Data Quality and Training Co-ordinator (XN05)

Job summary

The Research and Innovation Department is continuing its exciting expansion. We have several research specialities and the Real World Evidence Alliance at Leeds (REAL) team is looking for a Data Quality and Training Co-ordinator. This part time post (0.6 WTE), with a permanent contract will be based at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

The post holder will contribute actively to the coordination, and delivery of the REAL team research portfolio. The main tasks are:

Working closely with Senior Clinical Oncology Informatics Officer within the REAL Team to ensure the data generated for research is of high quality and collected to required meet project deadlines

Supporting data entry and data quality checking for research

Supporting the generation of project specific documentation and submissions, along with admin related to the REAL teams project activity.

In addition to being responsible for ensuring that delivery of the role is to a very high standard, compliance with Trust policy, study protocol requirements, local and national guidance and legislation is required.

Expected Shortlisting Date

15/12/2025

Planned Interview Date

07/01/2026

Main duties of the job

We are looking to recruit a proactive and self-motivated individual with a keen interest in research to work within the Real World Evidence Alliance at Leeds (REAL) team.

The post-holder will:

Assist data entry and provide quality assurance for research projects

Monitor the information entered into PPM by the Research Teams, testing the information for quality and validity

Utilise appropriate information systems identified by the Senior Clinical Oncology Informatics Officer and incorporate these into the main database

Act as the first line of support for research staff who require a more detailed understanding of relevant general/cancer specific databases

Field first line queries from clinical research staff and teams, referring onto the Senior Clinical Oncology Informatics Officer where necessary

Provide advice on the interpretation of PPM fields for REAL and R+I data team and research staff, referring onto the Senior Clinical Informatics Officer where necessary

Supporting the generation of project specific documentation and submissions, along with admin related to the REAL teams project activity

The post holder will be required to work alongside industry partners, the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Clinical Research Network (CRN) Yorkshire and Humber (Y&H) and colleagues in neighbouring establishments

About us

Research is at the heart of our Trust. Leeds Teaching Hospitals is involved in research at all levels, developing and trialling new treatments for patients. We believe that being involved in cutting-edge research helps us provide better care to our patients.

Over the next 5 years, we aim to be the best Trust to deliver high-quality clinical research and to champion research amongst our staff. We also aim to support and grow our world-class clinical infrastructure and assets for research and innovation.

We have a very proactive Research Academy. It offers an extensive programme of education and training tailored to meet the needs of individuals, teams involved in clinical research delivery in Health and Social Care.

Our five Trust values are part of what make us different. They have been developed by our staff. They are:

- Patient-centred

- Collaborative

- Fair

- Accountable

- Empowered

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' 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 adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

St. James's University Hospital

Beckett Street

Leeds

LS9 7TF

Employer's website

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

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Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

St. James's University Hospital

Beckett Street

Leeds

LS9 7TF

Employer's website

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

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