Band 4 Data Administrator (Research)

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 12 May 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Cancer Research Team.

The post holder will work on a range of haematology and oncology clinical research trials based at Heartlands Hospital. The post holder will be responsible for data management and other trial related tasks to support cancer research.

You will work closely with members of the research team as well as the wider multidisciplinary teams to ensure that data is reported as per Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards. You will make sure documentation is regularly updated and will liaise with clinical trial centres and pharmaceutical companies to ensure the smooth running of cancer research trials.

Applicants must hold a valid GCP certificate, have direct experience with clinical trials and an understanding of cancer related terminology to be considered for shortlisting.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Main duties of the job

This role involves but is not limited to data entry, query resolution, site file maintenance, organising and accommodating monitoring visits, processing amendments, completing study close out visits and archiving of trials.

The post holder will require the following skills to be successful in the role:

- hold a valid GCP certificate

- experience of working in clinical trials

- experience with or an understanding of cancer related terminology

- excellent communication skills at multiple levels

- ability to work methodically, under pressure and to tight deadlines

- ability to combine IT skills with knowledge of the clinical research process

- ability to work independently and manage portfolio of cancer studies accordingly

- excellent attention to detail skills for data entry and query resolution

- ability to be proactive and use initiative

- enthusiasm for being involved in cancer research

You will be expected to adhere to appropriate regulations and GCP principles to ensure high quality research and the protection of patients.

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.

Date posted

06 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

304-9007781-1

Job locations

Heartlands Hospital

Bordesley Green E

Birmingham

West Midlands

B9 5SS

Job description

Job responsibilities

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Job description

Job responsibilities

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

*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.

Desirable

*Education to A level or equivalent

Experience

Essential

*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

Desirable

*Evidence of administrative or clinical audit experience in an NHS setting
*Knowledge of medical terminology and knowledge of Haematology and Oncology as required for the post.
*Working knowledge of patient confidentiality/ Caldicott guidelines
*Awareness of Research Governance as far as it affects collection of research Study data

Additional Criteria

Essential

*Flexible approach to work
*Demonstrates care and compassion
*Ability to travel to multiple sites

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

*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.

Desirable

*Education to A level or equivalent

Experience

Essential

*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

Desirable

*Evidence of administrative or clinical audit experience in an NHS setting
*Knowledge of medical terminology and knowledge of Haematology and Oncology as required for the post.
*Working knowledge of patient confidentiality/ Caldicott guidelines
*Awareness of Research Governance as far as it affects collection of research Study data

Additional Criteria

Essential

*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.