Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Data Officer - Research & Development

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Job summary

The post holder will work as part of a team of data management/study coordination staff providing comprehensive data management and trial coordination support to the department.

Responsibilities will include ensuring that clinical data required for CRF adopted trials are completed, validated and returned to study sponsors in an accurate and timely fashion, promoting high quality research, both within the Trust, nationally and Internationally.

The post holder will work as part of a team that provides the focal point for information requests and queries within the department. The post holder will ensure the clinical data collection, entry and transfer of information is of the highest standard and will be expected to be part of a team which develops the existing data storage systems and processes associated with them, as the needs of the service change.

The post is part of a team of data and study coordination staff in the CRF and as such the post holder will be expected to work as part of this team, providing cover for other members of the team when necessary and working together to pro actively improve data management within the department.

Main duties of the job

The NIHR Moorfields Clinical Research Facility ('CRF') requires a Data Officer to join the Research Operations Team.

The post holder will work as part of a team of data/study coordination staff providing comprehensive data and trial coordination support to the department.

Responsibilities will include ensuring that clinical data required for CRF adopted trials are completed, validated and returned to study sponsors in an accurate and timely fashion, promoting high quality research, both within the Trust, nationally and Internationally.

The post holder should have keen interest in the data acquisition and coordination of Clinical Research.

Probation Period

This post will be subject to a probationary period of 6 months.

During the probationary period, your suitability for continued employment will be assessed and provided a satisfactory standard is achieved and maintained, your employment will be confirmed.The probationary period may be extended

Or your employment terminated either during or at the end of probation, in line with the trust Probationary Policy. For the duration of the probation period, the notice period will be in line with contractual obligations on either side.

About us

Founded in 1804, Moorfields Eye Hospital is a world-class centre of excellence for eye health services, ophthalmic research and education. We are true pioneers in the fight to cure blindness. Every year we treat more than 750,000 patients at City Road in central London and at 30 satellites, and, in partnership with the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology, we lead one of the most impactful ophthalmic research programmes in the world. We train many of the leading eye care clinicians in the UK and internationally, and have a global reputation for quality and professionalism in ophthalmic care. In addition, Moorfields operates two commercial businesses whose profits support our NHS work: Moorfields Private and Moorfields UAE.

The Moorfields Way is to be caring, organised, excellent and inclusive, and we expect all applicants for our posts to commit to upholding these values.

Details

Date posted

05 June 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£30,279 to £33,116 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

273-DC-1646

Job locations

Moorfields Eye Hospital

162 City Road

London

EC1V 2PD


Job description

Job responsibilities

Ensure effective data and data quality management, and reporting for studies undertaken within the Clinical Research Facility.

To maintain records of accrual to trials.

To effectively manage database information, and maintain patient lists and databases for designated studies. .

Responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely capture of clinical data from source, in compliance with standard operating procedures and study protocols.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Ensure effective data and data quality management, and reporting for studies undertaken within the Clinical Research Facility.

To maintain records of accrual to trials.

To effectively manage database information, and maintain patient lists and databases for designated studies. .

Responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely capture of clinical data from source, in compliance with standard operating procedures and study protocols.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

  • Good grades in GCSE English, Science and Mathematics
  • GCE A-Levels (or equivalent)

Desirable

  • Educated to degree level or equivalent training or experience
  • Formal IT training

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in handling large quantities of data

Skills/abilities

Essential

  • Comprehensive IT skills with experience in working with spreadsheets and databases
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

  • Good grades in GCSE English, Science and Mathematics
  • GCE A-Levels (or equivalent)

Desirable

  • Educated to degree level or equivalent training or experience
  • Formal IT training

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in handling large quantities of data

Skills/abilities

Essential

  • Comprehensive IT skills with experience in working with spreadsheets and databases
  • Good written and verbal communication skills

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.

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 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.

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 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

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Moorfields Eye Hospital

162 City Road

London

EC1V 2PD


Employer's website

https://www.moorfields.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Moorfields Eye Hospital

162 City Road

London

EC1V 2PD


Employer's website

https://www.moorfields.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Study Delivery Manager

Tabassum Master

tabassum.master@nhs.net

02075662108

Details

Date posted

05 June 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£30,279 to £33,116 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

273-DC-1646

Job locations

Moorfields Eye Hospital

162 City Road

London

EC1V 2PD


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