Job summary
The Cambridge Clinical Trials Unit - Cancer Theme (CCTU-CT) is hosted by Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust, which includes Addenbrooke's Hospital and is part of the Cambridge Cancer Centre, a partnership between Cancer Research UK, CUH and the University of Cambridge. As the Cancer Theme of the Cambridge Clinical Trials Unit,we areresponsible for working with investigators to design, set up, conduct, analyse and publish cancer research studies sponsored by Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
The CCTU-CT currently accommodates both early and late phase studies, many addressing or associated with translational scientific end points.
We are seeking a trials data manager to be part of the cancer clinical trials team, which is part of the accredited Cambridge Clinical Trials Unit, to contribute to cancer research.
We are looking for candidates with previous data management experience within a research environment. In this role, you will be expected to work closely with coordinators, statisticiansand programmers and to liaise with medical staff involved in oncology trials.
Main duties of the job
You will have primary responsibility for data management (collection of data which involves requesting, tracking, querying, cleaning and reporting) using electronic databases. You will also organise the collection of trial samples, assist programmers in designing bespoke databases, and assist the coordinators in the management of a number of oncology clinical trials conducted in accordance with nationally agreed standards.
The role involves the collection, collation and preparation of trial related data in various forms, as well as involvement in the processes for opening new trials with the department. You will be required to work with a wide variety of other trials related staff, programmers, statisticians, trial coordinators, monitors, clinicians as well as participating site staff such as nursing and medical.
As a data manager, the successful candidate(s) will be an integral part of a trial management group running the trials, with career paths in data management specialisation, programming or trial management as potential options in the future.
About us
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Please note:- Internal applicants on permanent contracts can apply for this post as a secondment or fixed term contract. For secondments, you must have the approval of your line manager before applying. If you are an internal applicant currently on a fixed term contract, you are able to apply for this as a fixed term position.
For NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough based roles, all applicants from NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough who have identified that they are at risk of redundancy will be prioritised over those not at risk. However, interviews cannot be guaranteed.
This vacancy will close at midnight on the 25th January 2025.
Interviews are due to be held on w/c 2nd February 2025.
Benefits to you
At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Please note:- Internal applicants on permanent contracts can apply for this post as a secondment or fixed term contract. For secondments, you must have the approval of your line manager before applying. If you are an internal applicant currently on a fixed term contract, you are able to apply for this as a fixed term position.
For NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough based roles, all applicants from NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough who have identified that they are at risk of redundancy will be prioritised over those not at risk. However, interviews cannot be guaranteed.
This vacancy will close at midnight on the 25th January 2025.
Interviews are due to be held on w/c 2nd February 2025.
Benefits to you
At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Science Graduate or Equivalent.
Experience
Essential
- Good experience of using databases.
- Experience of working with clinical trials databases/eCRFs and data management within NHS, University or pharmaceutical clinical trials.
- Experience of data collection within a scientific or medical environment.
- Data entry experience and documentation.
- Working autonomously within guidelines and deadlines.
- Prioritising, planning and organising own tasks.
- Experience of dealing with difficult situations and confrontations.
Desirable
- Experience of developing clinical trials database/eCRFs.
- Experience of audit or source data verification.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice, UK law governing clinical trials and the EU clinical trials directive.
- Understanding of Data Integrity principles.
- Confidentiality and data protection processes and procedures.
Desirable
- Knowledge of Medical Terminology.
- Programming skills.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team and autonomously.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills including telephone, email, face to face.
- Ability to prioritise, organise and manage own time to keep to schedule and deadlines using own initiative when appropriate.
- Ability to extract, analyse and interpret clinical trial data.
- Excellent IT skills - proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Outlook and Word.
- Good attention to detail and proven accuracy.
- Ability to adapt to change and learn new skills.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to take minutes to a high standard.
Desirable
- Ability to train and mentor less experienced colleagues.
- Producing and presenting reports.
- Ability to use Project management tools, such as MS Project.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Science Graduate or Equivalent.
Experience
Essential
- Good experience of using databases.
- Experience of working with clinical trials databases/eCRFs and data management within NHS, University or pharmaceutical clinical trials.
- Experience of data collection within a scientific or medical environment.
- Data entry experience and documentation.
- Working autonomously within guidelines and deadlines.
- Prioritising, planning and organising own tasks.
- Experience of dealing with difficult situations and confrontations.
Desirable
- Experience of developing clinical trials database/eCRFs.
- Experience of audit or source data verification.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice, UK law governing clinical trials and the EU clinical trials directive.
- Understanding of Data Integrity principles.
- Confidentiality and data protection processes and procedures.
Desirable
- Knowledge of Medical Terminology.
- Programming skills.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team and autonomously.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills including telephone, email, face to face.
- Ability to prioritise, organise and manage own time to keep to schedule and deadlines using own initiative when appropriate.
- Ability to extract, analyse and interpret clinical trial data.
- Excellent IT skills - proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Outlook and Word.
- Good attention to detail and proven accuracy.
- Ability to adapt to change and learn new skills.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to take minutes to a high standard.
Desirable
- Ability to train and mentor less experienced colleagues.
- Producing and presenting reports.
- Ability to use Project management tools, such as MS Project.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Addenbrookes Hospital-Division R&D
Hills Road
Cambridge
CB2 0QQ
Employer's website
https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)