Assistant Real World Data Manager (XN06)
Job Description
Job summary
Research and Innovation in the NHS drives new insights that lead to improvements in care locally, nationally and internationally. Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (LTHT) is one of the most research-active NHS Trusts in the country, recruiting >100,000 patients into research since April 2020 and host to multiple NIHR and other externally funded research programmes. More on our work and how we are changing the future of healthcare for the benefit of our patients can be found at https://youtu.be/rGcNzIUckqo.
The use of data and digital technologies has the potential to revolutionise our understanding of human health, treatments and to leverage efficiencies in service provision. Leeds Teaching Hospitals has established a leading role nationally for its use of routinely collected clinical data in research, having established multiple commercial partnerships over the last 5 years.
Expected Shortlisting Date
23/04/2025
Planned Interview Date
30/04/2025
Main duties of the job
The Assistant Real World Data Manager will principally support the Research Data Informatics Manager in servicing requests for real-world data from researchers. The post holder will assist with initial discussions with researchers and support them through the applications process. The post holder will extract, de-identify data and disseminate the data, as well as supporting work to ensure that datasets can be identified and used for research purposes. The Assistant Real World Data Manager will also be required to support other technical and administrative activities of the Research Data and Informatics Team (R-DIT). Key duties will include:
Will work under the supervision of the Research Data Informatics Manager in providing an end-to-end service for providing data to researchers.
Will engage with researchers as customers and endeavour to provide the best possible customer service throughout the lifetime of a project.
The post holder will respond to queries regarding the use of Trust data for purposes other than direct patient care using telephone, the shared team mailbox or in person.
Will ensure that that any advice given complies with Trust policies and statutory requirements for the use of Trust data.
Will work closely with Information Governance to ensure that all work carried out complies with data protection laws and regulations.
About us
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.
Job responsibilities
Key attributes that postholders will need to have will include:
1. Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of a wide range of general and specialised computer software/ hardware used to collect research data.
2. Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of one or more computer programming languages (including SQL).
3. Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of database design.
4. Demonstrates knowledge of Software Engineering and its associated design methodologies / strategies
5. Ability to use own initiative, solve complex problems, make decisions.
6. In depth knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite.
7. Knowledge of relevant acts of parliament as they pertain to the use and abuse of computer systems, and especially the Data Protection Act 2018 and the General Data Protection Regulations
8. Knowledge of Security threats to and via computer systems
9. Awareness and implications of wider Health research issues.
10. Be familiar with medical terminology
11. Working with others to ensure that all necessary permissions are in place before any data is released for use in research programmes.
12. Work with staff who are unfamiliar with the use of health data, providing information about including guidance around its uses, the logic and rules involved and its limitations.
13. Be able to build and maintain a productive working relationship with colleagues across corporate and operational teams within the Trust and with a wide variety of external stakeholders from academic and industrial backgrounds.
14. Manage multiple data sources and requests and ensure a consistent, coherent output is achieved
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Expert knowledge of MS SQL server, including writing advanced T-SQL code and building SSIS packages
- Advanced knowledge of data management, analysis and ICT tools, techniques and principles
- NHS data standards, data definitions, classifications and performance indicators
- Data Protection, Freedom of Information and Caldicott
- Experience in developing computer programs.
- Experience in designing and developing databases.
- Able to trouble shoot and maintain computer systems and programs.
Desirable
- Knowledge of R/Python languages
- Experience of quality assurance and audit programmes
- Knowledege of Medical terminology, anatomy and epidemiology
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to identify and resolve complex data problems
- Accurate data input and manipulation
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent level qualification in a numerate/analytical discipline or equivalent industry experience and some experience in an data management role
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development, i.e. specialist IM&T training/study/research
Desirable
- Postgraduate degree in a relevant subject
Skills & Behaviours
Essential
- Innovative problem solver
- Can present complex technical informatics issues clearly to non-specialist audiences
- Able to cope with conflicting pressures
- Advanced interpersonal & communication skills (verbal and non-verbal), with all levels of staff.
Desirable
- Understands implications of health and social care policies for the strategic development and delivery of services
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Address
St. James's University Hospital
Beckett Street
Leeds
LS9 7TF
