Job summary
Research
and Innovation in the NHS drives new insights that lead to improvements in
care locally, nationally and internationally.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (LTHT) is one of the most
research-active NHS Trusts in the country, recruiting >100,000 patients
into research since April 2020 and host to multiple NIHR and other externally
funded research programmes. More on
our work and how we are changing the future of healthcare for the benefit of
our patients can be found at https://youtu.be/rGcNzIUckqo.
The
use of data and digital technologies has the potential to revolutionise our
understanding of human health, treatments and to leverage efficiencies in
service provision. Leeds Teaching Hospitals has established a leading role
nationally for its use of routinely collected clinical data in research,
having established multiple commercial partnerships over the last 5
years.
Expected Shortlisting
Date
23/04/2025
Planned Interview
Date
30/04/2025
Main duties of the job
The
Assistant Real World Data Manager will principally support the Research Data
Informatics Manager in servicing requests for real-world data from
researchers. The post holder will assist with initial discussions with
researchers and support them through the applications process. The post holder will extract, de-identify
data and disseminate the data, as well as supporting work to ensure that
datasets can be identified and used for research purposes. The Assistant Real World Data Manager will
also be required to support other technical and administrative activities of
the Research Data and Informatics Team (R-DIT). Key duties will include:
Will work under the supervision of
the Research Data Informatics Manager in providing an end-to-end service for
providing data to researchers.
Will engage with researchers as
customers and endeavour to provide the best possible customer service
throughout the lifetime of a project.
The post holder will respond to
queries regarding the use of Trust data for purposes other than direct
patient care using telephone, the shared team mailbox or in person.
Will ensure that that any advice
given complies with Trust policies and statutory requirements for the use of
Trust data.
Will work closely with Information
Governance to ensure that all work carried out complies with data protection
laws and regulations.
About us
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk'
members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts
are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove
adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the
shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this
process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any
questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key
attributes that postholders will need to have will include:
1. Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of a
wide range of general and specialised computer software/ hardware used to
collect research data.
2. Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of
one or more computer programming languages (including SQL).
3. Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of
database design.
4. Demonstrates knowledge of Software Engineering and its associated
design methodologies / strategies
5. Ability to use own initiative, solve
complex problems, make decisions.
6. In depth knowledge of the Microsoft
Office suite.
7. Knowledge of relevant acts of
parliament as they pertain to the use and abuse of computer systems, and
especially the Data Protection Act 2018 and the General Data Protection
Regulations
8. Knowledge of Security threats to and
via computer systems
9. Awareness and implications of wider
Health research issues.
10. Be familiar with medical terminology
11. Working with others to ensure that all
necessary permissions are in place before any data is released for use in
research programmes.
12. Work with staff who are unfamiliar
with the use of health data, providing information about including guidance
around its uses, the logic and rules involved and its limitations.
13. Be able to build and maintain a
productive working relationship with colleagues across corporate and
operational teams within the Trust and with a wide variety of external
stakeholders from academic and industrial backgrounds.
14. Manage multiple data sources and
requests and ensure a consistent, coherent output is achieved
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key
attributes that postholders will need to have will include:
1. Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of a
wide range of general and specialised computer software/ hardware used to
collect research data.
2. Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of
one or more computer programming languages (including SQL).
3. Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of
database design.
4. Demonstrates knowledge of Software Engineering and its associated
design methodologies / strategies
5. Ability to use own initiative, solve
complex problems, make decisions.
6. In depth knowledge of the Microsoft
Office suite.
7. Knowledge of relevant acts of
parliament as they pertain to the use and abuse of computer systems, and
especially the Data Protection Act 2018 and the General Data Protection
Regulations
8. Knowledge of Security threats to and
via computer systems
9. Awareness and implications of wider
Health research issues.
10. Be familiar with medical terminology
11. Working with others to ensure that all
necessary permissions are in place before any data is released for use in
research programmes.
12. Work with staff who are unfamiliar
with the use of health data, providing information about including guidance
around its uses, the logic and rules involved and its limitations.
13. Be able to build and maintain a
productive working relationship with colleagues across corporate and
operational teams within the Trust and with a wide variety of external
stakeholders from academic and industrial backgrounds.
14. Manage multiple data sources and
requests and ensure a consistent, coherent output is achieved
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Expert knowledge of MS SQL server, including writing advanced T-SQL code and building SSIS packages
- Advanced knowledge of data management, analysis and ICT tools, techniques and principles
- NHS data standards, data definitions, classifications and performance indicators
- Data Protection, Freedom of Information and Caldicott
- Experience in developing computer programs.
- Experience in designing and developing databases.
- Able to trouble shoot and maintain computer systems and programs.
Desirable
- Knowledge of R/Python languages
- Experience of quality assurance and audit programmes
- Knowledege of Medical terminology, anatomy and epidemiology
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to identify and resolve complex data problems
- Accurate data input and manipulation
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent level qualification in a numerate/analytical discipline or equivalent industry experience and some experience in an data management role
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development, i.e. specialist IM&T training/study/research
Desirable
- Postgraduate degree in a relevant subject
Skills & Behaviours
Essential
- Innovative problem solver
- Can present complex technical informatics issues clearly to non-specialist audiences
- Able to cope with conflicting pressures
- Advanced interpersonal & communication skills (verbal and non-verbal), with all levels of staff.
Desirable
- Understands implications of health and social care policies for the strategic development and delivery of services
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Expert knowledge of MS SQL server, including writing advanced T-SQL code and building SSIS packages
- Advanced knowledge of data management, analysis and ICT tools, techniques and principles
- NHS data standards, data definitions, classifications and performance indicators
- Data Protection, Freedom of Information and Caldicott
- Experience in developing computer programs.
- Experience in designing and developing databases.
- Able to trouble shoot and maintain computer systems and programs.
Desirable
- Knowledge of R/Python languages
- Experience of quality assurance and audit programmes
- Knowledege of Medical terminology, anatomy and epidemiology
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to identify and resolve complex data problems
- Accurate data input and manipulation
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent level qualification in a numerate/analytical discipline or equivalent industry experience and some experience in an data management role
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development, i.e. specialist IM&T training/study/research
Desirable
- Postgraduate degree in a relevant subject
Skills & Behaviours
Essential
- Innovative problem solver
- Can present complex technical informatics issues clearly to non-specialist audiences
- Able to cope with conflicting pressures
- Advanced interpersonal & communication skills (verbal and non-verbal), with all levels of staff.
Desirable
- Understands implications of health and social care policies for the strategic development and delivery of services
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.
