Band 4 Data Administrator Research

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 13 May 2025

Job summary

An exciting, new opportunity has arisen within the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Thoracic Surgery Research Department. The Thoracic Surgery Research Department is expanding and we are looking for an enthusiastic, highly organised and reliable Data Manager. The Post holder will work across a diverse portfolio of studies within Thoracic Surgery and will support the wider research team.

A key aspect of the role will be overseeing data entry for a variety of studies and ensuring data is entered in an accurate and timely manner. The role will expect the applicant to have a willingness to learn related medical terms and results that will aid them in extracting data correctly. The ideal candidate will have a genuine interest in clinical research and be able to work independently within a dynamic and dedicated team. Excellent communication and organisational skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to work effectively under pressure and to tight deadlines are essential.

For further information please contact, Arlo.Whitehouse@uhb.nhs.uk.

Main duties of the job

- Prepare and distribute agendas, attend meetings, take minutes and distribute.

- Diary management, arranging meetings including venue hire, catering & equipment.

- To receive, prioritise & respond to incoming telephone calls, emails and other communications.

- To collate information, design and produce documents using a range of skills and software required. These will include flow charts, presentation (power point), databases (Excel).

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

01 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

304-1092022

Job locations

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH

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.

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

Additional Criteria

Essential

*Good communication / customer care skills both written and verbal demonstrating sympathy and compassion
*Good keyboard/ IT skills
*Good organisation skills and ability to multitask
*Good time management skills
*Ability to deal professionally with enquiries from staff, Patients and Visitors
*Ability to problem solve
*Ability to pay attention to detail where there are predictable interruptions to the work pattern
*Ability to deal with stressful situations and sensitive issues
*Work effectively and flexibly as part of a team to meet the needs of the services
*Confident in dealing with people at all levels
*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.

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

Additional Criteria

Essential

*Good communication / customer care skills both written and verbal demonstrating sympathy and compassion
*Good keyboard/ IT skills
*Good organisation skills and ability to multitask
*Good time management skills
*Ability to deal professionally with enquiries from staff, Patients and Visitors
*Ability to problem solve
*Ability to pay attention to detail where there are predictable interruptions to the work pattern
*Ability to deal with stressful situations and sensitive issues
*Work effectively and flexibly as part of a team to meet the needs of the services
*Confident in dealing with people at all levels
*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.