Senior Clinical Research Coder

University of Edinburgh; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job description

Job Description

Grade UE05: £29,179 - £33,482 per annum; pro rata if part time

CMVM/Cancer Informatics

Full Time: 35 hours per week

Fixed Term: 24 months

The Opportunity:

The Edinburgh Cancer Research Centre is seeking a Senior Clinical Coder with a strong attention to detail and experience in clinical research and data entry, to work within the Edinburgh Cancer Informatics Programme. This is an opportunity to join a new, dynamic and growing team, working between the NHS and the University, and support our Real-World Evidence programme.

This post is full-time (35 hours per week), however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns. We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.

Your skills and attributes for success:

1. Excellent communication and organisational skills
2. Good understanding of oncological clinical practices, especially brain cancer
3. Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
4. Transcribe clinical data onto an up-to-date clinical brain cancer database
5. Provide curation support for Real World data studies - all cancer types
6. Identify and resolve data conflicts from multiple sources
7. Provide support for analytical projects and audits, and quality improvement

As a valued member of our team you can expect:

1. A competitive salary of £29,179- £33,482 per annum pro rata
2. An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
3. To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community
4. Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options.

Championing equality, diversity and inclusion:

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.

Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK.

Key dates to note:

The closing date for applications is 2 April 2025.

Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT.

About Us

As a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow's greatest challenges.

About the Team

The Cancer Research UK Edinburgh Centre brings together cancer scientists and clinicians from across the University of Edinburgh, delivering outstanding cancer research and improved patient care.