Job summary
The haematology department at UCLH, are excited to advertise for the role of Senior Data Manager. The successful candidate will manage the Data Management team responsible for three UCLH services: CAR-T service; BMT service and Red Cell service alongside The Red Cell Network.
With 60% of the role overseeing data management of these pioneering services within UCLH and 40% to leading TRCN's data coordination and management the successful candidate will have the opportunity to drive the use of data to shape the future of services and patient care regionally and nationally. The position provides the opportunity to develop your skills in collecting, analysing, and disseminating raw data into actionable insights which can support service development and improve patient outcomes; drive and maintain robust databases that underpin data-driven initiatives and developments and develop innovative ways of streamlining and improving processes.
We are looking for a logical, forward-thinking individual with; excellent leadership, a drive for and strength in collaborative relationships and an ability to engage with both internal and external stakeholders through strong communication skills.
If you are an experienced data manager with line management experience and are looking for the next step in your career and for the opportunity to make an impact on healthcare services, we encourage you to contact the recruiting manager for more information.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for overseeing the data management team for UCLH and TRCN.
The main duties include:
Communication and Representation
- Represent data management services to audiences within the Trust and beyond.
- Develop the team's data visualisation and interpretation capabilities to provide meaningful insights to clinicians and service management.
Reporting and Analysis
- Provide data for internal and external stakeholder research studies as requested
Information Systems and Data Management
- Develop and refine existing processes to improve data management capacity.
- Drive improvement in quality and completeness in existing data sets.
- Seek out and develop opportunities to eliminate duplication of effort and re-keying of data.
- Own, maintain and develop our standing datasets.
- Monitor the collection of data and data entry for the National Haemoglobinopathy Registry across TRCN.
- Monitor, plan for and manage data submissions for external bodies such as EBMT and internal stakeholders.
Research and Service Development
- Collaborate with other data managers, EBMT and TRCN to promote consistency in methods and approach.
- Contribute to the development of haemoglobinopathy data management services within the Trust, HCC and nationally.
People Management /Performance
- Manager and lead the performance of the team
- Coordinate and oversee data reporting across TRCN, liaising with relevant operational managers as necessary.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
- University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
- National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
- Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
- University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
- Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
- University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
- The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
- University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
At UCLH, we have a real 'One Team' ethos, and our values - safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.
Job description
Job responsibilities
"This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application"
For more information regarding the main responsibilities of the role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
"This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application"
For more information regarding the main responsibilities of the role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Graduate with a degree in relevant field or equivalent knowledge gained through experience
Desirable
- Science related degree
- Data analyst / data science qualification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable IT and computer literacy, especially in MS Excel; ability to learn new packages readily
- Database management
- Previous experience or working with hospital data e.g. electronic patient records for data extraction
- Previous line management experience
Desirable
- Working knowledge of a statistical package such as SPSS or STATA
- Interest in research and clinical trials
- Awareness and understanding of national policy concerning patient care and developments concerning national plans
- Some medical knowledge or qualifications
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Demonstrable experience working in a role that requires data to be manipulated e.g. experience in: ?Clinical Trials ?Data Management Protocols ?Experience in supporting analysis of large quantities of data. Database management and maintenance.
- Actively maintains and champions the highest standards of data quality in own work and communicates these standards to the immediate and wider team, flagging and correcting errors and related risks
- Able to solve complex problems using a variety of sources and formats including proxies
- Anticipates problems and takes preventative action or applies contingency measures
- Self-motivated, able to work under pressure, to tight deadlines and conflicting priorities.
- Ability to work effectively within a team
Desirable
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to adapt style and method as appropriate; able to convey clear messages on complex matters in a clear and structured way
- Evidence of interpersonal and presentational skills with internal and external partners and stakeholders
- Experience of project work in the NHS
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Graduate with a degree in relevant field or equivalent knowledge gained through experience
Desirable
- Science related degree
- Data analyst / data science qualification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable IT and computer literacy, especially in MS Excel; ability to learn new packages readily
- Database management
- Previous experience or working with hospital data e.g. electronic patient records for data extraction
- Previous line management experience
Desirable
- Working knowledge of a statistical package such as SPSS or STATA
- Interest in research and clinical trials
- Awareness and understanding of national policy concerning patient care and developments concerning national plans
- Some medical knowledge or qualifications
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Demonstrable experience working in a role that requires data to be manipulated e.g. experience in: ?Clinical Trials ?Data Management Protocols ?Experience in supporting analysis of large quantities of data. Database management and maintenance.
- Actively maintains and champions the highest standards of data quality in own work and communicates these standards to the immediate and wider team, flagging and correcting errors and related risks
- Able to solve complex problems using a variety of sources and formats including proxies
- Anticipates problems and takes preventative action or applies contingency measures
- Self-motivated, able to work under pressure, to tight deadlines and conflicting priorities.
- Ability to work effectively within a team
Desirable
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to adapt style and method as appropriate; able to convey clear messages on complex matters in a clear and structured way
- Evidence of interpersonal and presentational skills with internal and external partners and stakeholders
- Experience of project work in the NHS
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).
