Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Data Manager

The closing date is 30 January 2026

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated individual to join the Oncology Clinical Trials Department at Birmingham Children's Hospital as a Data Manager. We are looking to appoint a Data Manager to lead on Neuro-Oncology clinical trials working in a multidisciplinary team.Please note this is not an IT based role.Either knowledge of medical terminology would be advantageous or previous research experience.

The post holder will provide a focal point for information requests and queries within the service; they will ensure the clinical data source, collection, entry and transfer of information is of the highest possible standard. Experience in clinical research data management is desirable. A sound knowledge of how to handle confidential data according to the applicable regulations is essential.

Main duties of the job

Ensuring that eligible patients are entered into open clinical trials & that all clinical data required for trials are completed, validated & returned to study sponsors in an accurate & timely fashion, promoting high quality research, both within the Trust, Nationally & Internationally.

Responsibility for data collection using local and National databases. Ensure all data relating to patients enrolled in clinical trials are collected, stored & reported in accordance with legislation e.g. the EU Directive for Good Clinical Practice (GCP) in Clinical Trials (2001/20/EC), the GDPR, & Research Governance practices.

Work as part of the Oncology Research Team & provide cross cover for other members of the team when necessary & work together to pro-actively improve data management within the department.

Ensure that copies of clinical trial protocols, PIS & ICF are made available to medical staff.

Proactively contribute to departmental initiatives & work streams. Ensuring that clinical information on the oncology database is maintained & constantly developed to support the clinical audit of services & outcomes & to assist in departmental research where appropriate.

About us

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.

Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.

Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.

Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.

Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.

Date posted

16 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

284-26-7625316-DMUT

Job locations

Birmingham Children's Hospital

Steelhouse Lane

Birmingham

B4 6NH

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.

When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).

Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.

Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

Person Specification

Specialist Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of clinical trial protocols and their application in practice
Knowledge of current national systems and structures for approval, management and monitoring of clinical research in the NHS

Qualifications

Essential

Grades A-C in English Science and Mathematics GCSE or equivalent
GCE A levels or equivalent

Desirable

Educated to degree level or equivalent level of experience

Knowledge

Essential

Previous experience of a research or similar environment
Familiarity with medical terminology
Experience in office administration with comprehensive IT skills with experience in Microsoft Office Suite with extensive experience of databases and spreadsheets including inputting, analysis and report writing.

Desirable

Previous NHS experience
Familiar with research methodology and clinical audit
Experience in handling large quantities of data
Knowledge or awareness of the principles of good clinical practice

Person Specification

Specialist Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of clinical trial protocols and their application in practice
Knowledge of current national systems and structures for approval, management and monitoring of clinical research in the NHS

Qualifications

Essential

Grades A-C in English Science and Mathematics GCSE or equivalent
GCE A levels or equivalent

Desirable

Educated to degree level or equivalent level of experience

Knowledge

Essential

Previous experience of a research or similar environment
Familiarity with medical terminology
Experience in office administration with comprehensive IT skills with experience in Microsoft Office Suite with extensive experience of databases and spreadsheets including inputting, analysis and report writing.

Desirable

Previous NHS experience
Familiar with research methodology and clinical audit
Experience in handling large quantities of data
Knowledge or awareness of the principles of good clinical practice

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

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Birmingham Children's Hospital

Steelhouse Lane

Birmingham

B4 6NH

Employer's website

https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Birmingham Children's Hospital

Steelhouse Lane

Birmingham

B4 6NH

Employer's website

https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)