Job summary
As a senior cancer research data manager you will be responsible for providing administrative support on cancer clinical trials, you will work closely with the research team to ensure that data is reported as per GCP standards. You will make sure documentation is regularly updated and will liaise with clinical trial centres and pharmaceutical companies to ensure the smooth running of cancer research. You will be expected to adhere to appropriate regulations, principles and good clinical practice that ensure high quality research and protect patients.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work independently, undertaking administrative responsibilities. They will work closely with research nurses, clinicians and representatives from pharmaceutical and academic sponsors. The post holder will ensure data is collected and reported in line with good clinical practice and study protocols.
The post holder is required to priorities and work on their own; using their initiative on a regular basis and manage their own workload; this will require excellent planning and organisation skills. The post holder will need to have the ability to communicate information to a wide range of staff.
About us
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.
Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.
UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.
University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. *Educated to Degree level
2. Or
3. *12 months Clinical Research experience
4. *GSCE grade C or above in English Language or Maths
Experience
Essential
5. *Working to deadlines under own initiative (E)
6. *Working within a team environment (E)
7. *Able to interpret and analyse data (E)
Desirable
8. *Working in clinical research for at least 12 months (D)
9. *Awareness of Clinical Trial procedures and methodology (D)
10. *Has understanding of the principles of safeguarding and mental capacity (D)
11. *Has knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (D)
Additional Criteria
Essential
12. *May be called upon to work at other sites across the Trust (E)