Data Coordinator
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Job overview
We are seeking a Research Data Co-ordinator within the Women’s and Children’s Division Research Unit which supports and delivers high quality clinical research studies across the whole division. We have a substantial children’s portfolio of studies and an increasing portfolio of women’s health studies.There is a Research Delivery Clinical Team and Research Delivery Support Team within the Unit who cover all clinical specialties within the Division.
The post is based with the team in the University Hospitals Bristol and Weston Education and Research Centre. The post holder will be expected to work as part of the data team under the supervision of the Research Sisters to provide a data management service.They will work closely with the trial coordinator and research nurses. The post is focused on data management for trials conducted within the specialties of Paediatric Oncology, Haematology and Bone Marrow Transplant and this encompasses Bristol Royal Hospital for Children our partner hospitals across the South West Shared Care Network.
It is expected that the post holder will work flexibly and across all paediatric specialties if required to meet the needs of the Women’s and Children’s Research Unit.
Please note: this vacancy may close early if a high number of applications are received.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be part of a team of data co-ordinators, collating data relating to patients participating in clinical trials from multiple sources and entering that into the required databases.
When completing your application, please ensure your supporting statement clearly demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria - please refer to the job description.
Working for our organisation
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England.UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact.
Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer.
UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached.
Person specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria- Educated to A level standard
- GCSE level passes in English, Maths, Science and 3 other subjects at grade C or above
- Relevant qualification in management or administration
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria- Previous research data management experience, including data entry, database set up and ability to run reports
- Previous NHS or Research administration experience
- Good understanding of the use of medical terminology
- Demonstrated experience in using Microsoft Office and related packages, including databases, spread sheets
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
- Knowledge of research governance and clinical trial regulations
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria- Good interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively and deal tactfully with people
- Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure and deliver to tight deadlines
- Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload
- Reliable and capable of working with confidential and sensitive information
- Use initiative and be innovative within the scope of the role
- Ability to work without direct supervision
- As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
- The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.
- UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
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Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore, please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification
Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.
As a guide interviews should usually take place within 3 weeks of the closing date.
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