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Senior Data Manager / Clinical Trials Associate

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
City of London
3 weeks ago
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Job summary

Exciting opportunity to join the UCLH/UCL non-clinical team to manage the data management function of the Clinical Research Facility. We are looking to recruit a self-motivated, enthusiastic, experienced Senior Data Manager to work in the Research Directorate Clinical Research Facility and be responsible for the data management of a large dynamic team.


Main duties of the job

The post holder will also be expected to provide support to the Quality Assurance and Governance Manager for ensuring the high quality clinical data in line with the study protocol, the principles of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and the UK Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) Regulations.


About us

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically-led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education and world-class research. We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites: University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing) National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery Royal National Throat,Nose and Ear Hospital Eastman Dental Hospital Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre The Hospital for Tropical Diseases University College Hospitals at Westmoreland Street We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology. At UCLH, we have a real 'One Team' ethos, and our values - safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.


Job description
Job responsibilities

We are looking for someone with excellent communication and organizational skills and a keen attention to detail. For further information about the post, please contact Melanie Dhanaratne at the email below.


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Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential



  • First degree in science/healthcare related discipline or equivalent experience
  • Knowledge of ICH GCP and Research Governance
  • Knowledge of drug development process and concept of clinical trials

Experience

Essential



  • Experience of working in a clinical trials environment
  • Experience of data management of clinical trials
  • Experience of line management

Desirable



  • Experience of carrying out a research project
  • Experience of working in the NHS

Skills and Abilities

Essential



  • Ability to work under minimal supervision
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Ability to work to deadlines
  • Ability to prioritise own workload
  • Ability to work on own initiative
  • Excellent computer skills, including experience of Word, Excel and databases

Communication

Essential



  • Proven ability to communicate effectively in writing

Personal and People Development

Essential



  • Demonstrates evidence of professional development

Other requirements

Essential



  • Good eye for detail

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 CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.


Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the relevant government site. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18) are also subject to this requirement.


Employer details

Employer name: University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust


Address: 235 Euston Road, London NW1 2BU


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