Research Data Officer

Job overview

This role is open to all applicants. However, in line with Cornwall First recruitment principles, initial shortlisting will prioritise applicants from Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, and the Integrated Care Board for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

The main responsibly of this role is to undertake data management duties to support the Senior Research Data Officer (SRDO) in line with the job description and to support with the supervision of the Assistant Research Data Officer (ARDO), delegating duties appropriate to their level and in line with their job descriptions. The post holder will work with the SRDO and clinical teams to ensure the accurate and timely data management of all active research studies, working with external stakeholders to ensure an efficient service whilst always working to current regulatory guidance and Trust Policies and standard operating procedures (SOP’s).

Main duties of the job

Primary Responsibilities Include:

Data:

Under the direction of the SRDO, undertake complex data entry using computerised and paper-based systems ensuring responsibility that the data is accurate, timely, consistent, and up to date

Undertake regular quality checks of own work

Assisting with data queries in a timely manner, working closely with research nurses and administrators to ensure resolution

Liaising with the study leads and clinical staff to assist with the co-ordination, upload, checking and resolution of data and data queries

Under the direction of the SDRO, uploading case report forms

Assisting in sending images (Radiology/CT/MRI) internally and externally as directed

Responsibility for extracting confidential and sensitive information from bespoke databases such as PAS and Maxims

Developing an understanding of specialty specific data

Continued delivery of consistent and accurate attention to detail to ensure quality and efficiency of processes

Being fully conversant with EDGE and RADICO (internal research databases) and understanding how to use and navigate as appropriate

Under the direction of the Data Study Coordinator and Senior Research Data Officer (SRDO), undertaking a supervisory role of the Assistant Research Data Officer, delegating duties appropriate to their level and in line with their job description

Attend training sessions on specialist software required for specific research trial data capture

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.

To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

Identity Checks

Professional registration and qualification checks

Employment history and reference checks

Occupational Health clearance

Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check

Right to work in the UK

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We reserve the right to close this advert early.

We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.