Data Assistant

Research and Development (R&D) Data Assistant - Band 3

£31,554 - £33,270 Inclusive of HCAS + per annum

Fixed term: 2 years - Full time 37.5 hours per week

The post-holder will provide high quality data management support and will be responsible for using and maintaining the EDGE database as well as using Microsoft Excel to produce and manipulate reports generated in EDGE and EPIC. The maintenance of the quality and content of the data will be a key function of this post which will be achieved by regular error checking and accurately entering large amounts of data, ensuring that the data is stored in accordance with the Data Protection Act and relevant guidelines.

• Responsible for modifying and validating the databases and to support any development work. Maintain databases and ensure their security and compliance with the data protection act.
• Accurately and efficiently enter data on to current databases. This will require a high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Regularly action reports to help in the cleaning of data therefore ensuring data is relevant and up-to-date.
• To be the first point of contact for epic administrative enquiries.
• Be responsible for actioning requests to set up new studies.
• Manage access for new starters and leavers when not managed by individual research delivery Unit
• Liaise with staff locally and nationally to create appropriate data collection methods and provide reports.
• Identify and recommend changes to procedures within the service which will improve the quality of service to patients.

The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King’s to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone’s contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust’s carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Information management

Run reports from the current databases to provide information as required by the R&D managers, Senior Facilitators and Research Data Officer; this will include regular reports and ad hoc reports.

Assist in the submission of external reports required by research regulators, including the quarterly Performance in Initiating & Delivery (PID) national submission.

To constantly review, streamline and update processes for recording data, in order to improve data quality within the service. To take part in decision making and influence departmental changes, and contribute to and participate in review of systems, policies and procedures.

EPIC Support

To be responsible for arranging access for research monitors, for areas where this responsibility is not devolved to the Research Delivery Units

To have systems in place for escalating queries to appropriate escalation points.

To undertake any other EPIC administrative duties.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details of the main responsibilities of the role.