Job summary
An exciting role for a Data Manager has been created at the Unit for Paediatric & Population-Based Dermatology Research, St John's Institute of Dermatology, within Guy's and St. Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust (GSTT) and King's College London.
St John's Institute of Dermatology Europe's leading clinical and research centre for skin diseases.
We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and quality-focused individual with excellent communication and time management skills, who will work well as part of the Atopic eczema Systemic Therapy Register (A-STAR) team.
A-STAR is a flagship national register of atopic eczema systemic therapy patients supported by the British Association of Dermatologists (BAD) and has already set up 30 centres across England, Wales and Scotland, with an expansion to other sites planned. We are also leading an international consortium of atopic dermatitis systemic therapy registers (DREAM TO TREAT AD), which is linking up A-STAR with registers in Germany, Denmark, the Netherlands and Ireland.
Main duties of the job
As part of the St John's Institute of Dermatology Research Unit you will act as data manager for A-STAR and other innovative clinical research studies, examining novel methods of prevention and treatment of skin diseases.
You will be passionate about the research we support, motivated to deliver high quality research and committed to working in a dynamic multi-disciplinary environment.
Experience of working in a team, providing specifications to build electronic case report forms (eCRFs), understanding eCRF data extracts, checking data for integrity and correctness, and documenting data management procedures are essential, along with a thorough understanding of clinical study designs and phases.
You will have excellent attention to detail, with the ability to prioritise and work flexibly across different projects to meet deadlines. Experience of acting as data lead within the clinical team is essential.
Ideally you will have experience of training team members in data management processes.
About us
We offer training and development to progress your career in data management. This is a great opportunity to gain experience in national and international research studies within a well-structured research environment.
The Unit for Paediatric and Population-Based Dermatology Research at St John's Institute of Dermatology is the A-STAR and DREAM TO TREAT AD Coordinating Centre (Chief Investigator: Professor Carsten Flohr, Chair in Dermatology and Population Health Science at King's College London). The department consists of multidisciplinary team of clinicians, research nurses, clinical research practitioners, scientists and administrative staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will work in collaboration with our Senior Clinical Research Practitioner and Unit Manager and Senior Data Manager for A-STAR and DREAM TO TREAT AD as well as the A-STAR Clinical Research Associate and DREAM TO TREAT AD Study Manager, as well as our Head of Department. You will develop strong working relationships with our Statisticians, Directorate Research Managers, Clinical Research Associates, Clinical Research Practitioners, Clinical Research Fellows and Research Nurses to ensure the delivery of a high quality data management service. This wide-ranging role will include working across multiple projects and supporting study managers in the team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will work in collaboration with our Senior Clinical Research Practitioner and Unit Manager and Senior Data Manager for A-STAR and DREAM TO TREAT AD as well as the A-STAR Clinical Research Associate and DREAM TO TREAT AD Study Manager, as well as our Head of Department. You will develop strong working relationships with our Statisticians, Directorate Research Managers, Clinical Research Associates, Clinical Research Practitioners, Clinical Research Fellows and Research Nurses to ensure the delivery of a high quality data management service. This wide-ranging role will include working across multiple projects and supporting study managers in the team.
Person Specification
Qualifications / Education
Essential
- Degree or equivalent qualification and/or extensive relevant experience in data management.
Desirable
- Diploma level qualifications or previous experience of dealing with data queries, databases, and statistical programming using a package such as R.
Previous experience
Essential
- Experience of software and computer systems
- Previous experience at working in an academic or clinical setting
- A good understanding of various clinical study designs and phases
- Extensive experience in using eCRFs and understanding their extracted data
- Experience using the code book or data dictionary from eCRFs for report preparation
- Experience working with research team members and statisticians to rectifying data queries
Desirable
- Previous experience creating training guides for junior staff
- Previous experience in the generation of finance reports and finance forecasts
- Previous experience in database design
Skills/ Knowledge/ Ability
Essential
- Proven IT skills including use of Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook
- Able to create complex reports with Excel
- Excellent attention to detail
- The ability to be proactive and show initiative.
Person Specification
Qualifications / Education
Essential
- Degree or equivalent qualification and/or extensive relevant experience in data management.
Desirable
- Diploma level qualifications or previous experience of dealing with data queries, databases, and statistical programming using a package such as R.
Previous experience
Essential
- Experience of software and computer systems
- Previous experience at working in an academic or clinical setting
- A good understanding of various clinical study designs and phases
- Extensive experience in using eCRFs and understanding their extracted data
- Experience using the code book or data dictionary from eCRFs for report preparation
- Experience working with research team members and statisticians to rectifying data queries
Desirable
- Previous experience creating training guides for junior staff
- Previous experience in the generation of finance reports and finance forecasts
- Previous experience in database design
Skills/ Knowledge/ Ability
Essential
- Proven IT skills including use of Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook
- Able to create complex reports with Excel
- Excellent attention to detail
- The ability to be proactive and show initiative.
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).
