Cardiothoracic Data Manager
The closing date is 23 April 2026
Applications are for the Data Manager Role within the Cardiothoracic Directorate, based at the University Hospital of Wales.
This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience within a highly specialised directorate and would be particularly suited to individuals with strong analytical skills and an interest in data reporting.
The post provides a platform for professional development, including the enhancement of management and leadership capabilities. The successful candidate will be responsible for the direct line management of staff, contributing to both service delivery and team development within the Directorate.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that all clinical data sources, data collection, data entry, and information transfer processes within the Directorate meet the highest standards of accuracy, integrity, and reliability.
They will oversee the creation, maintenance, and validation of data held within the Directorate, ensuring that all information is presented in high-quality, professional formats for internal stakeholders and external governing bodies.
As the senior lead within the Data Team, the post-holder will manage other Data Officers, providing direct line management, leadership, and support. They will act as the primary point of contact for this team.
The post-holder will also be responsible for ensuring that all data governance requirements are fully adhered to, and that data collection processes remain secure, compliant, and robust. They will ensure that all reporting deadlines are met and that all data submissions are accurate and completed in a timely manner.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Knowledge
* Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
* Higher Degree Qualifications in a relevant subject, preferably medical or biological science
* Project Management Qualifications
Skills & Attributes
* Abilitiy to work in a proactive manner to identify new risks, issues and escalate appropriately
* Knowledge of statistical concepts and appropriate software packages
* Proficient in using PC based Windows & Microsoft Office
* Knowledge of Database Set-Up and Data Management
* Knowledge of Clinical Trial Methodology & Statistical Analysis
* Knowledge of developing databases for collection of complex clinical data
Experience
* Experience of working in Data Collection
* Experience of working in Management
* Experience working in a clinical enironment within NHS, Univeristy or Pharmeceutical
* Experience of preparing REC submissions
* Experience working across organisational boundaries with MDT
* Experience of communicating effectively with all staff levels
* Experience with developing SOPsExperience with preparing high level/national reports
* Experience with working on complex Clinical Data management
* Experience of regulatory inspections
Other
* Abillity to work well under pressure
* Abillity to introduce a methodical approach to problem solving
* Ability to work to tight deadlines
* Has a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
* Positive & enthusiastic attitude towards tasks & goals.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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