Data Coordinator (fixed term)

University of Nottingham
Nottingham
1 month ago
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Salary
£29,329 to £35,943 per annum (pro-rata if applicable) depending on skills and experience. Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance.

Closing Date
Thursday 27 March 2025

Reference
MED105625

The Nottingham Clinical Trials Unit (NCTU) is recruiting for a Data Coordinator to be a part of the Data Management team. You will report to a Data Manager and your role will be responsible for coordinating the handling of data across a number of research projects, working with clinical databases and collaborating with teams within the unit to deliver high-quality data.

About you:

You will have experience in working in clinical trials and be familiar with clinical trial databases, the process of data cleaning, and have some experience of Case Report Form design, quality management systems, and the writing of system or process documentation.

About us:

This post is an exciting opportunity to join the Nottingham Clinical Trials Unit (NCTU) based in the beautiful University of Nottingham’s University Park campus.

NCTU is a rapidly growing UK Clinical Research Collaboration registered Clinical Trials Unit (www.ukcrc-ctu.org.uk) based in the School of Medicine at the University of Nottingham. Our mission is to conduct top-quality, high-impact multicentre clinical trials across a range of health areas which will improve health outcomes. We have a broad and expanding portfolio of trials. In addition, we conduct methodological work to improve the efficiency and quality of trial design, conduct, analysis, and reporting. NCTU has close links with NHS Trusts, universities, and industry partners.

  • A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environment.
  • Agile working: This role can either be fully office-based or open to a hybrid working model with a blended approach of home and office working. Typically, you will work a minimum of 2-3 days (pro-rata) per week on campus.
  • Generous holiday entitlement of 27 days (pro-rata) plus standard bank holidays and five university closure days including closure between Christmas and New Year.
  • Commitment to staff development through the provision of training, continued support, and career progression opportunities.
  • Access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes, and many more.

To apply for this role, please complete the application form in full. Ensure you tailor your answers to reflect the role requirements in the role profile.

Hours of work are full-time (36.25 hours per week). However, applications are also welcome from candidates wishing to work part-time (minimum 29 hours per week). Please specify in your application if you wish to work part-time and the number of preferred hours.

This post is offered on a fixed-term contract until 30 April 2026. Job share arrangements may also be considered.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Stella Tarr, email . Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Our university is a supportive, inclusive, caring, and positive community. We welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities, and beliefs – indeed this very diversity is vital to our success, it is fundamental to our values and enriches life on campus.

We want you to succeed in our recruitment process and have published Candidate Guidance for you to access information and support on the application and interview process.

We welcome applications from the UK, Europe, and across the globe and we want to make your transition to living in the UK as smooth as possible.

Your application will be considered on an equal basis, subject to the relevant permission to work in the UK as set out by UK Visas & Immigration.

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