Senior Research Data Analyst

University College London Hospital; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated data analyst to enhance healthcare research through effective data management and reporting. This role offers the opportunity to work with high-volume research data, utilizing advanced tools like Microsoft Power BI and Excel. You'll collaborate closely with clinical teams to ensure data integrity and compliance with national directives. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to delivering top-quality patient care and world-class research while promoting a culture of safety, kindness, and teamwork. If you are passionate about data and its impact on healthcare, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Interest-free season ticket loan

Free independent and confidential support

Large retail discounts

Cycle to work scheme

On-site accommodation

Creative Comfort arts program

Celebrating Excellence Awards

Discounts on high street retail stores

Travel deals and cash back schemes

Qualifications

• Experience of relational databases and data management.
• Ability to interrogate databases and maintain data confidentiality.
• In-depth knowledge of research workflows and governance.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for data collection and reporting analytics support.
• Liaise with Trust Information Managers for data extraction.
• Work independently ensuring Management Information System is fit for purpose.

Skills

Data Analysis

Healthcare Research

Data Management

Microsoft Power BI

Advanced Excel

Education

Diploma in Information Technology or Data Analysis

Degree Level Education

Master's Level Education

Tools

EDGE

Study Line

NIHR Open Data Platform

Job description

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Job overview

Are you an experienced data analyst with knowledge of healthcare research? Do you have experience of the UK regulatory environment as it applies to Healthcare research?

Do you have the drive and commitment to overcome data quality issues and to improve working practice? If so, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

The role will be responsible for all aspects of data collection and providing data reporting and analytics support to the directorate. The post-holder will play a key role in the collection, management and reporting of high-volume research data, serving a range of different purposes.

The post-holder will work with relevant systems (e.g. EDGE, Study Line, NIHR Open Data Platform) to collate and analyse data which is used for internal reporting as well as regional and national reporting. They will liaise with and support Trust Information Managers and the wider JRO in identifying and extracting data from local information systems in a sustainable way that will ensure compliance with national directives and financial sustainability.

We are especially keen to hear from candidates who can model and visualise data within Microsoft Power BI, and who are able to undertake advanced data analysis using MS Excel.

The role will support the unit and the running of a safe efficient service by providing reports for audit and research purposes, working closely with clinical teams to ensure the data meets the needs of the service.
The post-holder will need to work independently, ensuring all aspects of the Management Information System remain fit for purpose.

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.

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

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 and Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Diploma in Information Technology or Data Analysis or equivalent experience
• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience.
• Ability to interrogate databases
• In depth knowledge of research workflows, especially those relating to Research Management and Governance
• Understanding of the need to maintain confidentiality and security in handling data according to the policies of the trusts and the Data Protection Act

Desirable criteria

• Educated to master's level or equivalent experience

Experience, Skills & Abilities

Essential criteria

• Experience of relational databases
• In depth specialist knowledge of information analysis and the use of information across the research pathway acquired through degree or equivalent experience.
• Data management and reporting experience
• Developing the technical skills of others

Desirable criteria

• An understanding of the mechanisms employed for financial control and economy

Skills and Abilities

Essential criteria

• Ability to convert data to management information
• Highly data rational with the ability to use quantitative and qualitative information to stimulate improvement

Values

Essential criteria

• Demonstrate ability to meet Trust Values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improving

Communication

Essential criteria

• Ability to provide and receive highly complex, sensitive or contentious information to a wider audience
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to communicate, train and present a range of information issues which can be complex and multi-stranded to a wide audience

Personal and people development

Essential criteria

• Proven track record of delivery at a senior level in a large complex service focused organisation, including staff management, project management, change management, and performance management

Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion

Essential criteria

• Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties

Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised by:

Essential criteria

• Being familiar with, and adhering to Trust policies and guidance on infection prevention and control.
• Completing all required training and education (both via e-learning and face to face) on infection prevention and control.
• Including infection prevention and control as an integral part of your continuous personal/professional development and included in your annual appraisal
• Taking personal responsibility so far as is reasonably practicable, in helping ensure that effective prevention and control of health care associated infections is embedded into everyday practice and applied consistently.

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.

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Documents to download

• Job description (PDF, 664.3KB)
• Functional requirements (PDF, 262.3KB)
• UCLH Values (PDF, 860.9KB)