Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join the Liver Unit data management and research team. We are recruiting into the post to join the existing team to manage and update the liver unit database, submission of activity to NHSBT, international registries and participate in clinical research projects.
The Liver Unit at Birmingham Children's Hospital is one of three national specialist units that provides medical care, surgical care and transplantation for children with liver and intestinal diseases looking after 2,000 children per year, performing around 35 -40 liver and intestinal transplants each year. The Liver unit has a national and international reputation in delivering excellent family centered care to the patients with results comparable or better than national and international standards.
The post will be a part of the 4-member team that co-ordinates and participates in a number of clinical and commercially funded research projects. These include basic science projects looking at the genetic and molecular causes of liver diseases; epidemiology studies; and national and international clinical trials.
Informal enquiries to Dr Girish Gupte Consultant Paed Hepatologist (girishgupte@nhs.net) or 0121 333 8988
Or
Suzanne Peters (Database and Clinical Trials Manager, Liver unit (including small bowel transplantation) suzanne.peters2@nhs.net or 07980642747
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for maintaining and developing information systems to collate and monitor quality measures, activity and performance indicators within Liver Unit services. The postholder will also be responsible for input of historic transplantation, medical and surgical data onto the Liver Unit's database (LDATA), National Biliary Atresia Registry and other data registries which underpin the important audit and research work of the department. It is expected that the postholder will keep accurate records.
The post holder will be expected to provide support to investigators (Chief/Principal) and all research staff to ensure efficient set up and management of Clinical Trials in the Liver Unit. The postholder will work closely with the Research & Development (R&D) Clinical Lead for Liver services, the Liver clinical team including Consultants and the WTCRF (Welcome Trust Clinical Research Facility) in setting up and managing clinical trials within the Liver service. The role also requires a close working relationship with outpatients, phlebotomy, pharmacy and clinical laboratories. The postholder will be expected to liaise with staff representing study sponsors (commercial or non-commercial), the Research Ethics Committee and the Health Research Authority.
The role will be split 50/50between data management and research trial coordinator but will be flexible as per the need of the service.
About us
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.
Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.
Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Second class degree or higher in relevant subject or relevant NHS experience
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP) trained
Knowledge and Nature of Experience
Essential
- NHS research environment experience of at least 2 years
- NHS patient focused environment
- Knowledge of NHS research practices
Desirable
- Knowledge of patient administration systems
- Experience of clinical trial research co-ordination
- Understanding of local research network support
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Desirable
- Basic statistical knowledge
- Ability to understand data that can be analysed using Student T tests/Calculating median and ranges
professional/Managerial/Specialist Knowledge
Essential
- Planning and organisation skills for site selection visits, patient visits, meetings for study review, monitoring meetings, room booking and co-ordinating diaries with investigators.
- Use of MS systems ie Excel, Word, Powerpoint and Access
Desirable
- Ability to use and maintain databases including REDCap and SQL Server databases
Personal Skills/Abilities and Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work on own initiative, under pressure and as part of a team
- Good interpersonal skills, liaising with a breadth of different NHS/Non NHS professionals
Desirable
- Ability to lead on managing research projects
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Second class degree or higher in relevant subject or relevant NHS experience
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP) trained
Knowledge and Nature of Experience
Essential
- NHS research environment experience of at least 2 years
- NHS patient focused environment
- Knowledge of NHS research practices
Desirable
- Knowledge of patient administration systems
- Experience of clinical trial research co-ordination
- Understanding of local research network support
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Desirable
- Basic statistical knowledge
- Ability to understand data that can be analysed using Student T tests/Calculating median and ranges
professional/Managerial/Specialist Knowledge
Essential
- Planning and organisation skills for site selection visits, patient visits, meetings for study review, monitoring meetings, room booking and co-ordinating diaries with investigators.
- Use of MS systems ie Excel, Word, Powerpoint and Access
Desirable
- Ability to use and maintain databases including REDCap and SQL Server databases
Personal Skills/Abilities and Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work on own initiative, under pressure and as part of a team
- Good interpersonal skills, liaising with a breadth of different NHS/Non NHS professionals
Desirable
- Ability to lead on managing research projects
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
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Birmingham Children's Hospital
Steelhouse Lane
Birmingham
B4 6HN
Employer's website
https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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