Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Data Manager

The closing date is 22 July 2025

Job summary

Clinical Research Group

The Haematology directorate is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to the position of Data Manager in the Clinical Research Group

Based at the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff, the post holder will be required to support increasing Experimental Cancer Medicines (ECMC) activity, which includes exciting new clinical trials in Cellular Therapy, and will provide essential data management support to the team. The post holder will ensure that appropriate data collection and monitoring systems are developed and maintained within the research team.

Excellent communication skills will be required to liaise with colleagues across the Health Board and external organisations. Previous experience in a similar NHS data management role would be advantageous, plus a high level of IT ability and excellent analytical skills will also be required.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply

Main duties of the job

This Role is based within the Clinical Research Group in the University Hospital of Wales and houses many trials for blood cancer patients. The unit has approximately 65 trials over 10 disease areas and is a centre of excellence for leukaemia research. The unit is going from strength to strength and is developing its staff footprint in order to offer more treatments to patients across Wales.

We are searching for individuals who share the core values of the organisation:o We care about the people we serve and the people we work witho We trust one anothero We respect each othero We take personal responsibilityo We treat people with kindnesso We act with integrity

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

This post is fixed term/secondment for 2 years to meet the needs of the service.

If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.

Details

Date posted

08 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£30,420 to £37,030 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

24 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

001-AC125-0725

Job locations

University Hospital of Wales

Heath Park

Cardiff

CF14 4XW


Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click "Apply now" to view in Trac

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click "Apply now" to view in Trac

Person Specification

English

Essential

  • Educated to degree level or equivalent experience.

Desirable

  • Recognised IT qualification e.g. ECDL.

English

Essential

  • Relevant experience in a data collection/ analysis environment.
  • Production of accurate, complex reports to strict deadlines.
  • Experience within an information role.
  • Ability for excellent team working with a variety of professionals.

Desirable

  • IT networking skills.
  • System debugging skills.

english

Essential

  • Evidence of continuous professional development & acquiring new skills/ knowledge. Motivated & committed.
  • Ability to work as part of a team.
  • Effective interpersonal skills.
  • Flexible approach to work & able to meet deadlines.
  • Able to maintain strict confidentiality in a sensitive clinical area.

Desirable

  • Prepared to undertake new challenges.
  • Insight into quality & care for patients.

English

Essential

  • Able to communicate clearly with staff at all levels in both internal & external agencies, & patients/ carers.
  • Innovative & persuasive. Able to work on own initiative, prioritise & manage own workload, but able to take direction when necessary.

Desirable

  • Welsh speaker
Person Specification

English

Essential

  • Educated to degree level or equivalent experience.

Desirable

  • Recognised IT qualification e.g. ECDL.

English

Essential

  • Relevant experience in a data collection/ analysis environment.
  • Production of accurate, complex reports to strict deadlines.
  • Experience within an information role.
  • Ability for excellent team working with a variety of professionals.

Desirable

  • IT networking skills.
  • System debugging skills.

english

Essential

  • Evidence of continuous professional development & acquiring new skills/ knowledge. Motivated & committed.
  • Ability to work as part of a team.
  • Effective interpersonal skills.
  • Flexible approach to work & able to meet deadlines.
  • Able to maintain strict confidentiality in a sensitive clinical area.

Desirable

  • Prepared to undertake new challenges.
  • Insight into quality & care for patients.

English

Essential

  • Able to communicate clearly with staff at all levels in both internal & external agencies, & patients/ carers.
  • Innovative & persuasive. Able to work on own initiative, prioritise & manage own workload, but able to take direction when necessary.

Desirable

  • Welsh speaker

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).

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.

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Address

University Hospital of Wales

Heath Park

Cardiff

CF14 4XW


Employer's website

https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Address

University Hospital of Wales

Heath Park

Cardiff

CF14 4XW


Employer's website

https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Admin Manager

Stuart Cunningham

stuart.cunningham@wales.nhs.uk

02921846609

Details

Date posted

08 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£30,420 to £37,030 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

24 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

001-AC125-0725

Job locations

University Hospital of Wales

Heath Park

Cardiff

CF14 4XW


Supporting documents

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