Educated to degree level (or equivalent) or equivalent experience Desirable criteria Post graduate qualification Project management qualification Experience Essential criteria Relevant experience in scientific/medical research Data management experience within an NHS clinical research setting Understanding of Information Governance Experience of using a wide range of IT software and data collection applications Project management experience and ability to independently deliver research projects to time and target Experience of multidisciplinary working across complex academic
commercial and NHS organisations Significant experience of coordinating and managing clinical trials in an NHS
academic and/or commercial setting Desirable criteria Experience of developing and maintaining systems and administrative procedures Previous experience of working within the NHS Trust and/or University research environments Experience of collating and reporting research metrics Experience in leading and initiating change Experience of real-world data analysis/studies Skills Essential criteria Excellent communication and interpersonal skills – ability to negotiate
influence in difficult and contentious situations Ability to communicate confidently and deal effectively with individuals at different levels both within and outside the organisation Ability to effectively coordinate and plan multiple projects with conflicting and demanding deadlines IT and information and project management skills Organisational and time management skills Desirable criteria Ability to understand the principles of research projects covering a wide range of scientific subject areas Understands implications of health and social care policies for the strategic development and delivery of informatics services Knowledge Essential criteria Knowledge of Data Protection
Freedom of Information and Caldicott Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) In-depth understanding of clinical research process
patient information systems and relevant clinical research relevant standards and legislation Understanding of related clinical/medical terminology Knowledge of external research organisations including sponsors in the commercial sector Desirable criteria Appreciation of data quality issues and their impact on subsequent analyses Specialist understanding of the complexities of the Trusts data management systems including the Clinical Web Portal and reporting systems Understanding of cancer biology and different treatment modalities Knowledge of research funding systems within the NHS Values Essential criteria Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours Other Essential criteria Ability to work to tight and/ or unexpected deadlines Maintain confidentiality Flexible and adaptable Conscientious and hardworking Ability to work unsupervised or as part of a team Innovative and positive approach with the ability to troubleshoot effectively Desirable criteria Evidence of continuous professional development Tenacity Ability to manage a wide variety of issues and projects simultaneously