Data Manager

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS healthcare provider in Newcastle is seeking a Data Manager for the NIHR Commercial Research Delivery Centre. The role involves managing data within clinical trials, ensuring accurate data transfer, and collaborating with clinical teams. Ideal candidates have strong data analysis skills, are organized, and possess excellent communication abilities. Flexible working arrangements can be accommodated.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Flexible approach to duties with ability to work as part of a team.
• Experience in handling data queries and maintaining accurate records.
• Awareness of the Data Protection Act required.

Responsibilities

• Transfer data accurately for patients treated within clinical trials.
• Liaise with sponsors and trust staff.
• Prepare support documentation for the clinical team.

Skills

Experience in Microsoft Windows applications

Ability to collate, analyse, and present accurate data

Excellent communication skills

Organisation and time-management skills

Job description

Overview

This is an exciting opportunity to join the NIHR Commercial Research Delivery Centre (CRDC) team in Newcastle, as a Data Manager. CRDCs were launched in the UK in April 2025 and provide dedicated resource for the efficient set-up and delivery of commercial research. CRDC Newcastle will deliver clinical research across a range of medical specialties, with a key focus on diseases and conditions which disproportionately impact the population in the North East of England. The CRDC has a regional remit and will be working together with local partners in both primary and secondary care, to improve the reach of commercial research across the North East, through the use of a hub‑and‑spoke model. The Data Manager is an integral part of our Research Team, responsible for the collection of data within our portfolio of clinical trials. The post holder will be required to work closely with the clinical and non‑clinical team to ensure the timely entry of data and query resolution.

Key Details

• Interview Date: Wednesday 26 November 2025
• Hours: 37 Hours 30 Minutes per week

Responsibilities & Duties

The successful candidate will work between several external databases and internal patient management systems to ensure data is transferred accurately for patients treated within clinical trials from one medium to another. You will be part of a multi‑disciplinary team working towards tight deadlines. Responsibilities include liaising with sponsors and trust staff, preparation of support documentation for the clinical team, maintaining accurate records and handling data queries.

Qualifications & Skills

The successful candidate should have a flexible approach to their duties with the ability to work as part of a team and individually. Experience in Microsoft Windows applications and the ability to collate, analyse, and present accurate data with an awareness of the Data Protection Act are required. Excellent communication skills, ability to prioritise tasks and demonstrate organisation and time‑management skills are essential.

Flexible Working

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

Locations & Sites

Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:

• Freeman Hospital
• Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
• Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)
• Newcastle Dental Hospital
• Newcastle Fertility Centre
• Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
• Northern Genetics Service
• Cramlington Manor Walks

These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting‑edge care (supported by state‑of‑the‑art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS. We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.