help facilitate the participant trial experience, as required:
• Assist with visit scheduling and travel arrangements
• Assist with the management of participant and study partner travel expenses

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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

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

Essential criteria

• Science related degree or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of drug development process and concept of clinical trials
• Knowledge of ICH GCP

Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience of working with clinical trials
• Experience of database management
• Experience of dealing with confidential information

Desirable criteria

• Experience of working with people with Dementia

Skills and Abilities

Essential criteria

• IT proficiency at advanced user level in excel, word, email and web based applications
• Meticulous and accurate approach to work with attention to detail
• Excellent time management and organisation skills
• Resourceful and able to act on own initiative

Desirable criteria

• Understanding of research and clinical trial methodology

Communication

Essential criteria

• Demonstrates awareness of the importance of working in a multi-disciplinary team
• Communicates effectively verbally, in writing and in electronic formats

At UCLH, we have a real 'One Team' ethos, and our values - safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.

At UCLH we take equality of opportunity seriously and are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer, with a culture that creates a real sense of belonging and trust. It is our fundamental aim, to recruit, retain and promote a diverse mix of people who are representative of our local communities. Applications are encouraged from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to support our world class research, innovation and creativity.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff and has a dedicated policy which allows staff to apply for flexible working right from the beginning of employment. For more information please go to: https://www.uclh.nhs.uk/work-with-us/why-choose-uclh/flexible-working.

We offer our permanent staff an interest free season ticket loan for travel, all our staff have access to free independent and confidential support, large retail discounts, a staff discount platform, cycle to work scheme and on-site accommodation to name a few.

Additionally, UCLH Arts and Heritage's staff wellbeing programme, Creative Comfort, offers a variety of ways to engage with the arts as a member of UCLH staff. You can try out the weekly choir, weekly art club and join the Culture Club for exclusive access to free and discounted tickets for opera, exhibitions, theatre and more.

We recognise, reward and thank colleagues by nominating them for our annual Celebrating Excellence Awards, which are funded by UCLH Charity.

We are also members of www.mytrustbenefits.co.uk/ which offers discounts on high street retail stores, offers on travel deals, and also to take advantage of cash back schemes.

This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.

Please note that all correspondence regarding your application will be via email. The emails will be sent to you via TRAC.jobs and not via NHS Jobs, we encourage you to check your inbox regularly.

Please note that if you are at present in a training position on the 2016 new junior doctor's contract and are applying for a Trust doctor role your salary will not be pay protected.

You will be placed on the appropriate point of the Trust Doctor pay scale based on your previous experience.

Please note that if you have not heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date of the advert to assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.

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Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Documents to download

• Job Description (PDF, 856.3KB)
• Functional Requirements (PDF, 262.3KB)
• UCLH Values (PDF, 860.9KB)