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Job overview
The Cambridge Cancer Trials Centre (CCTC) would like to recruit a Database Programmer who will design and maintain clinical trial databases in both REDCap and MACRO and provide database support for both commercial and non-commercially funded cancer clinical trials undertaken by the CCTC.
The role also includes managing permissions to trial databases, extracting data in a secure manner, and ensuring that protocol required tests/procedures are recorded in trial databases and in compliance with GCP guidelines.
For full details on role requirements see supplementary information on Job Description/Person Specification.
Main duties of the job
The key job functions of the Database Programming Manager are:
Design, manage and maintain electronic data capture systems for recording clinical trials data.
Support successful implementation and will be responsible for the on-going management of database systems and contribute to the development of a wide range of cutting edge research studies, working closely with scientists, academics and NHS consultants
Assist the Programming Manager, ensuring regulatory compliance for all trial data, the systems are fit for purpose and operational at all times.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Please note:- Internal applicants on permanent contracts can apply for this post as a secondment or fixed term contract. For secondments you must have the approval of your line manager before applying. If you are an internal applicant currently on a fixed term contract you are able to apply for this as a fixed term position.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 7th September 2026.
Interviews are due to be held on 28th September 2026.
Benefits to you
At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only café, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Proficient in the use of MS Office applications
- Demonstrable ability and skills to learn the use of new computing systems, packages and programming languages rapidly and accurately. Ability to communicate clearly to both technical and non-technical colleagues. An accurate worker who gives attention to detail. Able to work under pressure, methodical in approach, with effective problem-solving ability. Ability to meet tight deadlines, working under own initiative. Ability to work well within a multi-disciplinary team environment. A high level of attention to detail when producing written work.
- Ability to communicate clearly to both technical and non-technical colleagues.
- An accurate worker who gives attention to detail. Able to work under pressure, methodical in approach, with effective problem-solving ability.
- Ability to meet tight deadlines, working under own initiative.
- Ability to work well within a multi-disciplinary team environment.
- A high level of attention to detail when producing written work.
Knowledge
Essential
- Working knowledge of database technology, query building and report writing.
Desirable
- Understanding of the clinical and performance information needs within a clinical research environment.
- Understanding of search engines.
- Knowledge of statistical software packages.
- Understanding and knowledge of improving and maintaining data quality.
- Good knowledge of GCP/ICH requirements for electronic data capture and data base validation.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of some database design and related business processes.
- Experience in using the remote electronic data capture systems.
Desirable
- Awareness of current developments in clinical trials data management software.
- Experience of troubleshooting technical issues affecting database availability and implementing solutions.
- Experience working in clinical trials/clinical research data management.
- Experience in working in the academic/University and/or NHS environment.
- Experience in configuring, maintaining and reviewing database systems for collection of research data
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualifications in computer science or other related subjects with demonstrable skills and experience gained through practical work.
- Educated to Bachelor’s degree level or equivalent.
Desirable
- GCP training.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.
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