Job summary
Applications are for the Data Manager Role within the Cardiothoracic Directorate, based at the University Hospital of Wales.
This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience within a highly specialised directorate and would be particularly suited to individuals with strong analytical skills and an interest in data reporting.
The post provides a platform for professional development, including the enhancement of management and leadership capabilities. The successful candidate will be responsible for the direct line management of staff, contributing to both service delivery and team development within the Directorate.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that all clinical data sources, data collection, data entry, and information transfer processes within the Directorate meet the highest standards of accuracy, integrity, and reliability.
They will oversee the creation, maintenance, and validation of data held within the Directorate, ensuring that all information is presented in high-quality, professional formats for internal stakeholders and external governing bodies.
As the senior lead within the Data Team, the post-holder will manage other Data Officers, providing direct line management, leadership, and support. They will act as the primary point of contact for this team.
The post-holder will also be responsible for ensuring that all data governance requirements are fully adhered to, and that data collection processes remain secure, compliant, and robust. They will ensure that all reporting deadlines are met and that all data submissions are accurate and completed in a timely manner.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Person Specification
Qualifications/Knowledge
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Higher Degree Qualifications in a relevant subject, preferably medical or biological science
- Project Management Qualifications
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Abilitiy to work in a proactive manner to identify new risks, issues and escalate appropriately
- Knowledge of statistical concepts and appropriate software packages
- Proficient in using PC based Windows & Microsoft Office
- Knowledge of Database Set-Up and Data Management
- Knowledge of Clinical Trial Methodology & Statistical Analysis
- Knowledge of developing databases for collection of complex clinical data
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in Data Collection
- Experience of working in Management
- Previous Data Manager Experience
- Experience working in a clinical enironment within NHS, Univeristy or Pharmeceutical
- Experience of preparing REC submissions
- Experience working across organisational boundaries with MDT
- Experience of communicating effectively with all staff levels
Desirable
- Experience with developing SOPs
- Experience with preparing high level/national reports
- Experience with working on complex Clinical Data management
- Experience of regulatory inspections
Other
Essential
- Abillity to work well under pressure
- Abillity to introduce a methodical approach to problem solving
- Ability to work to tight deadlines
- Has a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Positive & enthusiastic attitude towards tasks & goals.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Knowledge
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Higher Degree Qualifications in a relevant subject, preferably medical or biological science
- Project Management Qualifications
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Abilitiy to work in a proactive manner to identify new risks, issues and escalate appropriately
- Knowledge of statistical concepts and appropriate software packages
- Proficient in using PC based Windows & Microsoft Office
- Knowledge of Database Set-Up and Data Management
- Knowledge of Clinical Trial Methodology & Statistical Analysis
- Knowledge of developing databases for collection of complex clinical data
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in Data Collection
- Experience of working in Management
- Previous Data Manager Experience
- Experience working in a clinical enironment within NHS, Univeristy or Pharmeceutical
- Experience of preparing REC submissions
- Experience working across organisational boundaries with MDT
- Experience of communicating effectively with all staff levels
Desirable
- Experience with developing SOPs
- Experience with preparing high level/national reports
- Experience with working on complex Clinical Data management
- Experience of regulatory inspections
Other
Essential
- Abillity to work well under pressure
- Abillity to introduce a methodical approach to problem solving
- Ability to work to tight deadlines
- Has a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Positive & enthusiastic attitude towards tasks & goals.
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).
