Neuroendocrine Tumour Service (NETs) Data Manager, Band 5, part time 22.5 hours per week This post is fixed term for 18 months to meet the needs of the service Since 2017, NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee (JCC) have commissioned a service for patients with Neuroendocrine Tumours (NETs) for South Wales in partnership with Velindre Cancer Centre and Swansea Bay University Health Board. Serving a population of 2.5 million, it is hosted by Cardiff & Vale University Health Board. As one of the larger centres in the UK, it has been accredited as a European Centre of Excellence since 2022, receiving approximately 200 new patients a year in addition to a large cohort of follow-up patients living with the disease.
There is an active research programme with portfolio clinical trials and internationally recognised, innovative clinical research attracting national public and private funding. The NET service has led and participated in several digital innovation projects including Patient Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs), artificial intelligence in diagnosis of NETs, and cancer informatics solutions. There is a drive to modernise services with close relationships with the health board and national digital teams.
Main duties of the job The Data Manager will provide a focal point for information requests and data queries within the NET service. The post holder will ensure the clinical data source, collection, entry and transfer of information is of the highest standard, and will be expected to develop the databases and the systems and processes associated with them, as the needs of the service change.
The post holder will be expected to contribute to and monitor compliance against the JCC service specification. This post is therefore an integral part of the NET team and will report directly to the Service Manager and Lead NET Consultant.
This post is fixed term/secondment for 18 months to meet the needs of the service.
If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focused on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.
Our mission is Caring for People, Keeping People Well, and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.
Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.
Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to degree level or equivalent experience. Desirable Recognised IT qualification e.g. ECDL. Experience Essential Relevant experience in a data collection/ analysis environment. Production of accurate, complex reports to strict deadlines. Experience within an information role. Ability for excellent team working with a variety of professionals. Desirable Knowledge of principles of general management. Experience in the NHS clinical or research sector to include NHS IT. Awareness of NETs. Skills Essential Experience in Microsoft Outlook, PMS, Oracle, Clinical Workstation, Clinical Portal. Verbal & written communication skills along with excellent organisational skills. Desirable IT networking skills. System debugging skills. Special Knowledge Essential Competent in the use of IM& T tools & techniques. Knowledge of Microsoft Operating systems & Office programs. Extensive knowledge & first hand experience of design & maintenance of complex database systems. Knowledge of GDPR. Desirable Understanding of GCP requirements. Personal Qualities Essential Evidence of continuous professional development & acquiring new skills/ knowledge. Motivated & committed. Ability to work as part of a team. Effective interpersonal skills. Flexible & able to meet deadlines. Able to maintain strict confidentiality in a sensitive clinical area. Desirable Prepared to undertake new challenges. Insight into quality & care for patients. Other Essential Able to communicate clearly with staff at all levels in both internal & external agencies, & patients/ carers. Innovative & persuasive. Able to work on own initiative, prioritise & manage own workload, but able to take direction when necessary. Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner. Desirable Welsh speaker. Employer details Employer name Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
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