The Data Manager provides administrative support to the multi-disciplinary collaborative Trial research group(s) engaged in conducting trials; The Data Manager is responsible for the clinical research data set for one or more clinical trial(s) protocols which are designed to improve the treatment and care of patients. Day to day principal duties include obtaining, entering and cleaning data from participating sites
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Educated to ‘A’ level, or other formal vocational qualification (e.g. HND or NVQ 4) or equivalent relevant work experience ideally gained in an administrative capacity in a data handling environment (medical or academic setting); Experience of medical data coding, data entry and data validation techniques. Able to query and maintain computer databases, including Microsoft Access; IT Skills: Strong all-round office management experience and possess secretarial skills including computing and office automation skills (e.g. email, word processing, document layout etc); Ability to follow complex data management and administration procedures including the operation and maintenance of computer database and information systems; Ability to identify and break down potential problems using past experience and knowledge of good research practices; Ability to work independently to gather information and identify missing or inaccurate data; Critical attention to detail including high standards of accuracy; Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team; Works well independently, with access to advice in deciding own short-term priorities and timetabling of tasks to meet agreed deadlines; Ability to develop an understanding of the general underlying concepts of trial design, conduct and analysis; Ability to develop and improve working procedures with support from colleagues and supervision from the Trial Coordinator to ensure consistent interpretation and coding of the data
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Data Manager - 58295 Click here to go back to search results Apply Now Full Time/Part Time Full Time Duration of Post 12 months from start date Post is open to: External and internal candidates Grade 400 Salary Full time starting salary is normally in the range £18,793 to £20,147. With potential progression once in post to £24,591 a year. New staff are eligible to join the University’s new defined contribution pension scheme. Existing staff may continue to receive their current benefits. Additional Information The Birmingham Clinical Trials Unit (BCTU) is a leading national clinical trials unit (CTU) within the College of Medical & Dental Sciences at the University of Birmingham specialising in the design, conduct and analysis of definitive clinical trials and test evaluation studies, under the Directorship of Professor Peter Brocklehurst. BCTU was established in 1997, and has evolved into one of the largest and most effective CTUs in the UK, undertaking high quality late phase clinical trials, diagnostic and test evaluation studies, systematic reviews and methodological research across a wide range of disease areas in both the primary and secondary care settings. BCTU has a strong human resource base of over 100 people, with specialist statistical, methodological, trial management, quality assurance and database development expertise, who currently oversee the design, setup, coordination, analysis and reporting of the Unit’s clinical trial research. As a UK Clinical Research Collaboration (UKCRC) registered CTU, the BCTU’s experience in co-ordinating multi-centre clinical trials, the presence of expert staff and robust quality assurance systems, and evidence of long-term viability of capacity for trial co-ordination is well recognised. The unit receives National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) CTU funding to support the unit in developing and supporting NIHR trials. Our aim is to help stimulate, develop, conduct, support, analyse and report high quality clinical research to generate more reliable evidence on causes and best treatment of a wide range of diseases. The Unit has a strong track record of coordinating cutting edge clinical trials from initiation through to completion. Terms and Conditions Support Job Purpose The Data Manager provides administrative support to the multi-disciplinary collaborative Trial research group(s) engaged in conducting trials The Data Manager is responsible for the clinical research data set for one or more clinical trial(s) protocols which are designed to improve the treatment and care of patients. Day to day principal duties include obtaining, entering and cleaning data from participating sites. Person Specification •Educated to ‘A’ level, or other formal vocational qualification (e.g. HND or NVQ 4) or equivalent relevant work experience ideally gained in an administrative capacity in a data handling environment (medical or academic setting). •Experience of medical data coding, data entry and data validation techniques. Able to query and maintain computer databases, including Microsoft Access. •IT Skills: Strong all-round office management experience and possess secretarial skills including computing and office automation skills (e.g. email, word processing, document layout etc). •Ability to follow complex data management and administration procedures including the operation and maintenance of computer database and information systems. •Ability to identify and break down potential problems using past experience and knowledge of good research practices. •Ability to work independently to gather information and identify missing or inaccurate data. •Critical attention to detail including high standards of accuracy. •Excellent written and verbal communication skills. •Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team. •Works well independently, with access to advice in deciding own short-term priorities and timetabling of tasks to meet agreed deadlines. •Ability to develop an understanding of the general underlying concepts of trial design, conduct and analysis. •Ability to develop and improve working procedures with support from colleagues and supervision from the Trial Coordinator to ensure consistent interpretation and coding of the data. Closing Date 22 Nov 2017 A full job description is available in PDF format http://www.download.bham.ac.uk/vacancies/jd/58295.pdf Apply Now If you do not have Adobe software you can view the full job description by clicking here to download Adobe software free of charge. (This will take you to an external site). Email this vacancy to a friend University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TT, UK Tel: 0121 415 9000
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