Professional Specialist – Data Co-ordinator

Professional Specialist – Data Co-ordinator
Division of Cancer & Genetics
School of Medicine
College of Biomedical and Life Sciences

The Wales Cancer Biobank (based within the School of Medicine, Cardiff University) is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated person to support the biobank by ensuring clinical data records are captured accurately for anonymised onward use by researchers.  The postholder will be required to have daily contact with data from NHS patients related to cancer diagnosis, treatment and outcome.  Confidentiality, accurate data collation and data entry are key to the role.  The postholder will be confident in their ability to understand clinical data relating to oncology to ensure WCB data records are robust and fit for purpose.

This post will be based on the Heath Park campus. 

Cardiff University offers many excellent benefits, including 45 days annual leave pro rata (including bank holidays), local pension scheme, a cycle to work scheme and other travel initiatives, annual increments within the pay scale, and more.  It is an exciting and vibrant place to work, with many different challenges and is a proud Living Wage supporter.

For informal enquiries, please contact Dr Lisa Spary – [email protected]

This post is part-time (28 hours per week), fixed term for two years and available immediately. 
Work pattern to be agreed at appointment. 

Salary: £33,951 - £36,636 per annum, pro-rata (Grade 5).  Appointments to roles at Cardiff University are usually made at bottom of scale unless in exceptional circumstances.

Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds.  We therefore welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age.  We especially welcome and encourage applications from those from under-represented groups within the University workforce, such as those who identify as LGBT +, Ethnic Minority or those with disabilities. In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.