Job summary
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This role offers an exciting opportunity to help build on the CPRDs 30-years of providing data for drug safety and epidemiological studies, resulting in over 3,500 peer-reviewed publications investigating drug safety, use of medicines, effectiveness of health policy, health care delivery and disease risk factors. Join us to help support delivery of our real-world research services that inform clinical guidance and best practice.
The Research Data Governance (RDG) Officer is responsible for supporting the management of CPRDs compliance with legal, regulatory, ethics and policy requirements, with a particular focus on information governance (IG).
Reporting to the Head of Information Governance (Clinical Practice Research Datalink), the post holder will provide research data governance support across all CPRD teams. The purpose of the role is to help ensure that CPRDs primary care and linked data assets are managed and used legally, ethically, securely, efficiently and effectively to maximise the value of CPRDs research data for public health research. The post holder will also liaise with internal and external stakeholders as required.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking a motivated individual with experience of data or information governance, risk and compliance (GRC), ideally in an NHS, health, health research or health research services organisation.
The post holder will be competent at managing and proactively resolving routine data governance issues, be highly organised/possess strong administrative skills, be capable of delivering multiple tasks to a high standard, possess good written and verbal communication skills, and be capable of liaising with stakeholders from diverse backgrounds.
Key responsibilities:
- Supporting the delivery of a robust information governance framework
- Supporting information risk management
- Supporting legal, ethical and regulatory approvals for use of patient data for research
- Promoting best practice and providing up-to-date information
About us
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency enhance and improve the health of millions of people every day through the effective regulation of medicines and medical devices, underpinned by science and research.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Research Data Governance (RDG) Officer is responsible for supporting the management of CPRDs compliance with legal, regulatory, ethics and policy requirements, with a particular focus on information governance (IG).
Reporting to the Head of Information Governance (Clinical Practice Research Datalink), the post holder will provide research data governance support across all CPRD teams. The purpose of the role is to help ensure that CPRDs primary care and linked data assets are managed and used legally, ethically, securely, efficiently and effectively to maximise the value of CPRDs research data for public health research. The post holder will also liaise with internal and external stakeholders as required.
We are seeking a motivated individual with experience of data or information governance, compliance (GRC), ideally in an NHS, health, health research or health research services organisation. The post holder will be competent at managing and proactively resolving routine data governance issues, be highly organised/possess strong administrative skills, be capable of delivering multiple tasks to a high standard, possess good written and verbal communication skills, and be capable of liaising with stakeholders from diverse backgrounds.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Research Data Governance (RDG) Officer is responsible for supporting the management of CPRDs compliance with legal, regulatory, ethics and policy requirements, with a particular focus on information governance (IG).
Reporting to the Head of Information Governance (Clinical Practice Research Datalink), the post holder will provide research data governance support across all CPRD teams. The purpose of the role is to help ensure that CPRDs primary care and linked data assets are managed and used legally, ethically, securely, efficiently and effectively to maximise the value of CPRDs research data for public health research. The post holder will also liaise with internal and external stakeholders as required.
We are seeking a motivated individual with experience of data or information governance, compliance (GRC), ideally in an NHS, health, health research or health research services organisation. The post holder will be competent at managing and proactively resolving routine data governance issues, be highly organised/possess strong administrative skills, be capable of delivering multiple tasks to a high standard, possess good written and verbal communication skills, and be capable of liaising with stakeholders from diverse backgrounds.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of data or information governance, risk and compliance (GRC), ideally in an NHS, health, health research or health research services organisation. (A/I) [Lead criteria]
Technical Criteria
Essential
- Degree qualification or relevant qualification/experience in life sciences, healthcare, law, ethics, information management or information governance. (A)
- Knowledge of the benefits and sensitivities of using patient records in research. (A/I/T)
- High degree of computer literacy. Strong organisational/administrative skills. Good verbal and written communication skills. (A/I)
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of data or information governance, risk and compliance (GRC), ideally in an NHS, health, health research or health research services organisation. (A/I) [Lead criteria]
Technical Criteria
Essential
- Degree qualification or relevant qualification/experience in life sciences, healthcare, law, ethics, information management or information governance. (A)
- Knowledge of the benefits and sensitivities of using patient records in research. (A/I/T)
- High degree of computer literacy. Strong organisational/administrative skills. Good verbal and written communication skills. (A/I)
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.
