Data and Research Trial Co-ordinator

at  Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join the Liver Unit data management and research team. We are recruiting into the post to join the existing team to manage and update the liver unit database, submission of activity to NHSBT, international registries and participate in clinical research projects.
The Liver Unit at Birmingham Children’s Hospital is one of three national specialist units that provides medical care, surgical care and transplantation for children with liver and intestinal diseases looking after 2,000 children per year, performing around 35 -40 liver and intestinal transplants each year. The Liver unit has a national and international reputation in delivering excellent family centered care to the patients with results comparable or better than national and international standards.
The post will be a part of the 4-member team that co-ordinates and participates in a number of clinical and commercially funded research projects. These include basic science projects looking at the genetic and molecular causes of liver diseases; epidemiology studies; and national and international clinical trials.
Informal enquiries to Dr Girish Gupte Consultant Paed Hepatologist ( girishgupte@nhs.net ) or 0121 333 8988
Or
Suzanne Peters (Database and Clinical Trials Manager, Liver unit (including small bowel transplantation) suzanne.peters2@nhs.net or 07980642747
The post holder will be responsible for maintaining and developing information systems to collate and monitor quality measures, activity and performance indicators within Liver Unit services. The postholder will also be responsible for input of historic transplantation, medical and surgical data onto the Liver Unit’s database (LDATA), National Biliary Atresia Registry and other data registries which underpin the important audit and research work of the department. It is expected that the postholder will keep accurate records.
The post holder will be expected to provide support to investigators (Chief/Principal) and all research staff to ensure efficient set up and management of Clinical Trials in the Liver Unit. The postholder will work closely with the Research & Development (R&D) Clinical Lead for Liver services, the Liver clinical team including Consultants and the WTCRF (Welcome Trust Clinical Research Facility) in setting up and managing clinical trials within the Liver service. The role also requires a close working relationship with outpatients , phlebotomy, pharmacy and clinical laboratories. The postholder will be expected to liaise with staff representing study sponsors (commercial or non-commercial), the Research Ethics Committee and the Health Research Authority.
The role will be split 50/50 between data management and research trial coordinator but will be flexible as per the need of the service.
Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.
Birmingham Children’s Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.
Birmingham Women’s Hospital is one of two dedicated women’s hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.
Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
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