Information and Database Manager

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS foundation trust based in Manchester is looking for a data support analyst to manage research management systems and provide analytical support for clinical research. The ideal candidate will hold a degree and possess extensive skills in data handling, SQL, and project management. The role offers a salary between £38,682 and £46,580 per annum (pro rata) and comes with opportunities for personal development in a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Degree level education in a relevant field.
• Experience in information handling and analysis.
• Knowledge of NHS research management systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain information management systems.
• Provide analytical support for research services.
• Conduct analysis of research activity and income.

Skills

Microsoft Office

SQL scripting

Project management

HTML

CSS

PHP

Data analysis

Presentation skills

Education

Degree level education

Further qualifications in Health Informatics

Postgraduate doctoral degree

Tools

Microsoft Access

Databases

Visual Basic for Applications (VBA)

Job description

Overview

Go back Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 05 January 2026

Data is a key component to the monitoring and success of Research and Innovation (R&I) at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT). The post-holder will support the transition between and implementation of research management systems, from a technical database perspective and a user support point of view. The role facilitates the migration to ensure the Data Team can continue to produce, develop and promote a range of information and analysis services to meet the reporting requirements of R&I, and Research Delivery Teams can manage the setup, approval, conduct and governance of clinical research at MFT.

Main duties

• To manage and ensure robust and accurate information management systems are in place to maintain the continued production of reports reflecting the Trust's research status for performance management and reports to the DHSC and other external bodies as required.
• To work closely with the R&I operational team to ensure 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 assess capacity and demand for research services, identify areas of opportunity, undertake 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 for activity deliverables and effects upon RCF and CRN funding.
• To identify sources of information regarding the Trust, regional and national performance in clinical research, and to design and produce regular reports.
• To ensure research management systems allow continued analysis and coordination 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.

At MFT, we believe in teamwork, respect, and inclusion. Our People Plan reflects our commitment to making MFT a place where everyone belongs, where your ideas are heard, and your contribution is valued. Join us and work smarter with our digital technology to 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.

Job responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, refer to the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. It is important to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that accompanies the Job Description and Person Specification for details about the Trust, our benefits and how we care for you before you apply.

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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 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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

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

Knowledge

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

Training and Experience

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

Skills and Abilities

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

Attributes

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

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

£38,682 to £46,580 a year (pro rata)