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Fully remote
Salary
£43,742–50,056 per year
Office location
Oxford, Oxfordshire, South East, England
Contract
Fixed-term contract · Full-time
Department
Cybersecurity
Industry
Healthcare
Experience level
Manager

Job Description

Job summary
We are recruiting for a Research Informatics Manager on a 12 month secondment / fixed term

You will lead in managing the research informatic reviews of data flows, research databases, research monitoring systems, participant apps across the research portfolio at Oxford Health Foundation Trust.

Working with Oxford University, other NHS Trusts, research networks and the NIHR Clinical Research Network, including commercial study sponsors you will support with study set up, in relation to research data management including system and app security, in accordance with cyber security and NHS IG requirements.

The post holder will have a comprehensive understanding of the research lifecycle, research ethics and regulatory approval process and the research regulatory frameworks including Research Governance Framework and Good Clinical Practice (ICH-GCP)

Main duties of the job
The post holder will be the primary contact for providing support and guidance in all aspects relating to data protection and cyber security and information governance of research study set up, delivery, and research study data, systems and apps.

Support the Quality Assurance Team with monitoring and auditing for sponsored studies in line with required regulations and governance of research studies and clinical trials.

Review model research study contracts in relation to data protection clauses and support sponsors to meet their obligations with systems and apps.

Being part of an established, highly professional and supportive RI Team and R&D Department, leading on data protection and cyber security of R&D data.

About us
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.

Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible

Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"

At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

Excellent opportunities for career progression
Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
Competitive pension scheme
Lease car scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Mental Health First Aiders
Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Details
Date posted
30 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£43,742 to £50,056 a year
per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time,
Flexible working,
Home or remote working
Reference number
267-CS8277366
Job locations
Warneford Hospital
Oxford
OX3 7JX
United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
Oxford Health NHS FT (OHFT) has recently revised its five-year strategy and identified research as one of its four key objectives making this an exciting time to join the Trust which hosts the NIHR Oxford Health Biomedical Research Centre (BRC), NIHR Mental Health Mission (MHM), NIHR Clinical Research Facility, NIHR Applied Research Collaboration and NIHR Community Healthcare MedTech and In vitro Diagnostics Co-operative.
For more information or to arrange an informal discussion please do not hesitate to contact Nnenna Omeje . Acting Joint Head of Research Informatics. Nnenna. Omeje@oxfordhealth. nhs. uk

Job responsibilities
Oxford Health NHS FT (OHFT) has recently revised its five-year strategy and identified research as one of its four key objectives making this an exciting time to join the Trust which hosts the NIHR Oxford Health Biomedical Research Centre (BRC), NIHR Mental Health Mission (MHM), NIHR Clinical Research Facility, NIHR Applied Research Collaboration and NIHR Community Healthcare MedTech and In vitro Diagnostics Co-operative.

For more information or to arrange an informal discussion please do not hesitate to contact Nnenna Omeje . Acting Joint Head of Research Informatics. Nnenna. Omeje@oxfordhealth. nhs. uk

What you will do

The post holder will be the primary contact for providing support and guidance in all aspects relating to data protection and cyber security and information governance of research study set up, delivery, and research study data, systems and apps.

Support the Quality Assurance Team with monitoring and auditing for sponsored studies in line with required regulations and governance of research studies and clinical trials.

Review model research study contracts in relation to data protection clauses and support sponsors to meet their obligations with systems and apps.

Being part of an established, highly professional and supportive RI Team and R&D Department, leading on data protection and cyber security of R&D data.

Oxford Health NHS FT (OHFT) has recently revised its five-year strategy and identified research as one of its four key objectives making this an exciting time to join the Trust which hosts the NIHR Oxford Health Biomedical Research Centre (BRC), NIHR Mental Health Mission (MHM), NIHR Clinical Research Facility, NIHR Applied Research Collaboration and NIHR Community Healthcare MedTech and In vitro Diagnostics Co-operative.
For more information or to arrange an informal discussion please do not hesitate to contact Nnenna Omeje . Acting Joint Head of Research Informatics. Nnenna. Omeje@oxfordhealth. nhs. uk

Oxford Health NHS FT (OHFT) has recently revised its five-year strategy and identified research as one of its four key objectives making this an exciting time to join the Trust which hosts the NIHR Oxford Health Biomedical Research Centre (BRC), NIHR Mental Health Mission (MHM), NIHR Clinical Research Facility, NIHR Applied Research Collaboration and NIHR Community Healthcare MedTech and In vitro Diagnostics Co-operative.

For more information or to arrange an informal discussion please do not hesitate to contact Nnenna Omeje . Acting Joint Head of Research Informatics. Nnenna. Omeje@oxfordhealth. nhs. uk

What success looks like

Essential criteria
- Knowledge and experience of research in the NHS
- Ability to plan, manage and deliver complex projects, involving multiple agencies and individuals and a range of tasks
- Experience of working within Good Clinical Practice and adherence to study protocols
- Experience with Research Management Systems (preferably StudyLine / Siteline)
- Well-developed computer skills, including experience with running database reports and data-driven web services etc.
- Complex problem-solving skills
- Experience in reviewing scientific and technical documents.
- Knowledge of HRA GDPR related guidance regarding controllers and processors in research.
- Knowledge of ICO basic principles
- Knowledge of the principles of IG Framework particular in relation to research and Section 68, Consent for consent
- Experience with DPIA completion
- Ability to work with clinicians and researchers from a wide variety of professional backgrounds
- Ability to work as part of multi- professional and multi-agency teams.
- Confidence in liaising with all levels of staff including academics and health care professionals/managers at a senior level.
- Ability to communicate novel and complex messages and strategies to senior managers, peers and other staff

Desirable criteria
- Experience of working to ICH Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
- Knowledge of policy developments in NHS R&D with particular reference to mental and community health care
- Extensive knowledge of ICO basic principles
- Extensive knowledge of DPA 2018 and UK GDPR Extensive knowledge of the IG Framework, particular in relation to research and Section 68, Consent for consent.

Benefits

- At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
- Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
- 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
- NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
- Competitive pension scheme
- Flexible working,

Essential skills
Essential: Good Clinical Practice Essential: Problem Solving Essential: Research
Desirable skills
Desirable: Google Cloud Platform
Mentioned skills
Mentioned: Auditing Mentioned: Clinical Research Mentioned: Cybersecurity Mentioned: Information Governance Mentioned: Mental Health Mentioned: Quality Assurance Mentioned: Recruitment Mentioned: Research Governance Mentioned: Training and Development
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