Data Manager

University College London Hospital; London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious healthcare institution in London is looking for a Data Manager to support a portfolio of clinical trials in oncology. The role involves managing data entry, ensuring the quality of trial information, and assisting with biological sample processing. Candidates should have a Life Science degree and experience in clinical research. This position supports a hybrid working model with a focus on collaboration and support for cancer patients.

Benefits

Interest-free season ticket loan

Access to discounts and benefits

Health and wellness programs

Qualifications

• Knowledge of clinical trials and ICH GCP is essential.
• Experience in a healthcare setting is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee data entry for assigned clinical trials.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of case report forms.
• Process biological samples and maintain trial documentation.

Skills

Experience of clinical research

Good verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work under minimal supervision

Computer literacy in Word & Excel

Education

Life Science degree

Job description

Job overview

The Cancer Clinical Trials Unit at UCLH is looking to recruit a Data Manager to support a portfolio of Phase I-III clinical trials in the Gastrointestinal trials team. You may be required to cover other disease areas on a short-term or longer-term basis.

The post-holder will deliver and verify trial-specific information to sponsors, support the set-up of new clinical trials and assist as needed with the processing of biological samples, amongst other tasks. You will be part of a supportive and dynamic team, working closely with clinical research staff. While the position is administrative, the role is vital in supporting clinical research staff to deliver excellent care to patients with cancer.

We are currently supporting hybrid remote working, allowing a combination of working from home and office-based working. Flexibility around on-site working is essential, and you may be required to attend the office at relatively short notice to ensure that the service is covered.

We ideally want someone with experience of clinical research, knowledge of cancer, good verbal and written communication skills and some experience of working in a healthcare setting. If you have some of these criteria and clear enthusiasm for the role, please apply.

Main duties of the job

• Manage a portfolio of trials for which they are responsible – complete data entry into case report forms for assigned trials as per protocols
• Ensure case report forms are completed, of high quality, accurate and sent in a timely manner
• Resolve issues with source data and anomalous data at the time of reporting, reviewing against previously reported data as well as local and national normal ranges
• Prioritise workload to manage time effectively
• Process updated information and documents for the successful running of the study
• Create and maintain both paper and electronic trial site files
• Maintain list/database of upcoming, current and recently closed clinical trials
• Maintain electronic and paper list of accrual to trials
• Organise and prepare documentation for audits and monitoring visits
• Process biological samples in the trials lab
• Liaise with the MDT, Principal and Sub Investigators, Sponsors, and support departments professionally and appropriately
• Obtain tumour block samples
• Upload scans as required by trial protocol
• Escalate issues to senior team members
• The portfolio is diverse, reflecting the varied nature of the disease area in this age group. The successful applicant should be organised, proactive and able to work autonomously, while collaborating with the rest of the trials team and the doctor. Full duties are explained in the attached job description.

Working for our organisation

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services to people from the local area, throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world-class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Person specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Life Science degree
• Knowledge of concept of clinical trials
• Knowledge of ICH GCP

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge of oncology and/or haematology

Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience of working under minimal supervision
• Experience of working to deadlines

Desirable criteria

• Experience of independently carrying out a research project
• Experience of working in a health care setting
• Experience of conducting clinical trials

Skills and Abilities

Essential criteria

• Proven ability to work under own initiative
• Knowledge of ICH GCP
• Computer literacy to include experience of Word & Excel

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge of oncology and/or haematology

Communication

Essential criteria

• Proven ability to communicate effectively in writing

Personal and People Development

Essential criteria

• Good eye for detail
• Displays enthusiastic nature
• Ability to identify own training needs
• Displays desire for professional and personal development

At UCLH, we have a real "One Team" ethos, and our values – safety, kindness, teamwork and improving – are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.

At UCLH we take equality of opportunity seriously and are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer, with a culture that creates a real sense of belonging and trust. It is our fundamental aim to recruit, retain and promote a diverse mix of people who are representative of our local communities. Applications are encouraged from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to support our world-class research, innovation and creativity.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff and has a dedicated policy which allows staff to apply for flexible working right from the beginning of employment. For more information please go to: flexible working.

We offer our permanent staff an interest-free season ticket loan for travel, access to free independent and confidential support, large retail discounts, a staff discount platform, cycle-to-work scheme and on-site accommodation to name a few.

Additionally, UCLH Arts and Heritage's staff wellbeing programme, Creative Comfort, offers a variety of ways to engage with the arts as a member of UCLH staff. You can try the weekly choir, weekly art club and join the Culture Club for exclusive access to free and discounted tickets for opera, exhibitions, theatre and more.

We recognise, reward and thank colleagues by nominating them for our annual Celebrating Excellence Awards, funded by UCLH Charity.

We are also members of mytrustbenefits.co.uk which offers discounts on high street retail stores, travel deals, and cash-back schemes.

This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. Submit your completed application promptly.

Please note that all correspondence regarding your application will be via email. The emails will be sent via TRAC.jobs, not NHS Jobs; please check your inbox regularly.

If you are in a training position on the 2016 new junior doctor’s contract and applying for a Trust doctor role, your salary will not be pay protected.

You will be placed on the appropriate point of the Trust Doctor pay scale based on your previous experience.

If you have not heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date, please assume you have not been shortlisted.

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Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Documents to download

• Job Description (PDF, 496.3KB)
• Functional Requirements (PDF, 262.3KB)
• UCLH Values (PDF, 860.9KB)