Job summary
The
Research and Innovation Department is continuing its exciting expansion. We
have several research specialities and the Research Data and Informatics Team
(R-DIT) is looking for a Data Manager. This part time post will be based at
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
The
post holder will contribute actively to the coordination, and delivery of the
R-DIT portfolio, with a focus on the auto-immune dataset being develop through
our partnership with Arcturis. The main tasks are:
To
work with researchers from across Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, the
University of Leeds and other partners to identify datasets required to execute
research projects, providing a high quality of customer service.
To work with colleagues in Informatics, Information
Governance and Research and Innovation to ensure that all necessary approvals
are received for the release of the required datasets.
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 Research Data and Informatics Team
(R-DIT).
The
post-holder will:
Provide
timely and accurate information to research collaborators in a format that is
readily understood and relevant to the decision making process.
Provide
regular briefings to key staff on project pipelines, workloads and any
additional resource requirements that may be required to fulfil demand.
Instruct
non-information staff in the use of health data, including guidance around its
uses, the logic and rules involved and its limitations.
Build
and maintain a productive working relationship with colleagues across corporate
and operational teams within the Trust and with a wide variety of external
stakeholders from academic and industrial backgrounds.
Assist in the development of new bespoke solutions for
Information reporting. This involves taking responsibility for decisions on the
configuration and development of databases and applications and includes the
design and direct testing of new systems e.g. making decisions on the
architecture, security and certifications and ensuring that all systems
delivered comply with Trust and national data standards, data protection and
any other current legislation.
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:
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Patient-centred
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Collaborative
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Fair
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Accountable
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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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To
ensure a robust process is implemented and executed for Leeds Teaching
Hospitals to provide a data extraction service delivering accurate, tailored
information to meet specific needs in support of researchers requirements for
a wide range of projects.
To
work with researchers from across Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, the
University of Leeds and other partners to identify datasets required to execute
research projects, providing a high quality of customer service.
To
work with colleagues in Informatics, Information Governance and Research and
Innovation to ensure that all necessary approvals are received for the release
of the required datasets.
To
extract and provide the required information from a range of databases to
research teams in a timely manner for use in projects, supporting the Trusts
ambitions to be a leader in providing high-quality, comprehensive datasets
which can be used to advance patient care through research.
Providing reports to colleagues in Research and
Innovation and Informatics on datasets provided, the pipeline of potential
projects and forecast workload to ensure adequate resources are available to
provide a high-quality and efficient service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To
ensure a robust process is implemented and executed for Leeds Teaching
Hospitals to provide a data extraction service delivering accurate, tailored
information to meet specific needs in support of researchers requirements for
a wide range of projects.
To
work with researchers from across Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, the
University of Leeds and other partners to identify datasets required to execute
research projects, providing a high quality of customer service.
To
work with colleagues in Informatics, Information Governance and Research and
Innovation to ensure that all necessary approvals are received for the release
of the required datasets.
To
extract and provide the required information from a range of databases to
research teams in a timely manner for use in projects, supporting the Trusts
ambitions to be a leader in providing high-quality, comprehensive datasets
which can be used to advance patient care through research.
Providing reports to colleagues in Research and
Innovation and Informatics on datasets provided, the pipeline of potential
projects and forecast workload to ensure adequate resources are available to
provide a high-quality and efficient service.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent level qualification in a numerate/analytical discipline or equivalent industry experience and some amount of experience in an information management role
Desirable
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development, i.e. specialist IM&T training/study/research, attendance at relevant conferences/workshops
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Formulates plans and strategies, allocating, scheduling and monitoring work streams across teams.
- Innovative and adaptable to changing priorities. Works to a high degree of accuracy within tight deadlines
- An effective communicator able to convey highly complex concepts and data to staff at all levels, ensuring its accurate and effective use
- A proactive and high-quality approach to customer service setting high service standards.
- Analyses, interprets and resolves complex information problems without precedent.
Desirable
- Understands implications of health and social care policies for the strategic development and delivery of informatics services
Experience
Essential
- Substantial knowledge of data warehousing
- Expert knowledge of MS SQL server and Business Intelligence stack (SSIS, SSAS, SSRS)
- Knowledge and appreciation of, and compliance with, the Data Protection Act, Freedom of Information and Caldicott
- Advanced knowledge of information management, information analysis and ICT tools, techniques and principles
- Knowledge and appreciation of data quality issues and their impact on subsequent analyses.
Desirable
- Medical terminology, anatomy and epidemiology
- Patient administration and clinical coding processes
- Knowledge of processes around research approvals
- Specialist understanding of the complexities of the Trusts data management systems including the Patient Administration system and reporting systems
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent level qualification in a numerate/analytical discipline or equivalent industry experience and some amount of experience in an information management role
Desirable
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development, i.e. specialist IM&T training/study/research, attendance at relevant conferences/workshops
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Formulates plans and strategies, allocating, scheduling and monitoring work streams across teams.
- Innovative and adaptable to changing priorities. Works to a high degree of accuracy within tight deadlines
- An effective communicator able to convey highly complex concepts and data to staff at all levels, ensuring its accurate and effective use
- A proactive and high-quality approach to customer service setting high service standards.
- Analyses, interprets and resolves complex information problems without precedent.
Desirable
- Understands implications of health and social care policies for the strategic development and delivery of informatics services
Experience
Essential
- Substantial knowledge of data warehousing
- Expert knowledge of MS SQL server and Business Intelligence stack (SSIS, SSAS, SSRS)
- Knowledge and appreciation of, and compliance with, the Data Protection Act, Freedom of Information and Caldicott
- Advanced knowledge of information management, information analysis and ICT tools, techniques and principles
- Knowledge and appreciation of data quality issues and their impact on subsequent analyses.
Desirable
- Medical terminology, anatomy and epidemiology
- Patient administration and clinical coding processes
- Knowledge of processes around research approvals
- Specialist understanding of the complexities of the Trusts data management systems including the Patient Administration system and reporting systems
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.
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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).
