Data Management Assistant

Data Management Assistant

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 29 June 2026.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated individual to join the Research & Development Directorate team as a Data Management Assistant for University Hospitals Dorset Trust.

The department is involved in a variety of research across numerous specialties. The role works collaboratively with the clinical team to deliver hosted studies to ICH GCP standards. The successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of clinical trials data management, playing a key role in the organisation, co-ordination and execution of all aspects of clinical research data management and administration, including maintaining site files and accurately entering data into case report forms and IT based systems.

This role involves working in collaboration with patients, research teams, hospital departments, other NHS Trusts, commercial and academic partners. You will be required to work across the research portfolio under the supervision of our clinical trials team.

Excellent attention to detail, ability to multitask and organise workload are essential skills for this post.

There is the opportunity for progression to a Band 3 within this role upon completion of stipulated competencies.

We welcome enquiries if you want to know more about the role. Unfortunately we are not able to offer sponsorship for this role.

Base

Location:

Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Please note this is not a data analytical role and no data analysis is required.

Interview date: 8th July

• Understand and support clinical trials data management across multiple studies.
• Maintain site files and accurately enter data into case report forms and IT based systems.
• Coordinate and execute all aspects of clinical research data management and administration.
• Collaborate with patients, research teams, hospital departments, NHS Trusts, commercial and academic partners.
• Work across the research portfolio under supervision of the clinical trials team.

• Experience in the collection and collation of clinical data.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Familiarity with a variety of web based platforms.
• Experience creating and using spreadsheets such as Microsoft Excel.

• Insight into Health Service and Trust procedures, policies, jargon and organisation.
• Previous experience of clinical trials work.
• Evidence of ability to undertake self‑directed learning.

• Ability to work with a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to communicate with all levels of service personnel.

• Ability to work in a busy environment.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to multitask.
• Speak English to undertake the role.

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

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

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For UHD employees, this fixed‑term post will be offered as a secondment in line with the Trust's Secondment Policy. Please speak with your line manager before applying.