Job summary
Due to the growth of our team, we are looking to recruit a Data Manager to support the work of the Aerodigestive, Hepatobiliary and Head and Neck Clinical Trials Team within the Cambridge Cancer Trials Centre (CCTC).
The Data Manager will work alongside research nurses and clinical research practitioners, working on a wide range of oncology trials, both commercial and non-commercial. We are looking for candidates with strong IT and communication skills to be able to enter clinical trials data into a variety of databases, and to liaise within the multi-disciplinary team effectively.
The ideal candidate will be a clear communicator, with good attention to detail, and the ability to enter data with accuracy.
Please note, this role is not a data analyst position, and applicants will need to demonstrate a clear understanding of what the role is when submitting their application.
Main duties of the job
To assist an experienced multi-disciplinary team running clinical trials, with specific responsibility for the management of the day to day data collection. You will be responsible for the submission of data for trials using a variety of data capture tools. You will use effective communication with external agencies and internal teams to ensure the accuracy and completeness of data submitted.
About us
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Please note:- Internal applicants on permanent contracts can only apply for this post as a secondment and must have the approval of your current line manager before applying.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 27th November 2024.
Interviews are due to be held on 10th December 2024.
Benefits to you
At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. Educated to degree level or NVQ level 4 or equivalent in a biological, physical, social or related scientific discipline OR Equivalent experience in oncology clinical trials data management
Desirable
2. Evidence of continuing professional development in research
Experience
Essential
3. Worked in the NHS or other similar biological / scientific discipline
4. Research Data Collection experience within an NHS/ biological / scientific discipline
5. Experience of liaison with staff across all levels within the NHS/Universities/Industry
6. Experience of dealing with difficult situations and confrontations
7. Experience of working autonomously within guidelines and deadlines
8. Experience of prioritising, planning and organising own tasks
9. Experience of liaison with external agencies
10. Experience of using patient management tools for research
Desirable
11. Experience of working in Cancer
12. Experience of audit
13. Familiarity with EPIC
14. Participation at Site Initiation Visits
15. Experience with using databases
16. Experience in producing and presenting reports
17. Experience of mentoring, facilitating or training
18. Experience of using schedules of assessments within research protocols to determine trial participant requirements
Knowledge
Essential
19. Sound understanding of ethical and quality standards applicable to clinical trials, including EU Directive, ICH GCP
20. GCP Trained
21. Confidentiality and data protection processes and procedures
22. Understanding of research patient management tools
23. Knowledge of medical terminology
Skills
Essential
24. Well-developed organisational and communication skills
25. Computer Literate and proficiency (including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
26. Skills for nurturing key relationships with external agencies
27. Meticulous attention to detail with a high standard of accuracy
28. Attention to detail and high standard of accuracy
29. Ability to adapt to change
30. Ability to work under pressure
31. Ability to train and mentor less experienced colleagues
32. Ability to present data in clear & simple format
33. Skills in handling and management of computerised data
Additional Requirements
Essential
34. The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent.
35. Ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary team
36. Able to prioritise work using own initiative
37. Highly professional approach to work, in particular in dealing with confidential information