Data Coordinator
NHS AfC: Band 5
Main area Research and Innovation Grade NHS AfC: Band 5 Contract Fixed term: 2 years (End date: 31 August 2027) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 349-RES-6953614
Site Manchester BRC Town Manchester Salary £29,970 - £36,483 Per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 07/05/2025 23:59
Job Overview
Data is a key component to the monitoring and success of the the National Institute of Health and Care Research (NIHR) Manchester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) hosted by Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT). Data keeps our stakeholders informed about progress and activity.
As part of the Data Team, the post-holder will be responsible for supporting the Information and Data Manager with the production, development and promotion of a range of information and analysis services to meet the reporting requirements of the BRC.
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Main duties of the job
• Implement data collection mechanisms to provide metrics for reporting
• Audit and validate data stored within systems to check quality and identify errors or missing information
• Provide routine and ad hoc information on request
• Undertake data analysis and produce accurate and user-friendly reports
• Coordinate the preparation of data submissions to NIHR / DHSC as part of regular annual reports
• Please read through the Job Description to understand all the duties of the job.
Working for our organisation
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We’re creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you’ll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We’ve also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We’re proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What’s more, we’re excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’ that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
We’re looking forward to hearing from you!
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
• Degree in a science, data or health related discipline or relevant experience of scientific and medical research and health data gained in an NHS research setting
Desirable criteria
• Post graduate certificate in clinical research or other relevant health data post graduate qualification.
Knowledge
Essential criteria
• Knowledge of the use of NHS research and/or IT management systems.
• Experience in multiple computer software packages including Microsoft Office in particular advanced use of spreadsheets.
• Knowledge of database management including query and report design.
Desirable criteria
• Knowledge of NHS research funding, application, approval and governance.
Training and Experience
Essential criteria
• Experience in the set up, testing and validation of information systems.
• Experience of querying databases using SQL or other methods.
• Experience of super user level management of information systems and user support.
• Experience communicating data collection requirements to non-technical staff to support the creation of data management plans at project levels.
Desirable criteria
• Familiar with the format of NIHR and other NHS report datasets.
• Experience of working with networks and external organisations, e.g. universities
• Experience of data visualisation using Power BI or similar tools.
Skills And Abilities
Essential criteria
• Advanced IT skills including MS Word, Excel, SQL-Server, Access and other database packages, PowerPoint, Publisher, Internet and email
• Ability to compile, interrogate and perform complex analysis of data to produce meaningful and accessible management reports tailored to the requirements of the intended audience.
• Ability to identify and analyse information management problems and to offer relevant solutions
• Experience of working to tight deadlines and ability to prioritise competing demands under pressure to achieve targets
• Attention to detail
• Ability to use own initiative.
Desirable criteria
• Experience of line management of staff; workload allocation, performing appraisals and providing objective based development of staff; dealing with staff performance and disciplinary issues.
• Ability to create and edit visual basic macros in Excel and Access
• Able to meaningfully present data to audiences from a range of backgrounds.
Attributes
Essential criteria
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Able to work unsupervised and as part of a team including the delegation of work to supporting staff.
• Excellent time management skills.
Desirable criteria
• Willingness and motivation for home working and travel locally for meetings and events
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Documents to download
• Job description (PDF, 336.6KB)
• Person Specification (PDF, 184.6KB)
• Functional requirements (PDF, 992.2KB)
• Candidate Essential Guide Non Medical (PDF, 1.3MB)
Apply online now
Further details / informal visits contact
Name Alan Sheill Job title Information and Data Manager Email address Alan.Sheill@mft.nhs.uk
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NHS AfC: Band 5
Main area Research and Innovation Grade NHS AfC: Band 5 Contract Fixed term: 2 years (End date: 31 August 2027) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 349-RES-6953614
Site Manchester BRC Town Manchester Salary £29,970 - £36,483 Per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 07/05/2025 23:59
Job Overview
Data is a key component to the monitoring and success of the the National Institute of Health and Care Research (NIHR) Manchester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) hosted by Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT). Data keeps our stakeholders informed about progress and activity.
As part of the Data Team, the post-holder will be responsible for supporting the Information and Data Manager with the production, development and promotion of a range of information and analysis services to meet the reporting requirements of the BRC.
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Main duties of the job
• Implement data collection mechanisms to provide metrics for reporting
• Audit and validate data stored within systems to check quality and identify errors or missing information
• Provide routine and ad hoc information on request
• Undertake data analysis and produce accurate and user-friendly reports
• Coordinate the preparation of data submissions to NIHR / DHSC as part of regular annual reports
• Please read through the Job Description to understand all the duties of the job.
Working for our organisation
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We’re creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you’ll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We’ve also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We’re proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What’s more, we’re excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’ that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
We’re looking forward to hearing from you!
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
• Degree in a science, data or health related discipline or relevant experience of scientific and medical research and health data gained in an NHS research setting
Desirable criteria
• Post graduate certificate in clinical research or other relevant health data post graduate qualification.
Knowledge
Essential criteria
• Knowledge of the use of NHS research and/or IT management systems.
• Experience in multiple computer software packages including Microsoft Office in particular advanced use of spreadsheets.
• Knowledge of database management including query and report design.
Desirable criteria
• Knowledge of NHS research funding, application, approval and governance.
Training and Experience
Essential criteria
• Experience in the set up, testing and validation of information systems.
• Experience of querying databases using SQL or other methods.
• Experience of super user level management of information systems and user support.
• Experience communicating data collection requirements to non-technical staff to support the creation of data management plans at project levels.
Desirable criteria
• Familiar with the format of NIHR and other NHS report datasets.
• Experience of working with networks and external organisations, e.g. universities
• Experience of data visualisation using Power BI or similar tools.
Skills And Abilities
Essential criteria
• Advanced IT skills including MS Word, Excel, SQL-Server, Access and other database packages, PowerPoint, Publisher, Internet and email
• Ability to compile, interrogate and perform complex analysis of data to produce meaningful and accessible management reports tailored to the requirements of the intended audience.
• Ability to identify and analyse information management problems and to offer relevant solutions
• Experience of working to tight deadlines and ability to prioritise competing demands under pressure to achieve targets
• Attention to detail
• Ability to use own initiative.
Desirable criteria
• Experience of line management of staff; workload allocation, performing appraisals and providing objective based development of staff; dealing with staff performance and disciplinary issues.
• Ability to create and edit visual basic macros in Excel and Access
• Able to meaningfully present data to audiences from a range of backgrounds.
Attributes
Essential criteria
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Able to work unsupervised and as part of a team including the delegation of work to supporting staff.
• Excellent time management skills.
Desirable criteria
• Willingness and motivation for home working and travel locally for meetings and events
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Documents to download
• Job description (PDF, 336.6KB)
• Person Specification (PDF, 184.6KB)
• Functional requirements (PDF, 992.2KB)
• Candidate Essential Guide Non Medical (PDF, 1.3MB)
Apply online now
Further details / informal visits contact
Name Alan Sheill Job title Information and Data Manager Email address Alan.Sheill@mft.nhs.uk
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