Band 4 Data Administrator
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Data Administrator to join the Health Data Research Hub Team in Cardiology, based at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB).
UHB is a leading NHS Trust for digital innovation and hosts the Midlands site for Health Data Research UK. Working in partnership with the University of Birmingham, we collaborate with national and international stakeholders on a rapidly expanding digital health research portfolio.
The Data Administrator will be responsible for supporting a portfolio of research projects, including, but not limited to:
*DaRe2THINK, a National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR)-funded trial that is pioneering a new approach to the remote delivery of clinical trials across primary care settings nationwide.
*HYPERMARKER, a randomised controlled trial combining pharmacometabolomics and artificial intelligence to improve the treatment of hypertension.
The post holder will be at the forefront of clinical research delivery both within the UK and internationally. In addition, they will provide data management and research administrative support for a range of clinical study activities. This will include monitoring trial participants and ensuring the accurate collection, documentation, and maintenance of study data.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will support the delivery of clinical trials conducted by UHB and the University of Birmingham (UoB) under the leadership of Professor Dipak Kotecha. They will contribute to the development and maintenance of clinical study databases and research patient registries for both local and national research projects. This role requires the ability to combine strong IT skills with an understanding of clinical research processes.
The team has active Public and Patient Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) programmes, which are integral to the success of our research. The post holder will play an important role in supporting these activities.
The successful candidate will possess excellent communication skills and be able to work effectively under pressure while managing competing priorities and meeting tight deadlines.
You will be comfortable communicating with individuals at all levels and across a range of organisations. Strong organisational, communication, and IT skills are essential, alongside the ability to work independently and use initiative when planning and prioritising workloads.
A good working knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Microsoft Office applications, flexibility, and a willingness to learn are essential. Experience working in clinical trials within an NHS research environment, familiarity with research delivery systems, and experience handling healthcare data would be advantageous.
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Person Specification
Qualifications
- *Good General Education (e.g. GCSE English and Maths A-C/ 4-9 or equivalent)
- *Business Administration NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience in an administrative environment.
- *Education to A level or equivalent
Experience
- *Knowledge of dealing with non-routine issues such as problem solving for an area of work
- *Experience of dealing with the Public/Customer service experience
- *Experience of working with a range of Microsoft Office packages (eg. Word, Excel and Outlook)
- *Experience of using IT systems
- *Understand confidentiality and apply the principles in every day working practice
- *Must be able to demonstrate an understanding of equality and diversity
- *Evidence of administrative or clinical audit experience in an NHS setting
- *Knowledge of medical terminology
- *Working knowledge of patient confidentiality/ Caldicott guidelines
- *Awareness of Research Governance as far as it affects collection of research Study data
Additional Criteria
- *Flexible approach to work
- *Demonstrates care and compassion
- *Ability to travel to multiple sites
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.
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 2TH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm