Data Analyst

Job overview

We are looking for an ambitious, self-motivated data specialist with strong SQL, data handling and analytical skills to help manage and develop two large longitudinal databases: the established UK National Neonatal Research Database (NNRD) and the newly established International Neonatal Research Database.

The successful candidate will join Professor Modi’s Neonatal Research Group based at the Chelsea and Westminster campus of Imperial College London. This is a multi-professional group of around 20 staff and students. The post holder will work closely with senior clinicians, other analysts, and the Senior Data Analyst. They will take a supportive role in data curation, managing and developing the databases. They will also contribute to research conducted by the Group.

Main duties of the job

• Assisting with maintaining the UK National Neonatal Research Database (NNRD) and the International Neonatal Research Database
• Managing the Group data servers (Linux)
• Managing online PowerBI tools
• Liaison as required with the IT departments of Chelsea & Westminster Hospital and Imperial College London
• Liaison as required with the Imperial Clinical Trials Unit on research projects involving electronic data
• Working closely with neonatal medicine research group staff and students
• Providing data management support for research studies using the NNRD and other databases
• Contributing to the wider work of the Neonatal Research Group
• Conducting data queries
• Preparation of datasets ready for statistical analysis
• Production of data models for data dictionaries
• Contribution to the intellectual life of the department
• Contribution to the preparation of manuscripts for publication
• Active participation in meetings
• To comply with confidentiality agreements and the Data Protection Act
• Timely execution of work

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Purpose of the Post

We are looking for an ambitious, self-motivated data specialist with strong SQL, data handling and analytical skills to help manage and develop two large longitudinal databases: the established UK National Neonatal Research Database; NNRD and the newly established International Neonatal Research Database.

Professor Modi and her group established the NNRD in 2007. This holds operational clinical information captured in the course of clinical care, as a national resource to support health services evaluations and research. Data in the NNRD comprise the Neonatal Data Set (an approved NHS information standard) and includes demographic details, and daily records of interventions and treatments throughout the neonatal in-patient stay, information on diagnoses and outcomes, and follow-up health status at age two-years. All neonatal units in England, Wales and Scotland submit data to the NNRD through their data entry supplier.

The appointee will also be responsible for developing and curating interactive PowerBI visualisation tools. There is ample opportunity for additional involvement in the wider areas of work of the Group, commensurate with the interests and career aspirations of the successful candidate.

Further details of the Neonatal Data Analysis Unit and of the National Neonatal Research Database at https://www.imperial.ac.uk/neonatal-data-analysis-unit/

This is a full-time position, but part-time applicants will be considered if they match the person specification. The post is subject to probationary review after 3 months. S/he will be expected to play a full and active role in the academic life of the Neonatal Research Group.

Key working relationships in this post will include: the Neonatal Research Group staff and students; Imperial Clinical Trials Unit; Chelsea & Westminster NHS Foundation Trust Information Technology Department; Imperial College London Information Technology Department and international collaborators.

Key Working Relationships (internal):

• Members of the Neonatal Medicine Research Group
• Imperial College London Information Technology Department
• Imperial Clinical Trials Unit Research Manager
• Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
• Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
• Other Departments within Imperial College and Chelsea and Westminster

Key Working Relationships (external):

• Health Data Research UK Team
• National and international stakeholders

Roles and responsibilities

Other Duties

• Attend relevant meetings
• Undertake any necessary training and/or development
• Other duties commensurate with the grade of the post as directed by line manager
• Observe and comply with all organisational policies and regulations, including policies and procedures on Confidentiality, Conflict of Interest, Data Protection, Equal Opportunities, Financial Regulations, Health and Safety, Information Technology, Private Engagements and Register of Interests, and Smoking
• Undertake specific safety responsibilities relevant to individual roles, as set out by the organisation