Job summary
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has an established reputation as a Centre of
Excellence for delivering high quality research and innovation at large
scale. We have an enviable track record of working with leading industrial
and academic partners to deliver internationally acclaimed research and
innovation.
Underpinning
this is the responsibility to report to relevant authorities on the research
activities undertaken within the organisation. The reported activity is the
basis for our income.
This
key role in R&I is based in the Research and Innovation Centre located at
St Jamess University Hospital, Leeds. The postholder must exhibit excellent
IT skills, including experience of working with relational databases and the
internet and good organisational, analytical and communication skills.
The
post holder must also demonstrate a clear understanding of the NHS R&I
agenda, in particular, the UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care
Research, the Trust R&I Strategy, and the reporting requirements to
secure NIHR and other R&I funding to the Trust.
Main duties of the job
The
postholder will work as part of the Research Data and Informatics Team
(R-DIT) and will be responsible for all reporting for clinical trials. They
will also work along with the R&I Manager (Real World Data and Research
Informatics) on digital projects to improve set up, delivery, and reporting
of studies.
The
postholder will be the lead administrator for the two key R&I systems,
EDGE and OneForm. It will be a distinct advantage to have experience using
these systems.
About us
The
post holder will be working as part of the Research Data and Informatics Team
(R-DIT), a team within the R&I Clinical Support Unit (CSU). The Team
provides informatics support to the CSU as well as providing de-identified
datasets to researchers. The team encourages innovative thinking, and all can
contribute to how it does its work. Encouragement is given for individuals to
take responsibility for their own personal and professional development with
the support of the Team. The team works together harmoniously with very good
morale and there are no weak links. The Team prides itself on the sharing of
knowledge and expertise. This area of work is exciting and dynamic with the
opportunity to get involved in lots of different kinds of projects and
working collaboratively with stakeholders locally, regionally, and
nationally. The Team has office days and home working. Flexible hours are
also available.
Leeds
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members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts
are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The
post holder will support the Senior Information Manager (SIM) with the
management of information within the Research & Innovation (R&I).
Working closely with relevant departments in the University of Leeds, the
R&I database provider, and the Trusts Information Services to support the
SIM in developing common information systems, the post holder will be
responsible for:
Supporting the management of the
Trusts database of research activity on EDGE
Collation of information about
studies in LTHT, maintaining and reporting on an accurate picture of research
activity within LTHT
Collation of information about LTHT
studies in the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) portfolio,
maintaining and reporting on information according to the requirements of the
NIHR.
Producing the necessary R&I information
to meet the Trusts contractual requirements to the Department of Health,
the Yorkshire & Humber Clinical
Research network (Y&H CRN) and the
NIHR
This
post requires excellent IT skills, including experience of working with
relational databases and the internet and good organisational, analytical and
communication skills.
The
post holder must demonstrate a clear understanding of the NHS R&I agenda,
in particular, the UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research,
the Trust R&I Strategy, and the reporting requirements to secure NIHR and
other R&I funding to the Trust.
The
post holder must develop a working knowledge of the main projects in which
the department is involved with to provide support and cover to the other
R&I Managers, as appropriate.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
post holder will support the Senior Information Manager (SIM) with the
management of information within the Research & Innovation (R&I).
Working closely with relevant departments in the University of Leeds, the
R&I database provider, and the Trusts Information Services to support the
SIM in developing common information systems, the post holder will be
responsible for:
Supporting the management of the
Trusts database of research activity on EDGE
Collation of information about
studies in LTHT, maintaining and reporting on an accurate picture of research
activity within LTHT
Collation of information about LTHT
studies in the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) portfolio,
maintaining and reporting on information according to the requirements of the
NIHR.
Producing the necessary R&I information
to meet the Trusts contractual requirements to the Department of Health,
the Yorkshire & Humber Clinical
Research network (Y&H CRN) and the
NIHR
This
post requires excellent IT skills, including experience of working with
relational databases and the internet and good organisational, analytical and
communication skills.
The
post holder must demonstrate a clear understanding of the NHS R&I agenda,
in particular, the UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research,
the Trust R&I Strategy, and the reporting requirements to secure NIHR and
other R&I funding to the Trust.
The
post holder must develop a working knowledge of the main projects in which
the department is involved with to provide support and cover to the other
R&I Managers, as appropriate.
Person Specification
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Ability to use own initiative
- Ability to work on own and as part of a team
- Proactive and responsive to new ideas
- Professional attitude
- Ability to work with different professional groups
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent level qualification in a numerate/analytical discipline or equivalent industry experience and some experience in an information management role
- Attendance at relevant conferences/workshops
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development, i.e. specialist IM&T training/study/research
Experience
Essential
- This role requires excellent IT and information management skills. The post holder must be educated to degree level or equivalent in an IT related discipline, information management or social/health s
- The post holder should have substantial experience in using and manipulating more complex relational databases. The post holder must have a good documentation technique. Knowledge of web design & impl
- The post holder should have experience of working with large and complex data sets and be able to interpret detailed guidance on data submissions.
- The post holder should be a good motivator, with a critical and intelligent attention to detail and the ability to work to strict deadlines.
- Spread sheet packages Other MS Office applications
- Understanding of current Data protection legislation.
Additional requirements
Essential
- Excellent communication skills are required to be able to discuss the rationale, content and progress of information systems and databases to members of staff. The post holder must have the ability to
- Competency in Gathering requirements from information users for reports
- Expertise in using large and/or more complex relational databases
- Expertise in working with large & complex data sets
- Expertise in devising information processes
- An ability to compile, interrogate and analyse data to produce meaningful and accessible management reports
- Good Presentation Skills (written)
- Good Presentation Skills (oral)
Person Specification
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Ability to use own initiative
- Ability to work on own and as part of a team
- Proactive and responsive to new ideas
- Professional attitude
- Ability to work with different professional groups
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent level qualification in a numerate/analytical discipline or equivalent industry experience and some experience in an information management role
- Attendance at relevant conferences/workshops
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development, i.e. specialist IM&T training/study/research
Experience
Essential
- This role requires excellent IT and information management skills. The post holder must be educated to degree level or equivalent in an IT related discipline, information management or social/health s
- The post holder should have substantial experience in using and manipulating more complex relational databases. The post holder must have a good documentation technique. Knowledge of web design & impl
- The post holder should have experience of working with large and complex data sets and be able to interpret detailed guidance on data submissions.
- The post holder should be a good motivator, with a critical and intelligent attention to detail and the ability to work to strict deadlines.
- Spread sheet packages Other MS Office applications
- Understanding of current Data protection legislation.
Additional requirements
Essential
- Excellent communication skills are required to be able to discuss the rationale, content and progress of information systems and databases to members of staff. The post holder must have the ability to
- Competency in Gathering requirements from information users for reports
- Expertise in using large and/or more complex relational databases
- Expertise in working with large & complex data sets
- Expertise in devising information processes
- An ability to compile, interrogate and analyse data to produce meaningful and accessible management reports
- Good Presentation Skills (written)
- Good Presentation Skills (oral)
