Proton Clinical Outcome Unit (PCOU) Data Manager

University College London Hospital; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust is seeking a Data Manager to join the proton clinical outcomes unit at UCLH. The role involves managing datasets, ensuring data quality, and collaborating with health organizations for research and clinical improvement. This position is ideal for candidates with strong data management skills and a background in life sciences looking to contribute to an innovative healthcare environment.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Interest free season ticket loan

Large retail discounts

On-site accommodation

Qualifications

• Experience of working under minimal supervision.
• Proven ability to work under one's own initiative.
• Experience of independently carrying out a research project.

Responsibilities

• Creation and maintenance of files, trackers and logs for datasets.
• Data collection and information provision processes including quality checks.
• Support the PCOU team to ensure complete and accurate data management.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Data management

Education

Life Science degree

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

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Job overview

This post offers a unique opportunity for an individual with data manager skills to play a key role in the proton clinical outcomes unit at UCLH. Responsibilities include creation and maintenance of files, trackers and logs for PBT/PCOU datasets and projects. They will be responsible for data collection and information provision processes including abstraction work, data inputting, database maintenance and quality checks and amendments and other similar tasks as required. The post holder will provide information on PCOU projects for the oncology team as and when required and will be expected to develop skills and knowledge relating to the conduct of clinical studies, the therapies and disease site.
The post holder will be integral to supporting the activities of the PCOU and working collaboratively with The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, NHSE and linking with the national central PBT registry.

Main duties of the job

The main role of this data manager post is to support the PCOU team to ensure the completeness, accuracy and consistency of the data so that it meets the standards of quality expected for reporting to national and local commissioners and for use in national and international audit and research.

Responsibilities include creation and maintenance of files/logs/trackers for clinical studies/ projects/ trials, collection of data and completion of quality checks and the creation and maintenance of a database of study activity. The post holder will provide information on PCOU projects including clinical research studies and service improvement initiatives for the team as and when required and will be expected to develop skills and knowledge relating to the conduct of these projects, the therapies and disease site.

Working for our organisation

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England - for the third year in a row.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff - To find out more, visit: Flexible working.

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

Person specification

Knowledge & Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Life Science degree
• Knowledge of NHS datasets and submission of information to external parties
• Knowledge of ICH GCP

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge of oncology and/or haematology

Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience of working under minimal supervision
• Experience of working as part of large teams
• Experience of working to deadlines
• Experience of independently carrying out a research project

Desirable criteria

• Experience of conducting audits

Skills & Abilities

Essential criteria

• Proven ability to work under own initiative
• Computer literacy to include experience of Word & Excel

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge of ICH GCP
• Knowledge of oncology and/or haematology

Personal Qualities

Essential criteria

• Proven ability to communicate effectively in writing
• Good eye for detail
• Ability to identify own training needs
• Displays desire for professional and personal development

At UCLH, we have a real 'One Team' ethos, and our values - safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.

At UCLH we take equality of opportunity seriously and are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer, with a culture that creates a real sense of belonging and trust. It is our fundamental aim, to recruit, retain and promote a diverse mix of people who are representative of our local communities. Applications are encouraged from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to support our world class research, innovation and creativity.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff and has a dedicated policy which allows staff to apply for flexible working right from the beginning of employment. For more information please go to: https://www.uclh.nhs.uk/work-with-us/why-choose-uclh/flexible-working.

We offer our permanent staff an interest free season ticket loan for travel, all our staff have access to free independent and confidential support, large retail discounts, a staff discount platform, cycle to work scheme and on-site accommodation to name a few.

Additionally, UCLH Arts and Heritage's staff wellbeing programme, Creative Comfort, offers a variety of ways to engage with the arts as a member of UCLH staff. You can try out the weekly choir, weekly art club and join the Culture Club for exclusive access to free and discounted tickets for opera, exhibitions, theatre and more.

We recognise, reward and thank colleagues by nominating them for our annual Celebrating Excellence Awards, which are funded by UCLH Charity.

We are also members of www.mytrustbenefits.co.uk/ which offers discounts on high street retail stores, offers on travel deals, and also to take advantage of cash back schemes.

This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.

Please note that all correspondence regarding your application will be via email. The emails will be sent to you via TRAC.jobs and not via NHS Jobs, we encourage you to check your inbox regularly.

Please note that if you are at present in a training position on the 2016 new junior doctor's contract and are applying for a Trust doctor role your salary will not be pay protected.

You will be placed on the appropriate point of the Trust Doctor pay scale based on your previous experience.

Please note that if you have not heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date of the advert to assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.

The Trust uses electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system.

For further support on submitting an application please refer to the NLPSS Applicant Toolkit: https://royalfree.pagetiger.com/cuuomnr/1

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Documents to download

• Job Description (PDF, 560.3KB)
• Functional Requirements (PDF, 262.3KB)
• UCLH Values (PDF, 860.9KB)