Data Administrator

NHS; Manchester; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent health organization is seeking a Data Administrator to support the National Institute for Health and Care Research in Manchester. Responsibilities include ensuring high-quality data processing from clinical records and submissions. The ideal candidate will have strong IT skills and a good understanding of data management. This full-time role offers a salary range of £27,485 to £30,162 annually, with a fixed-term contract for 12 months.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction programme

Yearly appraisal for skills development

Qualifications

• Experience of managing information systems, developing databases and spreadsheets.
• Experience of analyzing complex information from databases and generating reports.
• Knowledge of the Data Protection Act.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the high quality capture and processing of clinical data.
• Ensure data is handled in a timely manner.
• Meet contractual obligations related to data submission.

Skills

Advanced IT skills (MS Office - Access, Excel and PowerPoint)

Good verbal and written communication

Numerate

Attention to detail

Ability to handle sensitive information

Ability to work under pressure

Education

A Level/NVQ Level 3 standard or equivalent

Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline

Tools

SQL

SPSS

XML

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a Data Administrator to work at the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Manchester Clinical Research Facility (CRF).

Job responsibilities

As the Data Administrator you will be responsible for the high quality capture, processing and submission of complex clinical data from clinical records and research documentation, ensuring the data is handled in a timely manner and that NIHR Manchester CRF's contractual obligations are met.

What we offer

In return we will provide a comprehensive induction programme and you will be appraised on a yearly basis with a view to developing knowledge and skills where appropriate.

About us

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of over £3bn and a scale of opportunity that supports a major academic Research Centre & Education provider. We support a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness and research through Hive, our Electronic Patient Record system launched in September 2022. We are committed to inclusion, equal opportunities, and sustainability through our Green Plan.

Details

Date posted: 30 October 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 4

Salary: £27,485 to £30,162 a year Per annum (pro rata)

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 12 months

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 349-RES-7583733-RL4-C

Job locations: NIHR/Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facility, Grafton Street, Manchester, M13 9WL

Job description

Job responsibilities: To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. Read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification for details about the Trust, our benefits and how we care for you as you care for others. It also contains critical information you’ll need before you submit an application form.

Diversity matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating diversity and eliminating unlawful discrimination. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email [e-mail]. We look forward to hearing from you!

Person Specification

Education

• Essential: Qualified to A Level/NVQ Level 3 standard or equivalent
• Desirable: Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline

Knowledge and Experience

• Essential: Knowledge of the Data Protection Act
• Desirable: Knowledge of health information management and information handling and analysis; knowledge of current national systems for NHS clinical research; willingness to be trained in SQL, SPSS and XML; knowledge of web-based applications; understanding of NHS processes and IT infrastructure

Training and Experience

• Essential: Experience of working on multiple parallel tasks to strict deadlines; experience of managing information systems, developing databases and spreadsheets; experience of analysing complex information from databases and generating reports

Skills and Abilities

• Essential: Numerate with advanced IT skills (MS Office - Access, Excel and PowerPoint); good verbal and written communication; ability to handle sensitive information; accurate data transcription with attention to detail; ability to work under pressure; ability to compile, interrogate and analyse data for management reports

Other

• Essential: Shares information and good practice appropriately
• Desirable: Flexible approach to work and ability to travel nationally to attend meetings

Attributes

• Essential: Takes responsibility for own actions, works well in a team, professional and respectful conduct

Compliance

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS): This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a Disclosure to the DBS will be required.

Employer details

Employer: Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address: NIHR/Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facility, Grafton Street, Manchester, M13 9WL

Employer's website: https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/