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Form of workData Management Support Officer
UE05 £25,742 to £29,605 per annum (A revised salary range for this grade of £27,979 to £32,332 is planned to take effect from Spring 2024)
CMVM / MGPHS / USHER Institute
Full-time - 35 Hours Per Week
Contract Type - Fixed Term from May 2024 for 24 months
Location: Usher Institute moves to a new building in Edinburgh Bioquarter, Spring 2024
The Edinburgh Clinical Trials Unit (ECTU) at the Usher Institute within The University of Edinburgh is looking for a Data Management Support Officer. ECTU has a proven track record on delivering research and answering important questions about treatment and service delivery within the NHS. We work closely with patient groups and clinicians who are outstanding in their field.
The Opportunity:
We are looking for an enthusiastic, resourceful and highly organised person who is able to work independently, managing your own workload and work as part of a multidisciplinary team. Applicants will possess and be keen to further develop problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
The post holder will assist with the development of ECTU Data Management plans and case report forms, advising on best practice. They will assist with the ECTU trial data cleaning and data query resolution process and take part in the development process for study data collection systems, and ensure trial documentation is produced to a consistent and high standard. They play a pivotal role within the Data Management & Programming Team ensuring good practice and adherence to Data Management quality systems, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and the Research Governance Framework.
If you have substantial experience in trial administration and/or clinical trial Data Management we would like to hear from you.
Informal enquiries may be directed to Mr Tony Wackett, (Data Management & Programming Architect) at Tony.Wackett@ed.ac.uk
- Relevant work experience, including work experience with the management of data -or- relevant degree, and one year’s work experience with the management of data.
- Experience working with database systems.
- Ability to work within strict guidelines and prioritise workloads.
- Good team working and communication skills.
- Strong IT literacy (MS Office) skills
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As a valued member of our team you can expect:
A competitive salary of £25,742 - £29,605
An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community
Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits
The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.
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The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. International applicants will therefore be unable to apply for and secure a Skilled Worker visa. They will only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.
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The closing date for this application is 24 April 2024.
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