Cancer Data Manager - HR26511

Numla; Dublin; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St Vincent's University Hospital is inviting applications for the position of Grade V Officer - Cancer Data Manager in the Cancer Services Directorate. The role focuses on data collection, governance, and reporting to support cancer care delivery and MDT activities.

The successful candidate will manage data quality, develop dashboards, and work with clinical teams across the unit. Informal enquiry to Ms Tara Hughes ([e-mail]) and the vacancy closes on 23/10/2026.

Qualifications

• Experience in data collection and management in healthcare.
• Ability to maintain data quality and governance.
• Proficiency in Excel and data reporting.

Responsibilities

• Implement data collection processes across the cancer patient pathway.
• Ensure timely input, validation and management of unit-level data.
• Oversee collection, storage, and retrieval of cancer patient data including follow-up data.
• Develop data collection pathways to evaluate service areas.
• Produce reports and dashboards to support decision-making.
• Support MDT meetings with accurate data capture and sign-off.

Skills

Data analysis

Excel

Data governance

Reporting

MDT support

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job Location:
St Vincent's University Hospital

Grade:
Grade V

Overview

Applications are invited for the position of Grade V Officer - Cancer Data Manager in the Cancer Services Directorate of St. Vincent’s University Hospital.

Informal Enquiries or Role Specific Enquiries to: Ms Tara Hughes, Cancer Directorate Data and MDT Manager. Telephone [phone] or e-mail [e-mail]

Please download the below job description for this position, as this will not be available online after the vacancy close date.

Closing date of applications: 23/10/2026.

Key Responsibilities

Data Collection & Management

• Implement and maintain robust processes to support the efficient collection of data at key points along the cancer patient pathway.
• Ensure the timely input, validation, and management of data at unit level.
• Oversee the collection, storage, and retrieval of agreed clinical data for patients undergoing treatment within the specialist unit at St. Vincent’s University Hospital, including follow-up data from outside the Cancer Centre.
• Adapt and refine data collection processes in response to developments in cancer care and service requirements.
• Develop new data collection pathways to support evaluation of service areas.

Data Quality, Governance & Compliance

• Maintain high standards of data quality and integrity, ensuring completeness and accuracy of the agreed minimum dataset.
• Establish and monitor data validation checks and controls, escalating issues as appropriate.
• Participate in departmental audits and data cross-checking activities.
• Coordinate the collection and management of extended datasets required for accreditation purposes.
• Ensure data definitions are developed, documented, and agreed with relevant stakeholders.
• Develop, document, and implement essential data-related policies in collaboration with the wider team.

Reporting, Analysis & Insights

• Produce accurate, timely, and meaningful reports at unit level on an ongoing basis.
• Develop new reports as required to support clinical and operational needs.
• Be an expert in the use of Excel
• Maintain Cancer Data Dashboards to support decision-making.
• Manage and analyse survival data.
• Support the Head Clinician and relevant staff by providing accurate and reliable data.
• Manage and respond to ad hoc data requests, including those for research purposes.

Data Team, MDT & Clinical Support

• Support the Multidisciplinary Team Meeting (MDTM) process by facilitating effective use of the MDT database module, ensuring accurate capture of treatment plans and formal sign-off during meetings.
• Attend on-site MDT meetings as required, including when rostered early start times (e.g. 6:30am).
• Provide ongoing support to clinical team, including participation in regular MDT meetings.
• Work closely with Database Administrator Clerks, IT personnel, and clinical teams.
• Attend on-site to complete scheduled tasks and engage directly with stakeholders; meetings may occasionally occur outside standard working hours.

Systems, Training & Development

• Develop and maintain expert-level knowledge of all systems used within the service, including advanced expertise in Excel.
• Support further development of data systems and lead implementation within the assigned service area.
• Deliver ongoing training to staff in system use, including cross-specialty training where required.

Planning & Organisation

• Contribute to the development of the unit service plan through provision of data insights.
• Demonstrate strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and meet strict deadlines.
• Ensure deadlines set for external KPI reporting are met.

General

• Undertake any other duties appropriate to the role as required.

Our Requirements

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What We Offer

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