Information and Database Manager | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Manchester is seeking a Data Manager to support the transition and implementation of research management systems. The role involves managing information systems for reporting, conducting analytical assessments, and contributing to annual reports. Applicants are encouraged from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Responsibilities

• Manage and ensure robust information management systems for research reports.
• Work closely with operational teams for analytical support on deliverables.
• Conduct analytical work for capacity and demand assessment of research services.
• Provide analysis on activity-based research income implications.
• Identify sources of information for performance in clinical research.
• Ensure research management systems allow accurate data analysis.
• Contribute to the production of annual reports and reviews.

Job description

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 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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 both performance management and reports to the DHSC and other external bodies as required.
• 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.
• 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 supporting the production of option appraisals.
• 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.
• Identify sources of information regarding the Trust, regional and national performance in clinical research, and ensure continued ability within the team to design and produce regular reports.
• 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.

Diversity and Equal Opportunity

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. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at [e-mail].

This advert closes on Monday 10 Nov 2025.