Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with previous data entry experience to work in Human Research Tissue bank (HRTB) and Cambridge Brain Bank (CBB) which provide valuable tissue services to researchers both on the Biomedical Research Campus, nationally and internationally.
The role is part of an industrial collaboration that aims to automate the diagnosis of most small intestinal biopsies. This role will involve collating digital images of biopsies from selected cohorts , collecting clinicopathologial data from the electronic patient record (EPIC) and associating it with the images in anonymised form to the industrial collaborator. The postholder will also undertake data collection and other administrative support within Human Research Tissue Bank.
Please note remote working is not possible for this role.
Main duties of the job
Access Epic (Electronic Patient Record System) to compile patient cohorts, searching for demographic information and clinicopathological data to associate with the digital images from biopsies.
Use the digital image analysis system (Philips and associated software) to collect and anonymise biopsy images, reporting to the Histopathology Digital Pathology lead for this aspect of the role.
Run data queries in Epic and on the Achiever LIMS as required.
Use the Achiever Medical LIMS for creating donor, participant, collection event, sample and dispatch records.
Assist the Senior Data Manager in resolving day-to-day Achiever queries and liaise appropriately to ensure their resolution.
You will be required to work closely with a wide variety of staff of different grades and competencies , including laboratory, research, medical, internal and external IT personnel.
About us
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 11000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
This vacancy will close at midnight on the 17th January 2024.
Interviews are due to be held on w/c 22nd January 2024.
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
This vacancy will close at midnight on the 17th January 2024.
Interviews are due to be held on w/c 22nd January 2024.
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good general education at GCSE level or equivalent including Maths, English and Science.
- A levels or NVQ level 3 or equivalent sufficient for acceptance onto a relevant foundation degree.
Desirable
- Science A level or equivalent.
- Foundation degree/diploma or equivalent in IT or a scientific subject.
- ECDL.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of prioritising, planning, and organising own tasks.
- Ability to work within guidelines.
- Data entry experience.
- Experience of data collection and working with information management systems / databases.
- Experience of using IT programmes e.g. Microsoft Office especially Excel, Word and Outlook.
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a scientific or healthcare environment e.g. NHS, university or pharmaceutical.
- Experience in handling data (entry into databases, generation of queries, cleaning of data, generation of data reports, tracking of data collection forms).
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of confidentiality and data protection.
- Understanding of medical terminology and basic anatomy.
Desirable
- Understanding of the principles of the Human Tissue Act.
- Knowledge of quality management systems.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Excellent communication skills including telephone, email and face to face.
- Excellent organisation skills and attention to detail.
- Able to concentrate for long periods of time and manage this against interruptions.
- Ability to extract and present data in spreadsheets and reports.
- Ability to organise and manage own time keeping to schedule and deadlines.
- Ability to adapt to change.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to store and safeguard confidential documents.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good general education at GCSE level or equivalent including Maths, English and Science.
- A levels or NVQ level 3 or equivalent sufficient for acceptance onto a relevant foundation degree.
Desirable
- Science A level or equivalent.
- Foundation degree/diploma or equivalent in IT or a scientific subject.
- ECDL.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of prioritising, planning, and organising own tasks.
- Ability to work within guidelines.
- Data entry experience.
- Experience of data collection and working with information management systems / databases.
- Experience of using IT programmes e.g. Microsoft Office especially Excel, Word and Outlook.
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a scientific or healthcare environment e.g. NHS, university or pharmaceutical.
- Experience in handling data (entry into databases, generation of queries, cleaning of data, generation of data reports, tracking of data collection forms).
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of confidentiality and data protection.
- Understanding of medical terminology and basic anatomy.
Desirable
- Understanding of the principles of the Human Tissue Act.
- Knowledge of quality management systems.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Excellent communication skills including telephone, email and face to face.
- Excellent organisation skills and attention to detail.
- Able to concentrate for long periods of time and manage this against interruptions.
- Ability to extract and present data in spreadsheets and reports.
- Ability to organise and manage own time keeping to schedule and deadlines.
- Ability to adapt to change.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to store and safeguard confidential documents.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.
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.
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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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 continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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 continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Addenbrookes Hospital-Division R&D
Hills Road
Cambridge
CB2 0QQ
Employer's website
https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)