# Data Assistant > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/data-assistant/aa33d9b5-b1f6-417e-a904-3142cb5fd2da - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/data-assistant/aa33d9b5-b1f6-417e-a904-3142cb5fd2da.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** London - **Region:** London - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Administrative and IT - **Salary:** £31,554 - £33,270 per annum, including high cost allowance - **Contract type:** Fixed term: 2 years (Full time - 37.5 hrs per week) - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-08-17T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-08-03T10:00:37.880Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/Brixton/Kings_College_Hospital_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Research_Development_Data/Research_Development_Data-v8201071 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8201071?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.kch.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Research and Development (R&D) Data Assistant - Band 3 £31,554 - £33,270 Inclusive of HCAS + per annum Fixed term: 2 years - Full time 37.5 hours per week The post-holder will provide high quality data management support and will be responsible for using and maintaining the EDGE database as well as using Microsoft Excel to produce and manipulate reports generated in EDGE and EPIC. The maintenance of the quality and content of the data will be a key function of this post which will be achieved by regular error checking and accurately entering large amounts of data, ensuring that the data is stored in accordance with the Data Protection Act and relevant guidelines. ### Main duties of the job - Responsible for modifying and validating the databases and to support any development work. Maintain databases and ensure their security and compliance with the data protection act. - Accurately and efficiently enter data on to current databases. This will require a high level of attention to detail and accuracy. - Regularly action reports to help in the cleaning of data therefore ensuring data is relevant and up-to-date. - To be the first point of contact for epic administrative enquiries. - Be responsible for actioning requests to set up new studies. - Manage access for new starters and leavers when not managed by individual research delivery Unit - Liaise with staff locally and nationally to create appropriate data collection methods and provide reports. - Identify and recommend changes to procedures within the service which will improve the quality of service to patients. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Information management Run reports from the current databases to provide information as required by the R&D managers, Senior Facilitators and Research Data Officer; this will include regular reports and ad hoc reports. Assist in the submission of external reports required by research regulators, including the quarterly Performance in Initiating & Delivery (PID) national submission. To constantly review, streamline and update processes for recording data, in order to improve data quality within the service. To take part in decision making and influence departmental changes, and contribute to and participate in review of systems, policies and procedures. EPIC Support To be responsible for arranging access for research monitors, for areas where this responsibility is not devolved to the Research Delivery Units To have systems in place for escalating queries to appropriate escalation points. To undertake any other EPIC administrative duties. Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details of the main responsibilities of the role. ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - Excellent verbal & written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels. - Effective in managing own time & meeting deadlines. - Excellent analytical and numerical skills. - Ability to work independently under minimal supervision and use own initiative. - Ability to be proactive & show initiative in proposing and carrying out new administrative procedures. - Ability to prioritise; to be organised and flexible. **Desirable** - Interest in research. ### Knowledge **Essential** - Previous experience working with databases including data entry, queries and reporting - Proven IT skills including use of Microsoft Excel, Word, Access and Outlook. **Desirable** - Previous experience of EDGE. - Working knowledge of Research Governance. ### Qualifications **Essential** - Educated to a minimum of GCSE grade C or equivalent in Maths and English. - Previous experience working with databases including data entry, queries and reporting. **Desirable** - Previous experience at working in a research/academic environment. ## Documents - [denmark hill site map (pdf, 1.2mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=606) - [b3 data assistant jd (pdf, 648.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10506985) - [princess royal (pruh) site map (pdf, 1.4mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=607) - [visa and sponsorship information (pdf, 344.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2817) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.