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University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is internationally recognised for its Research & Innovation, as well as a renowned NHS Global Digital exemplar. For more than a decade UHB has been a leader in the effective use of health data to improve quality of care through efficient evaluation of services, audit, research and innovation.

Are you looking for an opportunity to be at the cutting edge of Research? Being part of the latest and interesting research in a field that is critical to addressing the current and future needs of the population we serve? Are you interested in developing your skills and knowledge in Research, Innovation and project management skills?

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Project Support Officer to join the Research Data Team at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB).

Previous experience working in research is advantageous. However in-house training and competencies will be given to enhance your skills and knowledge.

This post will be primarily based at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, the potential for cross working across multiple UHB sites may be required. This is a 12 month fixed-term post in the first instance.

If you are interested in this role and would like more information, please speak with Stephanie Kabare on [email protected]

Main duties, tasks & skills required

This post holder will support the Research Data projects team including supporting with the RD&I Health Research Data hubs PATHWAY which provides safe access to clinicians, analysts and researcher who are committed to using UHB data to improve patient care.

The Post holder will be responsible for managing inboxes, supporting data requests for applications, as well as data quality within R,D&I systems. The post holder will utilise or develop easily digestible reports which facilitate information sharing and stimulate proactive actions as well as ad hoc support to the Research Data projects team as required.

The post holder role will be inclusive of but not limited too supporting and facilitating PPIE (patient and public involvement and engagement) groups as well as managing the Data Trust Committee groups that review applications, arranging meetings, payments to partners/ PPIE members. Provide a high-quality service to ensure that trust wide standards are maintained and monitored in order to improve the size, quality and breadth of the portfolio, contributing to improving the health and wealth of the nation.

About us

We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.

Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:

Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;
Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.

UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.

Job description

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Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

Degree or equivalent knowledge and experience gained through any combination of alternative study, employment, or voluntary work

OR

Healthcare/Science based A levels plus evidence of continuing professional development to degree level

Evidence of continuous professional development

Experience

Essential

Significant experience working with MS Office (particularly Excel) applications via a desk top PC.

Understanding and experience of research lifecycle.

Understanding of research management systems.

Awareness of Principles of Data Protection and Good Clinical Practice.

Demonstrate a clear understanding of confidentiality.

Experience of working in a busy environment working independently and exercising judgement and decision making skills.

Ability to write and evaluate simple reports.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.