University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Data Management Assistant

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated individual to join the Research & Development Directorate team as a Data Management Assistant for University Hospitals Dorset Trust.

The department is involved in a variety of research across numerous specialties. The role is working collaboratively with the clinical team to deliver hosted studies to ICH GCP standards. The successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of clinical trials data management, playing a key role in the organisation, co-ordination and execution of all aspects of clinical research data management and administration, including maintaining site files and accurately entering data into case report forms and IT based systems. This role involves working in collaboration with patients, research teams, hospital departments, other NHS Trusts, commercial and academic partners. You will be required to work across the research portfolio under the supervision of our clinical trials team.

Excellent attention to detail, ability to multitask and organise workload are essential skills for this post.

There is the opportunity for progression to a Band 3 within this role upon completion of stipulated competencies.

We welcome enquires if you want to know more about the role. Unfortunately we are not able to offer sponsorship for this role.

Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital/ Poole Hospital

Please note this is not a data analytical role and no data analysis is required.

Interview date: 3rd August

Main duties of the job

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

About us

UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.

If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not bereimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.

UHD has active networks including Women's, DEN, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.

AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process

For UHD employees, this fixed-term post will be offered as a secondment in line with the Trust's Secondment Policy. Please speak with your line manager before applying.

Details

Date posted

10 July 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year pa/pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

153-SP06252-A

Job locations

Royal Bournemouth Hospital/Poole Hospital

Castle Lane East

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW

United Kingdom


Job description

Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in the collection and collation of clinical data

Technical Skills Competencies

Essential

  • Basic computer literacy
  • Familiarity with a variety of web based platforms

Desirable

  • Familiarity with creating and using spreadsheets such as Microsoft Excel

Knowledge

Essential

  • Insight into Health Service and Trust procedures, policies, jargon and organisation

Desirable

  • Previous experience of clinical trials work
  • Evidence of ability to undertake self directed learning

Interpersonal Skills

Essential

  • Ability to work with a multidisciplinary team
  • Ability to communicate with all levels of service personnel

Other requirements specific to the role

Essential

  • Ability to work in a busy environment
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Ability to multitask
  • Be able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in the collection and collation of clinical data

Technical Skills Competencies

Essential

  • Basic computer literacy
  • Familiarity with a variety of web based platforms

Desirable

  • Familiarity with creating and using spreadsheets such as Microsoft Excel

Knowledge

Essential

  • Insight into Health Service and Trust procedures, policies, jargon and organisation

Desirable

  • Previous experience of clinical trials work
  • Evidence of ability to undertake self directed learning

Interpersonal Skills

Essential

  • Ability to work with a multidisciplinary team
  • Ability to communicate with all levels of service personnel

Other requirements specific to the role

Essential

  • Ability to work in a busy environment
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Ability to multitask
  • Be able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role

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 Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Bournemouth Hospital/Poole Hospital

Castle Lane East

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Bournemouth Hospital/Poole Hospital

Castle Lane East

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Data Team Leader

Debbie Neal

debra.neal@uhd.nhs.uk

03000195013

Details

Date posted

10 July 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year pa/pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

153-SP06252-A

Job locations

Royal Bournemouth Hospital/Poole Hospital

Castle Lane East

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW

United Kingdom


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