Job summary
- Main area
- Research & Development
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- 12 months (Fixed term)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday)
- Job ref
- 156-6276512
- Employer
- Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Cornwall Hospital, Knowledge Spa
- Town
- Truro
- Salary
- £22,816 - £24,336 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- Today at 23:59
Employer heading
Research Data Officer
Band 3
Job overview
The main responsibly of this role is to undertake data management duties to support the Senior Research Data Officer (SRDO) in line with the job description and to also undertake a supervisory role of the Assistant Research Data Officer (ARDO), delegating duties appropriate to their level and in line with their job descriptions. The post holder will work with the SRDO and clinical teams to ensure the accurate and timely data management of all active research studies, working with external stakeholders to ensure an efficient service whilst always working to current regulatory guidance and Trust Policies and standard operating procedures (SOP’s).
Main duties of the job
Primary Responsibilities Include:
Data:
Under the direction of the Data Study Coordinator and Senior Research Data Officer (SRDO), undertaking a supervisory role of the Assistant Research Data Officer, delegating duties appropriate to their level and in line with their job description
Under the direction of the SRDO, undertaking complex data entry using computerised and paper-based systems ensuring responsibility that the data is accurate, timely, consistent, and up to date
Undertaking regular quality checks of own work
Assisting with data queries in a timely manner, working closely with research nurses and administrators to ensure resolution
Liaising with the study leads and clinical staff to assist with the co-ordination, upload, checking and resolution of data and data queries
Under the direction of the SDRO, uploading case report forms
Assisting in sending images (Radiology/CT/MRI) internally and externally as directed
Responsibility for extracting confidential and sensitive information from bespoke databases such as PAS and Maxims
Developing an understanding of specialty specific data
Continued delivery of consistent and accurate attention to detail to ensure quality and efficiency of processes
Being fully conversant with EDGE (internal research database) and understanding how to use and navigate as appropriate
Attend training sessions on specialist software required for specific research trial data capture
Working for our organisation
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with
visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Work health assessments
- Criminal record check standards
- Right to work checks
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https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways. Please talk to us at interview about any flexible working arrangements you would prefer or require. While we may not be able to fully accommodate all requests, such requests will not be referenced during the interview scoring process, and we will fully consider and try to accommodate them for successful applicants.
We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Educated to diploma level or equivalent demonstrable experience
- 4 GCSE's or equivalent at Grade C or above
- Data Management qualification and/or suitable experience
Desirable criteria
- Microsoft Package or similar qualifications
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working in a busy office environment
- Excellent knowledge and experience of using computerised data systems
- Knowledge and experience of using Microsoft packages particularly Teams/Excel/Word
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in a clinical research environment and/or GCP Trained
- Knowledge and/or understanding of medical terminology
- Experience of working within the NHS
Skills
Essential criteria
- Data management and/or entry
- Ability to work to and meet tight deadlines
- Ability to prioritise workloads
Desirable criteria
- Minute taking experience
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Gina Townley
- Job title
- Industry Operations Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01872 256420
- Additional information
Alice Topps - Research Data Study Co-ordinator
[email protected] - 01872 255136
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