Main area Cardiothoracic Surgery Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract 12 months (Fixed term) Hours 37.5 hours per week (Full time - 37.5 hours per week) Job ref 216-EG-S7460761
Employer University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Employer type NHS
Site Derriford Hospital
Town Plymouth
Salary £38,682 - £46,580 Per Annum
Salary period Yearly
Closing 14/10/2025 23:59
Cardiothoracic & Vascular Data Manager
NHS AfC: Band 6
Job overview
Exciting opportunity for a Data Manager to cover secondment of current postholder for 12 months.
To lead and develop a cohesive strategy for the collection, collation reporting and validation of all required Cardiothoracic data relating to the Southwest Cardiothoracic Centre, as requested by the Directorate and in response to the Peninsula Cardiac Network.
To ensure the data is accurate, timely, relevant and to promote a continuous programme of information sharing for all users across the organisation and the interested stakeholders.
Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.
Main duties of the job
* To provide a comprehensive data programme that supports the needs of the service both locally and nationally
* To lead the development of timely, accurate data collection with the ability to validate, audit and produce reports
* To work in collaboration with the multidisciplinary teams to ensure a continuous programme of improvement
* To develop and maintain good working relationships across the health community in relation to data requirements and reliability.
* To provide line management responsibility for the data team within the Directorate
Working for our organisation
We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure.
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
* To provide a comprehensive data programme that supports the needs of the service both locally and nationally
* To lead the development of timely, accurate data collection with the ability to validate, audit and produce reports
* To work in collaboration with the multidisciplinary teams to ensure a continuous programme of improvement
* To develop and maintain good working relationships across the health community in relation to data requirements and reliability.
Person specification
Demonstrable experience in information management within a health care environment
* Demonstrable experience in
Advanced computer and analytical skills in software for data entry and retrieval
* Demonstrable experience and Proven evidence
Qualifications
* A technology-based Degree or substantial relevant equivalent demonstrable experience in a similar role with relevant specialist knowledge and skills.
* Proven evidence of continual professional development
* Demonstrable ability at high level in numerical and analytical skills
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY INCLUDING YOUR JUNK FOLDER.
If you need support with the online application process or require reasonable adjustments with the application and/or interview process please contact the Recruiting Manager for this post.
We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants about less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. We recommend contacting the manager of the role prior to applying and we commit to giving requests full consideration.
We welcome and encourage applicants who identify with all protected characteristics to apply for our roles. We believe that diversity strengthens our teams and improves our patients\' experience. At UHP we aim to create an inclusive workplace and hospital where everyone feels they belong and included.
It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Providing false information is an offence & could result in the application being rejected or summary dismissal/police action if an applicant is successful.
Please note that if you are successful in your application & accept the position you agree that the Staff Health and Wellbeing Department can access your health records from your current/previous employer in order to check the status of your inoculations & screening tests. This is an automated process & the information will only be used for these purposes prior to your taking up the position with us.
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