The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Data Manager

The closing date is 10 November 2025

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join the NIHR Commercial Research Delivery Centre (CRDC) team in Newcastle, as a Data Manager. CRDCs were launched in the UK in April 2025 and provide dedicated resource for the efficient set-up and delivery of commercial research. CRDC Newcastle will deliver clinical research across a range of medical specialties, with a key focus on diseases and conditions which disproportionately impact the population in the North East of England.

The CRDC has a regional remit and will be working together with local partners in both primary and secondary care, to improve the reach of commercial research across the North East, through the use of a hub-and-spoke model.

The Data Manager is an integral part of our Research Team, responsible for the collection of data within our portfolio of clinical trials. The post holder will be required to work closely with the clinical and non-clinical team to ensure the timely entry of data and query resolution.

Interview Date Wednesday 26 November 2025
37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week
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Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will work between several external databases and internal patient management systems to ensure data is transferred accurately for patients treated within clinical trials from one medium to another. You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team working towards tight deadlines. Responsibilities will include liaising with sponsors and trust staff, preparation of support documentation for the clinical team, maintaining accurate records and handling data queries.

The successful candidate should have a flexible approach to their duties with the ability to work as part of a team and individually. It is important the individual is experienced in Microsoft Windows applications and can collate, analyse, and present accurate data with an awareness of the Data Protection Act. The individual will possess excellent communication skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and demonstrate organisation and time management skills.

About us

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:

o Freeman Hospitalo Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)o Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)o Newcastle Dental Hospitalo Newcastle Fertility Centreo Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbriao Northern Genetics Serviceo Cramlington Manor Walks

These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.

We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.

Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.

For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Date posted

04 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

317-2025-42-008

Job locations

Royal Victoria Infirmary

317 02 Royal Victoria Infirmary

NE1 4LP

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be responsible for the collection of data relating to patients treated within the department, in particular, where the patient is entered onto a clinical trial.
Act as a point of contact for regional, national and international data queries.
Ensure that Trust policy regarding Data Protection is adhered to.
Assist the Trial Coordinator in all aspects of maintaining records of patients on trials and the regulatory issues that govern the management of clinical trials.
Provide administrative support when needed.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be responsible for the collection of data relating to patients treated within the department, in particular, where the patient is entered onto a clinical trial.
Act as a point of contact for regional, national and international data queries.
Ensure that Trust policy regarding Data Protection is adhered to.
Assist the Trial Coordinator in all aspects of maintaining records of patients on trials and the regulatory issues that govern the management of clinical trials.
Provide administrative support when needed.

Person Specification

KNOWLEDGE

Essential

Knowledge of medical terminology
Knowledge of trust policy regarding Data Protection - Caldicott Guidelines, Data Protection Act

Desirable

Good working knowledge of clinical trials and the regulatory bodies to include: GCP, ICH
Knowledge of eRecord

SKILLS

Essential

Must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills - able to communicate across a multi-disciplinary team (both verbal and written)
Ability to prioritise tasks and demonstrate organisational and time management skills
Ability to accurately transfer data from one medium to another (using paper based and electronic data capture)

Desirable

Ability to collate, analyse and present accurate data

EXPERIENCE

Essential

Previous database experience
Must be experienced in all aspects of Microsoft Windows applications
Previous experience of data management

Desirable

Previous experience in a health care environment

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

Educated to A level standard or equivalent qualification / experience

Person Specification

KNOWLEDGE

Essential

Knowledge of medical terminology
Knowledge of trust policy regarding Data Protection - Caldicott Guidelines, Data Protection Act

Desirable

Good working knowledge of clinical trials and the regulatory bodies to include: GCP, ICH
Knowledge of eRecord

SKILLS

Essential

Must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills - able to communicate across a multi-disciplinary team (both verbal and written)
Ability to prioritise tasks and demonstrate organisational and time management skills
Ability to accurately transfer data from one medium to another (using paper based and electronic data capture)

Desirable

Ability to collate, analyse and present accurate data

EXPERIENCE

Essential

Previous database experience
Must be experienced in all aspects of Microsoft Windows applications
Previous experience of data management

Desirable

Previous experience in a health care environment

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

Educated to A level standard or equivalent qualification / experience

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

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