Research Data & Outputs Coordinator

Job overview

The function of the Research Data & Outputs Coordinator is to maintain information management systems and reports for corporate R&I, the NIHR Nottingham BRC and the NIHR Nottingham CRF. The responsibilities of this post will require close interaction with other R&I team members, as output data will be fundamental to performance indicators required for the success and growth of research and future funding opportunities for R&I, the BRC and the CRF.

The post holder will be responsible for providing administrative support to ensure that all corporate R&I, BRC and CRF outcome measures are collected and inputted onto the relevant IT systems. The Coordinator will work across different teams including the University of Nottingham and will assist the Senior Management Team in ensuring the smooth functioning of all data collection, entry and reporting, relating to the implementation of outcome measures.

Main duties of the job

• To monitor return of all R&I, BRC and CRF outcome measures and implement system for reminding research staff of outstanding data.
• To ensure the Senior Management Team are kept informed of outstanding data.
• To ensure all data is input in the relevant IT systems in a timely manner so reports can be produced.
• To assist the Senior Management Team to develop, implement and monitor appropriate systems for evaluating the corporate R&I, BRC and CRF performance.
• To assist in producing reports on the outcome measures.
• To provide support and training to clinicians and research staff on our IT systems and relevant administrative processes and procedures.
• To ensure information about patients is kept confidential at all levels in accordance with Trust policy and the Data Protection Act.
• To work within the Trust’s Procedures & Policies framework, collecting and reporting activity data as required by the Senior Management Team.
• To ensure database and IT equipment (R&I, BRC and CRF) is maintained and faults reported immediately.
• In keeping with Trust policy ensure high standards of data collection and confidentiality of clinical material encountered in such activities.
• To contribute to the management and development of the R&I, BRC and CRF administrative systems.
• To undertake audits of administrative systems including data quality checks, office procedures, etc.

Working for our organisation

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the biggest and busiest acute hospitals in England, employing over 16,000 staff. We provide care to over 2.5million residents of Nottingham and its surrounding communities and specialist services to a further 3-4million people from neighbouring counties. We are also one of the most research-active Trusts in the country with world-leading clinical research delivered across our hospitals through over 400 clinical trials a year.

Our NIHR Nottingham Biomedical Research Centre is translating research discoveries into new treatments for common diseases including asthma and arthritis. Central to our research is our expertise in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).

Supporting all of our research is the NIHR Nottingham Clinical Research Facility which provides the infrastructure, skills and knowledge essential to the delivery of high quality research into experimental medicine for adults and children.

Our expertise and resources are at the forefront of COVID-19 research into effective treatments and vaccines, as well as contributing to the world’s understanding of Coronavirus.

Through our dedicated Research Futures multi-professional school we support the development of knowledge, skills and careers for all clinical and non-clinical roles in research. Our vision is to drive the next generation of scientific discovery and enable every member of our research workforce to realise their full potential.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

In addition to the information stated, please refer to the job description for further details on the role.

Please note that this role is within scope under Vaccination as a Condition of Deployment (VCOD)’ Legislation due to come into effect from 1st April 2022. The successful applicant will therefore be required to have a full COVID-19 vaccination status or confirmed medical exemption.