Job summary
An opportunity has arisen within the Cardiovascular Research Team for two full-time Data Managers.
The team delivers a large portfolio of studies across Cardio and Transplant. The Data Managers work closely with the multi-disciplinary team to provide opportunities into clinical research.
The Data Manager is an integral part of the Cardio Research Team, in which they are responsible for the data collected within the portfolio of clinical trials. The post holder will be responsible for the timely entry of data and query resolution.
The positions available are full-time, based at Freeman Hospital.
- Interview Date: Monday 18 August 2025
- 37 hours 30 minutes/week
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be responsible for the collection of data relating to patients recruited onto Cardio and Transplant clinical trials, ensuring data is entered onto several trial databases in line with Information Governance, Data Protection and GDPR. With this it's imperative that the successful candidate has a high level of attention to detail, is organised and can manage their own time.
The candidate will be responsible for data query resolution locally, nationally and internationally. With this you must have excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate across different mediums and a variety of multi-disciplinary staff.
We would expect all candidates applying and the successful candidate to have previous database experience and experience in all aspects of Microsoft Windows.
About us
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:
o Freeman Hospital
o Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
o Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)
o Newcastle Dental Hospital
o Newcastle Fertility Centre
o Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
o Northern Genetics Service
o Cramlington Manor Walks
These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To be responsible for the collection of data relating to patients treated within the department, in particular, where the patient is entered onto a clinical trial.
- Act as a point of contact for regional, national and international data queries.
- Ensure that Trust policy regarding Data Protection is adhered to.
- Assist the Trial Coordinator in all aspects of maintaining records of patients on trials and the regulatory issues that govern the management of clinical trials
- Provide administrative support when needed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To be responsible for the collection of data relating to patients treated within the department, in particular, where the patient is entered onto a clinical trial.
- Act as a point of contact for regional, national and international data queries.
- Ensure that Trust policy regarding Data Protection is adhered to.
- Assist the Trial Coordinator in all aspects of maintaining records of patients on trials and the regulatory issues that govern the management of clinical trials
- Provide administrative support when needed.
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Knowledge of trust policy regarding Data Protection - Caldicott Guidelines, Data Protection Act
Desirable
- Good working knowledge of clinical trials and the regulatory bodies to include: GCP, ICH
- Knowledge of eRecord
SKILLS
Essential
- Must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills - able to communicate across a multi-disciplinary team (both verbal and written)
- Ability to prioritise tasks and demonstrate organisational and time management skills.
- Ability to accurately transfer data from one medium to another (using paper based and electronic data capture).
Desirable
- Ability to collate, analyse and present accurate data.
Experience
Essential
- Previous database experience.
- Must be experienced in all aspects of Microsoft Windows applications.
- Previous experience of data management.
Desirable
- Previous experience in a health care environment
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Educated to A level standard or equivalent qualification / experience
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Knowledge of trust policy regarding Data Protection - Caldicott Guidelines, Data Protection Act
Desirable
- Good working knowledge of clinical trials and the regulatory bodies to include: GCP, ICH
- Knowledge of eRecord
SKILLS
Essential
- Must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills - able to communicate across a multi-disciplinary team (both verbal and written)
- Ability to prioritise tasks and demonstrate organisational and time management skills.
- Ability to accurately transfer data from one medium to another (using paper based and electronic data capture).
Desirable
- Ability to collate, analyse and present accurate data.
Experience
Essential
- Previous database experience.
- Must be experienced in all aspects of Microsoft Windows applications.
- Previous experience of data management.
Desirable
- Previous experience in a health care environment
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Educated to A level standard or equivalent qualification / experience
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).
