Information and Database Manager
Accepting applications until: 05-Jan-2026 23:59
Vacancy status: Open
Accepting applications until: 05-Jan-2026 23:59
Key details
Location
- Site
- The Nowgen Centre
- Address
- Grafton Street
- Town
- Manchester
- Postcode
- M13 9WU
- Major / Minor Region
- Manchester
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- 12 months (This is a fixed term position for 12 months as this is a transformation project)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Salary
- Salary
- £38,682 - £46,580 per annum (pro rata)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Grade
- (Band 6)
Specialty
- Main area
- Research Administration
Job overview
Data is a key component to the monitoring and success of Research and Innovation (R&I) at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), keeping stakeholders informed about progress and activity. As part of the Data Team, the post-holder will be responsible for supporting the transition between and implementation of research management systems, both from a technical database standpoint and a user support point of view. Facilitating the migration to ensure the Data Team can continue to produce, develop and promote of a range of information and analysis services to meet the reporting requirements of R&I, and Research Delivery Teams can continue to manage the set up, approval, conduct and governance of clinical research at MFT.
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· To manage and ensure that robust and accurate information management systems are in place to maintain the continued production of reports reflecting the Trust’s research status for both performance management and reports to the DHSC and other external bodies as required.
· To work closely with the R&I operational team to ensure that continued analytical support to determine future pressures against key deliverables, particularly in relation to external contracts and locally commissioned targets.
· To conduct analytical work within R&I to ensure continued assessment of capacity and demand for research services, identifying areas of opportunity, undertaking gap and demand analysis and support the production of option appraisals.
· To ensure continued provision of analysis on issues relating to activity-based research income and its implications in terms of activity deliverables and effect upon RCF and CRN funding.
· To identify sources of information regarding the Trust, regional and national performance in clinical research, and to ensure continued ability within the team to design and produce regular reports.
· To ensure research management systems will allow continued analysis and co-ordination of the North West Regional Research Delivery Network (RRDN) data flow and amalgamation with local Trust data to ensure accuracy.
· Contribute to the production of annual reports and R&I reviews.
Working for our organisation
Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe – a great place to shape your career.
With a workforce of over 30,000 colleagues, we work together to deliver exceptional care to more than 1 million people every year.
Behind every patient cared for are people like you - keeping services running smoothly, supporting clinical teams, and helping create safe, welcoming environments for patients and our people alike.
At MFT, we believe in the power of teamwork, respect, and inclusion. Our People Plan reflects our commitment to making MFT a place where everyone feels they belong, where your ideas are heard, and your contribution is truly valued. Join us and work smarter with our digital technology and thrive in a collaborative culture that empowers you to deliver your best to ensure that your work behind the scenes creates seamless, high-quality care and exceptional patient outcomes.
Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow, we offer clear pathways for development and a culture that supports your wellbeing, ambition, and success. Everything you do makes a real difference to the lives of others.
At MFT, your role matters, your impact is real, and you’re part of something bigger from day one.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’ that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application
Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, we’re proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU—for our patients, our communities, and each other.
As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application—especially personal statements and responses to role-specific questions—is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.
Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Educated to degree level
Desirable criteria
- Further qualifications in Health Informatics or related area or equivalent experience of information handling and analysis gained in a work environment
- Postgraduate doctoral degree or equivalent experience.
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Excellent knowledge of and competencies with Microsoft Office software
- In depth knowledge of databases (especially Access based) and their design, implementation and management
- Relational database design, including query and report design
- Knowledge of data integrity methods and techniques
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of NHS research management systems
Training and Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of developing and maintaining comprehensive and systematic systems for collecting and processing information
- Experience of SQL scripting
- Project management experience and familiarity in dealing with complex situations requiring analysis and interpretation
- Experience of working with networks and external organisations, e.g. NIHR, RRDN, universities
- Experience of working to tight deadlines and ability to prioritise competing demands under pressure to achieve targets
Desirable criteria
- Experience of delivering training or working in an advisory capacity.
- Experience of developing web based solutions using 2 HTML, CSS and PHP
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Comprehensive IT skills including MS Word, Excel, Access (and other database packages), PowerPoint, Internet and email
- Ability to create and edit visual basic macros in Excel and Access
- Excellent organisation, administration, and project management skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to prepare and deliver presentations and reports to a high standard
- Ability to compile, interrogate and analyse data to produce meaningful and accessible management reports
- Ability to identify and analyse information management problems or potential problems and to offer relevant solutions
- Good people skills; ability to work with and influence different professions and organisations and within a multidisciplinary environment
Desirable criteria
- Effective time management skills.
- Ability to use own initiative.
Attributes
Essential criteria
- Able to work independently with minimal day-to-day supervision
- Enthusiastic, resolute and flexible approach to work
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Willemijn Spoor
- Job title
- Information and Data Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
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