# Research Data Officer > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/research-data-officer/b2ae60d8-b762-430d-be50-631d5aa26956 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/research-data-officer/b2ae60d8-b762-430d-be50-631d5aa26956.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust - **Location:** Royal Cornwall Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Administrative and IT - **Grade:** Band 3 - **Salary:** £25,760 - £27,476 per annum pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent: Full time - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday) - **Closing date:** 2026-08-31T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-08-18T10:51:21.079Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Cornwall/Truro/Royal_Cornwall_Hospitals_NHS_Trust/Research_Development/Research_Development-v8225326 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8225326?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### 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 For further information please visit: https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation 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. ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - Data management and/or entry - Ability to work to and meet tight deadlines - Ability to prioritise workloads - Able to remain calm when working under pressure and with competing, changing priorities **Desirable** - Minute taking experience - Audit and Monitoring skills and/or experience - Supervisory / Leadership experience ### Experience **Essential** - Experience of working in a busy office environment - Excellent knowledge and experience of using computerised data systems - Knowledge and experience of using Microsoft packages particularly Teams/Excel/Word - Database experience including extracting and/or accurate inputting **Desirable** - Experience of working in a clinical research environment and/or GCP Trained - Knowledge and/or understanding of medical terminology - Experience of working within the NHS - Leadership and / or mentoring experience ### Qualifications **Essential** - 4 GCSE's or equivalent at Grade 4 (C) or above - Data Management qualification and/or suitable experience - Computer / keyboard skills qualifications (ie: RSA) **Desirable** - Microsoft Package or similar qualifications - Supervisory and / or Leadership Qualification ## Documents - [job description and person specification (pdf, 187.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10534440) ## 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.