Data Manager

NHS; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Birmingham seeks a motivated Data Manager to join its Oncology Research Department. You will support a clinical study on children with cancer, collecting and managing vital clinical and imaging data. The ideal candidate will have a sound understanding of medical terminology, previous clinical research experience, and the ability to handle sensitive data according to applicable regulations. This role is integral to ensuring high-quality research output, and experience in clinical data management is desirable. Join a committed team dedicated to improving pediatric healthcare outcomes.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Diverse working environment

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Knowledge of clinical trial protocols and their application in practice.
• Experience in handling confidential data according to regulations.
• Previous experience in a research or similar environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure eligible patients are entered into the study.
• Collect, store, and report clinical trial data accurately.
• Work as part of a team to improve data management.

Skills

Clinical trial protocols knowledge

Data collection and reporting

Medical terminology familiarity

Office administration skills

Handling large quantities of data

Education

Grades A-C in English, Science, and Mathematics GCSE or equivalent

GCE A levels or equivalent

Educated to degree level or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Databases and spreadsheets

Job description

Go back Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Data Manager

The closing date is 15 December 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated individual to join the Oncology Research Department at Birmingham Children's Hospital as a Data Manager. We are looking to appoint a Data Manager to support a clinical study of children with cancer in which clinical and imaging data is collected and entered into a national database.

The study has been running since 2004 and focuses on Magnetic resonance imaging which has allowed us to develop a number of biomarkers which are used for diagnostic, prognostic, treatment monitoring and treatment planning purposes. Birmingham Children's Hospital is the national lead centre of this portfolio of multi‑centre research studies previously led by Professor Andrew Peet, now led by Dr John Apps. The post will be supported by a research group based at Birmingham Children's Hospital and University of Birmingham which leads national and international studies in imaging for children.

Please note this is not an IT based role. Either knowledge of medical terminology or previous research experience would be advantageous. Experience in clinical research data management is desirable. A sound knowledge of how to handle confidential data according to the applicable regulations is essential.

This post would provide an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated individual experienced in clinical trials who likes solving puzzles, learning new systems and keeping things running smoothly, as part of a highly successful academic research team.

Main duties of the job

Ensuring that eligible patients are entered into the study & that all clinical data required for the study are completed, validated & returned to study sponsor in an accurate & timely fashion, promoting high quality research, both within the Trust, Nationally & Internationally.

Responsibility for data collection using local and National databases. Ensure all data relating to patients enrolled in clinical trials are collected, stored & reported in accordance with legislation e.g. the EU Directive for Good Clinical Practice (GCP) in Clinical Trials (2001/20/EC), the GDPR, & Research Governance practices.

Work as part of the Birmingham Brain Tumour Imaging Group & provide cross cover for other members of the team when necessary & work together to pro‑actively improve data management within the group.

Proactively contribute to the group's initiatives & work streams. Ensuring that clinical information on the oncology database is maintained & constantly developed to support the clinical audit of services & outcomes & to assist in departmental research where appropriate.

About us

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world‑class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world‑leading neo‑natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family‑centred care.

Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.

Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.

Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0‑25 years old.

Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.

When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).

Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

Person Specification

Specialist Knowledge

• Knowledge of clinical trial protocols and their application in practice
• Knowledge of current national systems and structures for approval, management and monitoring of clinical research in the NHS

Qualifications

• Grades A‑C in English Science and Mathematics GCSE or equivalent
• GCE A levels or equivalent
• Educated to degree level or equivalent level of experience

Knowledge

• Previous experience of a research or similar environment
• Familiarity with medical terminology
• Experience in office administration with comprehensive IT skills with experience in Microsoft Office Suite with extensive experience of databases and spreadsheets including inputting, analysis and report writing.
• Previous NHS experience
• Familiar with research methodology and clinical audit
• Experience in handling large quantities of data
• Knowledge or awareness of the principles of good clinical practice

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.

Employer name

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust