Information and Database Manager

NHS; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization is looking for a data manager to support research management systems implementation. The role involves maintaining information management systems, conducting analytical tasks, and ensuring data integrity. Applicants should hold a degree, have strong technical skills in Microsoft Office and databases, and possess project management experience. Join a collaborative team that values diversity and offers clear pathways for professional development in Manchester.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level.
• Experience in collecting and processing information.
• Knowledge of NHS research management systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage information management systems to produce accurate reports.
• Work closely with the R&I operational team for analytical support.
• Conduct analytical work assessing capacity and demand.

Skills

Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office software

In-depth knowledge of databases

SQL scripting

Project management

Comprehensive IT skills

Ability to create and edit macros

Attention to detail

Education

Degree level education

Further qualifications in Health Informatics

Postgraduate doctoral degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Access

Job description

Job summary

Data is a key component to the monitoring and success of Research and Innovation (R&I) at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), keeping stakeholders informed about progress and activity. As part of the Data Team, the post-holder will be responsible for supporting the transition between and implementation of research management systems, both from a technical database standpoint and a user support point of view. Facilitating the migration to ensure the Data Team can continue to produce, develop and promote of a range of information and analysis services to meet the reporting requirements of R&I, and Research Delivery Teams can continue to manage the set up, approval, conduct and governance of clinical research at MFT.

Main duties

To manage and ensure that robust and accurate information management systems are in place to maintain the continued production of reports reflecting the Trust's research status for both performance management and reports to the DHSC and other external bodies as required.

To work closely with the R&I operational team to ensure that continued analytical support to determine future pressures against key deliverables, particularly in relation to external contracts and locally commissioned targets.

To conduct analytical work within R&I to ensure continued assessment of capacity and demand for research services, identifying areas of opportunity, undertaking gap and demand analysis and support the production of option appraisals.

To ensure continued provision of analysis on issues relating to activity-based research income and its implications in terms of activity deliverables and effect upon RCF and CRN funding.

To identify sources of information regarding the Trust, regional and national performance in clinical research, and to ensure continued ability within the team to design and produce regular reports.

To ensure research management systems will allow continued analysis and co-ordination of the North West Regional Research Delivery Network (RRDN) data flow and amalgamation with local Trust data to ensure accuracy.

Contribute to the production of annual reports and R&I reviews.

About us

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe - a great place to shape your career.

With a workforce of over 30,000 colleagues, we work together to deliver exceptional care to more than 1 million people every year. Behind every patient cared for are people like you - keeping services running smoothly, supporting clinical teams, and helping create safe, welcoming environments for patients and our people alike.

At MFT, we believe in the power of teamwork, respect, and inclusion. Our People Plan reflects our commitment to making MFT a place where everyone feels they belong, where your ideas are heard, and your contribution is truly valued. Join us and work smarter with our digital technology and thrive in a collaborative culture that empowers you to deliver your best to ensure that your work behind the scenes creates seamless, high-quality care and exceptional patient outcomes.

Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow, we offer clear pathways for development and a culture that supports your wellbeing, ambition, and success. Everything you do makes a real difference to the lives of others.

At MFT, your role matters, your impact is real, and you're part of something bigger from day one.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Essential: Educated to degree level
• Desirable: Further qualifications in Health Informatics or related area or equivalent experience of information handling and analysis gained in a work environment
• Desirable: Postgraduate doctoral degree or equivalent experience

Knowledge

• Essential: Excellent knowledge of and competencies with Microsoft Office software
• Essential: In depth knowledge of databases (especially Access based) and their design, implementation and management
• Essential: Relational database design, including query and report
• Essential: Knowledge of data integrity methods and techniques
• Desirable: Knowledge of NHS research management systems

Training and Experience

• Essential: Experience of developing and maintaining comprehensive and systematic systems for collecting and processing information
• Essential: Experience of SQL scripting
• Essential: Project management experience and familiarity in dealing with complex situations requiring analysis and interpretation
• Essential: Experience of working with networks and external organisations, e.g. NIHR, RRDN, universities
• Essential: Experience of working to tight deadlines and ability to prioritise competing demands under pressure to achieve targets
• Desirable: Experience of delivering training or working in an advisory capacity
• Desirable: Experience of developing web based solutions using 2 HTML, CSS and PHP

Skills and Abilities

• Essential: Comprehensive IT skills including MS Word, Excel, Access (and other database packages), PowerPoint, Internet and email
• Essential: Ability to create and edit visual basic macros in Excel and Access
• Essential: Excellent organisation, administration, and project management skills
• Essential: Attention to detail
• Essential: Ability to prepare and deliver presentations and reports to a high standard
• Essential: Ability to compile, interrogate and analyse data to produce meaningful and accessible management reports
• Essential: Ability to identify and analyse information management problems or potential problems and to offer relevant solutions
• Essential: Good people skills; ability to work with and influence different professions and organisations and within a multidisciplinary environment
• Desirable: Effective time management skills
• Desirable: Ability to use own initiative

Attributes

• Essential: Able to work independently with minimal day-to-day supervision
• Essential: Enthusiastic, resolute and flexible approach to work

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application

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As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application especially personal statements and responses to role-specific questions is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.

Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.