Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within our busy pro-active Clinical Research department for a dynamic and enthusiastic Information Officer. The role will include the building, reporting and analysis of digital information from various systems including REDCap (Research Electronic Data Capture). You will be a key player in the Research Informatics Team, helping to accelerate the development and adoption of digital innovation to improve healthcare. You will be responsible for continually reviewing processes and implementing improvements to systems, helping to increase and maximise accuracy and efficiency for research across clinical areas. An ability to work independently and manage your own time while operating across a range of projects is necessary, while remaining an active team member. An outstanding attention to detail along with the ability to analyse, interpret and compare a range of complex information is essential for this post. To thrive in this interesting role, you will be a natural team-player with excellent communication and IT skills, as interaction with a wide range of research related staff will be integral to the post. This role will provide the opportunity to work flexibly from home and across sites within The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Newcastle University.
* Interview Date Wednesday 30 April 2025
* 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Main duties of the job
* Design and build databases for use in clinical research studies
* Construct reports to inform research decisions
* Transform and interpret complex research data and information
* Liaise with a range of stakeholders to discuss requirements and feedback
* Test and implement digital research processes
* Ensure compliance with local and national governance policies
About Us
Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:
* Freeman Hospital
* Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
* Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)
* Newcastle Dental Hospital
* Newcastle Fertility Centre
* Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
* Northern Genetics Service
* Cramlington Manor Walks
These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS
Date posted
04 April 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
317-2025-13-038
Job locations
Regent Point
317 Regent Point
NE3 3HD
Job Description
Job responsibilities
* To act as the liaison officer for collecting data for bespoke research projects
* The Information Officer plays a key role in ensuring research systems work effectively
* To provide proactive research support to investigators and teams from feasibility stage to end of study
* The key role is to ensure that all clinical trials are maximising the use of data and information to its full potential
* The post holder will provide data support to the Information Team, Clinicians and Managers of the various facets of National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Infrastructure. This will include:
* putting in place robust office systems and procedures
* undertaking the collection and recording of research data using electronic systems
* assisting in the ability to analyse, investigate and resolve complex data issues
* ensuring research operating policies and procedures are documented and maintained
* Attend informatics meetings including research system and, study set up discussions
Person Specification
Essential
Qualifications & Education
* Degree or equivalent higher-level qualification or equivalent professional experience
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
* Experience of drafting organisational reports and project documents
* Experience of communicating, advising and supporting staff with technical solutions
Desirable
* Experience of research-related processes, particularly within the NHS
* Knowledge of Clinical Trials, Research Governance Framework and current national systems for research data
* Experience of building databases
Essential
Skills & Abilities
* Advanced keyboard skills including use of Microsoft Office applications
* Experience of using excel formulas
* Excellent written and oral communication skills, including presentations
* Ability to ensure data integrity through demonstrated attention to detail and quality data
Desirable
* Ability to analyse, interpret and compare data
* Ability to problem solve/make decisions
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
Employer details
Employer name
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Regent Point
317 Regent Point
NE3 3HD
Employer's website
https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us #J-18808-Ljbffr