Data Administrator
- Employer
- Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
- Location
- Manchester, M13 9WL
- Contract
- Fixed-Term
- Posted
- 13 October 2026
- Closing date
- 20 October 2026
Role overview
We are looking to recruit a Data Administrator within the NIHR Clinical Research Facility: Manchester to support early phase research across all MFT hospitals. Hosted by Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust in partnership with The Christie NHS Foundation Trust and the Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust, the NIHR Clinical Research Facility: Manchester is the largest and most comprehensive of the 28 NIHR Clinical Research Facilities, enhancing translation of scientific advances through experimental research.
As a key member of the team you will support the delivery and management of our early phase research portfolio. You will have excellent communications skills, a team orientated approach and the ability to plan and undertake work in an accurate, methodical and efficient manner.
A good eye for detail is essential, as are strong administrative and IT skills. An understanding of the clinical trial process, research governance, and a familiarity with medical terminology is essential.
As the Data Administrator you will be responsible for the high-quality capture, processing, and submission of complex clinical data ensuring the data is handled in a timely manner and that NIHR Clinical Research Facility: Manchester's contractual obligations are met. This includes transfer of clinical data from source documentation to paper or electronic Case Report Forms (CRFs) as required by study protocol.
Your role will involve communicating with NIHR Clinical Research Facility: Manchester, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) colleagues and external agencies. You will be the primary point of contact for data queries, you will liaise with the Operational Delivery Team, nursing staff and Principal investigator to ensure that data anomalies are rectified, and the cause determined to prevent recurrence.
The post holder will be required to work across the MFT campus at our clinical research facility locations. IMPORTANT CANDIDATE INFORMATION To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Documents to download heading.
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