Research Data Administrator
Job Description
Job summary
We are looking for a meticulous and organised Cancer Data Administrator to join our Department of Clinical Research at Musgrove Park Hospital and support the effective management of clinical trial data within the NHS. You will play a key role in transferring and maintaining high-quality data for clinical research studies, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of trial-related data. Please ensure you read the Job description to fully understand this exciting opportunity.
If you are detail-oriented, possess strong IT skills, and are keen to support ground- breaking clinical research, we would love to hear from you. This role will involve developing key documents to support the clinical delivery team and evidence of different IT platform experience would be advantageous.
Main duties of the job
As Cancer Data Administrator, you'll be responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely entry of clinical and trial-related data into various electronic data capture systems, in line with the specific protocols of each trial.
You'll provide valuable admin support to our Research Nurses including maintaining and updating databases that capture all aspects of the patient experience within clinical research studies, utilising tools such as Microsoft Excel and online web-based databases.
About us
At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:
- Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
- NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
- Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
- A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential
Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.
We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.
The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.
Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description & Person Specification for further details of duties and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of education: English, Mathematics and a science GCSE (or equivalent)
- Educated to A-level or Level 3 Advanced Diploma
- Computer qualification (eg. European Computer Driving License, MOST) or ability to demonstrate a high standard of proficiency in MS Office and electronic file management
Desirable
- NVQ level 3 (or equivalent experience) in business and administration
Experience
Essential
- Data management -- writing and running reports
- Experience of dealing with patients or the public
Desirable
- Experience in clinical data collection or audit
- Experience working with medical records
- Dealing with personal confidential and or sensitive information
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Microsoft Office, in particular Microsoft Word, Excel and Access
- Evidence of a good standard of literacy/English language skills
- Advanced keyboard skills
- Accuracy and attention to detail.
Desirable
- Research Governance
- Medical terminology
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
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Musgrove Park Hospital
Musgrove Road
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 5DA
