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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Data Manager to join the Neuroscience Research Unit at Cardiff and Vale UHB.

To ensure that appropriate data collection and monitoring systems are developed and maintained within the Neuroscience Research Unit.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply

Main duties of the job

Responsibility for day-to-day management of procedural and financial data associated with the research unit. To produce accurate and timely reports to assist in monitoring of research activity, invoicing and expenditure against clinical trial activity. To act a point of liaison with internal and external agencies in respect of a variety of standard and adhoc reports. To develop, maintain and improve data collection systems and reporting tools within the Neurosciences Research Unit in line with required standards.

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Boardis one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focused on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.

Our mission isCaring for People, Keeping People Well,and ourvision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.

Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiffand the Vale offers the best of both worlds.

Job description

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

Essential

• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience.

Desirable

• Recognised IT qualification e.g. ECDL.

Experience

Essential

• Relevant experience in a data collection/ analysis environment.
• Production of accurate, complex reports to strict deadlines.
• Experience within an information role.
• Ability for excellent team working with a variety of professionals.

Desirable

• Knowledge of principles of general management.
• Experience in the NHS clinical or research sector to include NHS IT.

Skills

Essential

• Experience in Microsoft Outlook, PMS, Oracle, Clinical Workstation, Clinical Portal.
• Verbal & written communication skills along with excellent organisational skills.

Desirable

• IT networking skills.
• System debugging skills.

Special Knowledge

Essential

• Competent in the use of IM& T tools & techniques.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Operating systems & Office programs.
• Extensive knowledge & first hand experience of design & maintenance of complex database systems.
• Knowledge of GDPR.

Desirable

• Understanding of GCP requirements.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Evidence of continuous professional development & acquiring new skills/ knowledge. Motivated & committed.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Flexible & able to meet deadlines.
• Able to maintain strict confidentiality in a sensitive clinical area.

Desirable

• Prepared to undertake new challenges.
• Insight into quality & care for patients.

Other

Essential

• Able to communicate clearly with staff at all levels in both internal & external agencies, & patients/ carers.
• Innovative & persuasive. Able to work on own initiative, prioritise & manage own workload, but able to take direction when necessary.

Desirable

• Welsh speaker

Employer details

Employer name

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Address

University Hospital of Wales

Cardiff

CF14 4XP

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

001-AC460-1224