Data Quality and Training Co-ordinator (XN05)

Leeds Teaching Hospitals; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in the UK seeks a proactive Data Quality and Training Co-ordinator. The role involves supporting data quality for research, providing training on the clinical information system PPM, and ensuring compliance with policies. Ideal candidates will have a degree in a relevant field and expertise in data management. This part-time position offers competitive pay and a chance to contribute to impactful research.

Qualifications

• Full and expert understanding of all aspects of a patient administrative system.
• Advanced Keyboard skills required.
• Knowledge of Cancer Waiting Time and related initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Assist data entry and provide quality assurance for research projects.
• Support the development and maintenance of user guides.
• Provide training on PPM data entry for staff.

Skills

Diplomatic

Leadership, mentoring and facilitator skills

Effective Data Quality Management

Good Facilitation

Excellent oral and written communication

Education

Degree or equivalent experience of a Clinical Information System

Training/teaching Qualification

Tools

PPM

Microsoft Desktop Packages

Job description

Data Quality and Training Co-ordinator (XN05)

TheResearch and Innovation Department is continuing its exciting expansion. Wehave several research specialities and the Real World Evidence Alliance atLeeds (REAL) team is looking for a Data Quality and Training Co-ordinator.This part time post (0.6 WTE), with a permanent contract will be based atLeeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

Thepost holder will contribute actively to the coordination, and delivery of theREAL team research portfolio. The main tasks are:

Working closely with Senior Clinical Oncology Informatics Officer within theREAL Team to ensure the data generated for research is of high quality andcollected to required meet project deadlines

Supporting data entry and data quality checking for research

Supporting the generation of project specific documentation and submissions,along with admin related to the REAL teams project activity.

Inaddition to being responsible for ensuring that delivery of the role is to avery high standard, compliance with Trust policy, study protocolrequirements, local and national guidance and legislation is required.

Expected Shortlisting Date

15/12/2025

Planned Interview Date

07/01/2026

Main duties of the job

Weare looking to recruit a proactive and self-motivated individual with a keeninterest in research to work within the Real World Evidence Alliance at Leeds(REAL) team.

Thepost-holder will:

Assist data entry and provide quality assurance for research projects

Monitor the information entered into PPM by the Research Teams, testing theinformation for quality and validity

Utilise appropriate information systems identified by the Senior ClinicalOncology Informatics Officer and incorporate these into the main database

Act as the first line of support for research staff who require a moredetailed understanding of relevant general/cancer specific databases

Field first line queries from clinical research staff and teams, referringonto the Senior Clinical Oncology Informatics Officer where necessary

Provide advice on the interpretation of PPM fields for REAL and R+I data teamand research staff, referring onto the Senior Clinical Informatics Officerwhere necessary

Supporting the generation of project specific documentation and submissions,along with admin related to the REAL teams project activity

Thepost holder will be required to work alongside industry partners, theNational Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Clinical Research Network (CRN)Yorkshire and Humber (Y&H) and colleagues in neighbouring establishments

About us

Researchis at the heart of our Trust. Leeds Teaching Hospitals is involved inresearch at all levels, developing and trialling new treatments for patients.We believe that being involved in cutting-edge research helps us providebetter care to our patients.

Overthe next 5 years, we aim to be the best Trust to deliver high-qualityclinical research and to champion research amongst our staff. We also aim tosupport and grow our world-class clinical infrastructure and assets forresearch and innovation.

Wehave a very proactive Research Academy. It offers an extensive programme ofeducation and training tailored to meet the needs of individuals, teamsinvolved in clinical research delivery in Health and Social Care.

Ourfive Trust values are part of what make us different. They have beendeveloped by our staff. They are:

-Accountable

-Empowered

LeedsTeaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk'members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job advertsare subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or removeadverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in theshortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while thisprocess is completed, and contact the named contact if you have anyquestions.

Job responsibilities

Thepost-holder will be working with the Research Team to facilitate theproduction of high-quality research reports, conference submissions andpublications. The post holder will be working with a range of information andcomputer-based systems to support the work of the REAL Team within R+I andplay a role in training and admin to support this work.

TheCancer Data Quality and Training Co-ordinator will work closely with theSenior Information Officer within the REAL Team to ensure the data generatedfor research is of high quality and collected to required meet projectdeadlines.

Therole also encompasses supporting data entry and data quality checking forresearch.

Thepost holder will be required to develop and provide a training programme andassessment of competence in using PPM for all staff working within oralongside the Research Team who require training on PPM data entry.

Thiswill involve creation and maintenance of user guides and other locallymaintained documents and policies relating to the use and functionality ofPPM

Person Specification

Additional Requirements

• Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience of a Clinical Information System
• Training/teaching Qualification

Experience

• Full and expert understanding of all aspects of a patient administrative system
• Advanced Keyboard skills
• Expert knowledge of PPM or equivalent complex system (e.g. Patient Admin System)
• Advanced use of Microsoft Desktop Packages
• Data protection Law and application
• Effective Data Quality Management
• Extensive Experience of PPM
• Knowledge of Cancer Waiting Time and other national cancer initiatives, audits and Data Set Change Notices

Skills & behaviours

• Diplomatic
• Take lead in meetings
• Calm under pressure
• Leadership, mentoring and facilitator skills
• Liaise with multi-disciplined teams
• Listening/questioning skills
• Good Facilitation Excellent oral and written communication

Real World Data and Research Informatics Manager