Research Data Officer - Truro, United Kingdom - Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust

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Truro, United Kingdom

4 weeks ago

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Description

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 also undertake a supervisory role 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).

Primary Responsibilities Include:

Data:

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

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

Undertaking 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 (internal research database) and understanding how to use and navigate as appropriate

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

The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with

visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.

We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.

The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.

Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally.

Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.

Secondary Responsibilities

Monitors and Monitoring

Liaising with the SRA and assisting in the co-ordination of all monitoring visits within remit of studies

Working with the Governance Lead and SRDO to attend and take an active role in all monitoring and audit visits from internal and external partners

Under the direction of SRDO and SRA, ensure the smooth running of the study close out monitor visits

Finance

Under the direction of the SRDO, ensuring the accurate and timely financial data upload to RADICO (internal finance system), working closely with the DSCO and SRDO

Identifying any missing information from RADICO and putting into place the necessary actions to rectify and amend

Supporting the ARDO with RADICO as and when necessary, overseeing and monitoring for accuracy

Other

Attend Site initiation Visits (SIV's) for all new studies within own remit

Attend departmental meetings and huddles as required

Recording and monitoring deadlines of own work and for those of the department as appropriate

Having an understanding of research processes, governance and regulations while ensuring junior members of staff are working in line with these processes

Completion of self-audits of projects and processes, working with the Trust Audit and Project Monitoring Officer

Participating in regular meetings and co-ordinating, actioning or implementing any processes as directed by the Senior Management Team