Band 8a Research Data Governance Manager

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

West Midlands

On-site

GBP 58,000 - 65,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHBFT) is seeking a leader for research data governance within the Healthcare Data Research Team. The post holder will drive governance across a portfolio of data-enabled research and collaboration with internal and external partners to enable safe, compliant use of healthcare data for research and innovation.

They will oversee funding, contracts, and financial governance, ensuring robust controls and transparent reporting while aligning with

Qualifications

Degree or equivalent qualification with senior healthcare data experience.
In-depth knowledge in data research and governance.
Experience with data protection legislation and GDPR.
Evidence of continuing professional development.
Knowledge of MHRA regulations and related guidance.
Experience with agile, user‑centred project delivery.

Responsibilities

Lead research data governance across the healthcare data research portfolio.
Develop and implement governance frameworks enabling secure, ethical data use.
Provide strategic oversight of funding, contracts and financial governance.
Communicate complex information to stakeholders and offer governance guidance.

Skills

Data governance

DPIAs

UK GDPR

Agile PM

Stakeholder engagement

Data security

NHS data

Funding governance

Research governance

Confidentiality

Education

Masters level qualification or equivalent

Management qualification

Degree or equivalent professional qualification

Training in data research

Job description

Job Summary

The Research & Development (R&D) Department at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHBFT) is committed to the responsible use of healthcare data to improve patient care and population health outcomes. The post holder will work within the Healthcare Data Research Team, supporting a portfolio of complex, data-enabled research and innovation programmes.

The post holder will play a pivotal role within the Research Data Governance Team, providing leadership in the development and maintenance of robust governance frameworks that promote compliance, accountability, and transparency across the healthcare data research portfolio. They will support the delivery of high-impact research by ensuring adherence to legal, regulatory, ethical, contractual, and funding requirements, while aligning governance processes with organisational objectives and the strategic priorities of the Healthcare Data Research Team.

Working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, the post holder will help maximise the value of healthcare data assets by enabling their secure, ethical, and effective use for research. Through balancing innovation, regulatory compliance, and financial sustainability, they will contribute to the delivery of trusted, impactful research that benefits patients, the NHS, and wider society.

Main Duties, Tasks & Skills Required

The post holder will lead research data governance across the healthcare data research portfolio, ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory, ethical, contractual, and organisational requirements. They will develop and implement governance frameworks that enable the secure, ethical, and effective use of healthcare data for research and innovation, supporting robust decision-making, accountability, and public trust.

The role will provide strategic oversight of funding, contracts, and financial governance arrangements, ensuring the sustainable delivery of research programmes and partnerships across academia, industry, and the public sector. Through effective financial controls, risk management, and stakeholder engagement, the post holder will support transparent reporting, regulatory compliance, and organisational objectives.

Working across a diverse range of clinical, research, technical, and external stakeholders, the post holder will communicate complex information effectively and provide expert advice on governance, compliance, and research delivery. They will work with a high degree of autonomy, exercising sound judgement whilst managing competing priorities in a complex and evolving environment.

About Us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Job Description

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Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

Degree or equivalent professional qualification, management qualification (e.g. or equivalent experience and Educated to a Masters level qualification or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in healthcare data function
In-depth knowledge in data Research including experience and training plus further management knowledge to post-graduate diploma level or equivalent.
Experience of further professional development
Knowledge of Human Tissue Act, Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) Regulations, Common law of Confidentiality, Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR acquired through degree or equivalent.
Evidence of relevant continued professional development.

Experience

Essential

Experience in technology, healthcare, and research innovation
Excellent working knowledge of MHRA
Experience in writing Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs)
Experience of an agile user centred approach to project management
Proven ability to negotiate and motivate teams to ensure project delivery.
Experience in understanding technical discussions and documentation including data and digital themes.
Experience in dealing with sensitive and confidential information.
Understanding of Research Data Governance process
Experience of working with public & private sector funding
Knowledge of Data science and data research within the NHS
Have demonstrable experience of understanding and implementing key legislation to practice, including the UK General Data Protection Regulations (UK GDPR), ISO standards and Information Commissioners Office (ICO) guidance.
Hold extensive knowledge of NHS data and the use of it in terms of Governance practices

Desirable

Understanding of the needs of hospital staff, clinicians, and researchers.
Experience working with Commercial companies to service data requests
Experience of working in hospital setting

Additional Criteria

Essential

Ability to work under pressure within tight deadlines and prioritise workloads
Flexible approach to work with a strong motivation
Strong attention to detail
The post holder will be required to work flexibly for this post
May be required to work and travel across all UHB sites and externally as required by the role

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.

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.

For Help With Your Application, Contact

Amy Gosling

Amy.Gosling@uhb.nhs.uk

Pay scheme

Agenda for Change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£57528.00 to £64750.00 Yearly

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern