Job summary
The Research and Development department within Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust are recruiting for an R&D Data Assistant to support our non-commercial performance team.
This is a superb opportunity for someone to join a diverse, friendly and ambitious team who has an interest in clinical research.
Main duties of the job
You will be an experienced administrator with excellent communication and analytical skills who has an eye for detail, who is willing to learn new skills and enjoys liaising with colleagues and staff at all levels. You will be highly organised and have a methodical approach to your work.
We are looking for a well motivated individual, who after training, has the ability to work without direct supervision and to use their own initiative to support the researchers and colleagues in R&D.
About us
This is an in office-based role. The requirement is to work on the 16th floor at Guy's Hospital (London Bridge site), but some working from home may be considered once the post-holder is fully trained.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will provide high quality data management support and will be responsible for using and maintaining the EDGE database. The maintenance of the quality and content of the data will be a key function of this post which will be achieved by regular reporting and error checking.
The post holder will be required to accurately enter large amounts of data and to ensure that the data is stored in accordance with the Data Protection Act and relevant guidelines. The post holder will be required to maintain databases that allow queries, reports and data retrieval to be performed in an efficient manner. The post holder will act as the lead support contact for the R&D team for the EDGE database; creating and maintaining user accounts, and providing help and support to database users.
The post holder may be required to provide other administrative support to the team as required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will provide high quality data management support and will be responsible for using and maintaining the EDGE database. The maintenance of the quality and content of the data will be a key function of this post which will be achieved by regular reporting and error checking.
The post holder will be required to accurately enter large amounts of data and to ensure that the data is stored in accordance with the Data Protection Act and relevant guidelines. The post holder will be required to maintain databases that allow queries, reports and data retrieval to be performed in an efficient manner. The post holder will act as the lead support contact for the R&D team for the EDGE database; creating and maintaining user accounts, and providing help and support to database users.
The post holder may be required to provide other administrative support to the team as required.
Person Specification
Education/Qualification and Training
Essential
- Diploma level qualifications or previous experience of dealing with data queries and databases
Desirable
- Degree or equivalent qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working with databases, including data entry and queries
- Excellent numerical skills and analytical skills with accurate data entry skills.
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written, in dealing with staff of all levels.
- Confidence in making decisions when dealing with competing priorities
Desirable
- Experience working in academic and/or clinical research
Personal Characteristics/Other Requirements
Essential
- Well motivated with evidence of an ability to work without direct supervision and to use own initiative
- Highly professional approach to work, in particular in dealing with confidential information
- The ability to prioritise tasks and work accurately
Desirable
- An interest and an enthusiastic approach to working in a dynamic and diverse national organisation
Person Specification
Education/Qualification and Training
Essential
- Diploma level qualifications or previous experience of dealing with data queries and databases
Desirable
- Degree or equivalent qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working with databases, including data entry and queries
- Excellent numerical skills and analytical skills with accurate data entry skills.
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written, in dealing with staff of all levels.
- Confidence in making decisions when dealing with competing priorities
Desirable
- Experience working in academic and/or clinical research
Personal Characteristics/Other Requirements
Essential
- Well motivated with evidence of an ability to work without direct supervision and to use own initiative
- Highly professional approach to work, in particular in dealing with confidential information
- The ability to prioritise tasks and work accurately
Desirable
- An interest and an enthusiastic approach to working in a dynamic and diverse national organisation
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).
