Neuro-Oncology Data Co-ordinator

Alder Hey Children's Nhs Foundation Trust; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Liverpool seeks a data manager to oversee research-related data collection and ensure its quality. The role involves managing data workloads, conducting audits, and maintaining the Neuro-oncology database. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills and a background in data management. Competencies in Microsoft Office and effective communication are essential. This position offers substantial benefits including flexible working opportunities and a generous annual leave policy.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Lease car scheme

Generous annual leave

Extensive staff health programmes

Qualifications

• Experience in data management and research-related data collection.
• Ability to work with various databases and ensure data integrity.
• Proven record in analyzing data and generating reports.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day data workload for multiple research projects.
• Perform audits and ensure data quality and completeness.
• Maintain and develop the Neuro-oncology database.

Skills

Data management

Analytical thinking

Computer skills (Microsoft Office)

Effective communication

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access)

Neuro-oncology database

Job description

The post holder is responsible for the collection, validation and quality assurance of research‑related data on behalf of the Neuro‑oncology Brain Injury Research Group and collaborative groups, and to participate in relevant audits and service evaluation projects. The post holder will supervise data collection and maintain database activity and aid data analysis as required within a number of work streams, and has overall responsibility for this data.

Key Responsibilities

• Accountable for managing and prioritising the day‑to‑day data workload to meet deadlines for audit cycles and research studies.
• Maintain comprehensive data records for patients on complex care pathways involving multiple modalities.
• Use independent judgement to prioritise tasks and escalates issues that may impact data accuracy.
• Use initiative to set up, review and maintain office systems for data management.
• Attend training and workshops as required and take responsibility for own personal development with support from colleagues and line manager.

Policy / Service Development

• Review all systems pertaining to the data management workload and make necessary changes.
• Continually devise, review and update the standard operating procedures for data collection within the programme.

Financial and Physical Resources

• Maintain accurate data records, which may be used for future business cases and clinical audit, but does not directly manage budgets.

Human Resources

• This post has no responsibility for supervising or managing team members.

Information Resources

• Collect and collate relevant data from a variety of sources, including case notes and patient databases, to ensure data integrity, completeness and quality within all databases.
• Investigate any adverse data quality incidents.
• Carry out quarterly audits and regular audits identifying missing data points, leading to action planning to improve completion compliance.
• Lead on the maintenance of the Neuro‑oncology database and any development as needed.
• Troubleshoot problems that arise and resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate excellent computer skills using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access); prolonged concentration is required for working with the Neuro‑oncology database.

Research and Development

• The collection and analysis of data will be used for research purposes.
• Post‑holder will be expected to be familiar with research governance related to data collection, handling and reporting.
• Work closely with the clinical research division.

Additional Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with all staff groups, using influencing and persuasion skills where there is reluctance, to ensure that complete data sets are provided.
• Be able to communicate any concerns with data collection or analysis with the Neuro‑oncology Brain Injury Research Group leads.
• Use various databases (including medical databases) and spreadsheets to manipulate and aid interpretation of data, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail while working to tight deadlines.
• Analyse data to identify trends, discrepancies or gaps and generate reports to inform service improvements or research.
• Plan and organise tasks effectively.

About the Trust

Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust is a provider of specialist health care, delivering care in hospital, community and outreach settings across the UK. It is an independent research and training centre with over 4,000 staff and educates more than 540 medical students and 500 nursing and allied health professional students each year. The Trust welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and is committed to equality, diversity and a zero‑tolerance policy to aggression, bullying and harassment.

Benefits

• Great flexible working opportunities.
• Lease car scheme and home electronics scheme.
• Generous annual leave and pension scheme.
• Extensive staff health and well‑being programmes.