Research Information Lead

Job description

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

Barts Health supports the Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage.

We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.

Job overview

Applications are invited from individuals with experience in clinical research performance management and a strong understanding of data analysis and visualisation to join the Joint Research Management Office (JRMO).

The JRMO is a joint office which manages clinical research on behalf of Barts Health NHS Trust and Queen Mary University of London (QMUL). This is a very busy department within the JRMO, working with our researchers to ensure the research management and governance objectives of both organisations are met.

The post is based at the Joint Research Management Office, Dept. W, Mile End Road, with current onsite attendance requirement of 2 days per week (subject to change).

Main duties of the job

The Research Information Lead will lead the management, quality and use of research data, ensuring accurate and timely information is captured across the local portfolio management systems and other digital platforms. This will include oversight of research data systems, developing reports and provision of analytical insight to support operational performance, strategic planning and regulatory requirements.

They will support the senior management by delivering clear, reliable reporting on research activity and performance. The role will also provide training and guidance to JRMO and research staff across Barts Health and Queen Mary on the effective use of digital research systems.

The post holder will ensure that all research information is managed in line with Information Governance and Data Protection standards, maintaining high levels of data quality, integrity and compliance.

Working for our organisation

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Educated to Degree level or equivalent level of ability/experience
• A relevant specialist qualification (e.g. in health information or a related field) or equivalent experience of information handling and analysis gained in a work environment

Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience of clinical and/or NHS research management
• Experience in monitoring data quality and producing data quality reports
• Experience in report production and data visualisation

Desirable criteria

• Experience in Line Management

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Specialist knowledge of databases and Information systems such as EDGE.
• Knowledge of the NIHR and its objectives
• Relational database design, including query and report design
• Knowledge of data integrity methods and techniques

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge of visual data analytics such as PowerBI or QlickView
• Knowledge of governance and legislative framework for conducting clinical research studies

Skills

Essential criteria

• Proven interpersonal skills
• Excellent analytical and numeracy skills with the ability to interpret research management information and support decision-making
• Ability to use initiative and exercise sound judgement to solve problems creatively and flexibly
• Ability to manage and manipulate large datasets
• Excellent IT skills, particularly in the use of Web applications and MS Office applications.
• Ability to create accurate and highly visual data for reports, presentations and newsletters
• Flexible approach to working and a desire to develop knowledge
• Attention to detail
• Understanding of issues relating to confidentiality and data protection.
• Ability to remain calm in a busy and stressful environment, working accurately under pressure and meeting deadlines
• Ability to initiate and maintain quality control systems for information being used for reporting purposes
• Ability to train researchers and JRMO staff in the use of research databases
• Ability to draft R&D guidance documents and user manuals

Desirable criteria

• Prepare and deliver reports to a high standard

Other

Essential criteria

• Ability to explain complex, technical issues clearly to a range of audiences both orally and in writing
• Ability to prioritise & organise own workload particularly to tight deadlines
• Ability to work alone efficiently & as a member of a multi-professional team

Visa Sponsorship Information

This role is subject to UK immigration requirements. Where sponsorship is required, applicants must meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa in accordance with current UK Visas and Immigration rules, including any salary, qualification, and role-specific requirements applicable at the time of appointment. Candidates who require sponsorship will only be considered where the post is eligible and where all sponsorship criteria can be met. Evidence of the right to work in the UK will be required before appointment. Please note that for roles employed under Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions, the High-Cost Area Supplement (HCAS) is not included when calculating the basic salary for the purposes of sponsorship.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect. We aim to create an equitable working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.

As an Equal Opportunities Employer we actively support applications from individuals' who apply under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme and will process your application as appropriate.

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications has been received and we regret that we are unable to provide notification if your application is unsuccessful.

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Barts Health is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and to child protection. The Trust aims to ensure as far as is possible that anyone, paid or unpaid, who seeks to work in our organisation and who gains access to children, is safe to do so. As such, you may be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Check as part of the recruitment process if appointed to a post with direct access to children or vulnerable adults.

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