Clinical Data Manager

Job summary

This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic data management team working as part of the NHSBT Clinical Trials Unit which holds full registration with the UK Clinical Research Collaboration (UKCRC). You will contribute directly to clinical research projects and build good working relationships with NHSBTs wider research community, contributing to the translation of the basic research into improvements in patient care. The majority of our trials are in the areas of organ donation and transplantation, transfusion medicine and tissues and stem cells, to align with NHSBTs core business. You will be an important member of a small but growing team with full responsibility for your allocated trials and will be the primary point of contact. You will also represent Data Management at the monthly Trial Management Group meetings to provide updates to the Trial Managers and Chief Investigators. There are a variety of trials to work on with new trials in the pipe-line, providing scope for all aspects of Data Management from trial start-up procedures such as database design and build to finalisation procedures and database lock.

Main duties of the job

In this role you will act lead for one or more trials within the Clinical Trials Unit (CTU) portfolio, with responsibility for data entry and validation. Your responsibilities will include:- Testing and maintaining project specific clinical databases and case report forms, working as part of the trials team Being involved with other members of the trials team to create the database design/specification (from the trial protocol) and subsequently with creating the database using OpenClinica (our database management system) Generating and resolving data queries and providing regular feedback to the Clinical Data Services Manager and the rest of the trial team, at trial team meetings, for the studies you are responsible for, representing the data management aspects of the trial and raising any DM issues as appropriate. Liaise with site research staff regarding data queries sometimes requires tact and persistence! Provide ongoing support to the data entry staff at sites, including providing technical assistance and advice by email or telephone. Producing reports and graphs showing patient recruitment into trials as required. Acting as mentor to the Junior Clinical Data Managers, to train and supervise as required You will sometimes be required to travel and spend time away from base, for example to attend an investigator meeting, which will involve working irregular hours, with prior notice.

About us

At NHS Blood and Transplant, were incredibly proud of the many talented people who come together every day to make our organisation the very best it can be. We have clearly defined values that are centred around offering exceptional care to our donors and their families. We take care of each other too and we focus on building our expertise so we can change lives, provide quality support and offer fulfilling careers. Its an opportunity to contribute to a unique team as part of a service that saves lives 365 days a year. We offer brilliant benefits including 27 days of holiday (plus bank holidays), a comprehensive induction and training programme, and competitive pension scheme. We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace and aim to reflect the diverse communities we work with and positively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. Three small words, one big difference - Caring, Expert and Quality. Together we'll save and improve more lives than ever