Clinical Data Manager

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until 29 June
Position Classification: Health Mgr Lvl 1
Remuneration: full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ

Sydney Children's Hospitals Network is the largest paediatric health care entity in Australia. We care for thousands of children each year in our hospitals and in their homes — with one purpose in mind — to help young people live their healthiest lives.

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• An eligibility list may be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.

The Clinical Data Manager provides professional clinical support with an advanced working knowledge of data management, excellent communication skills and a demonstrated ability to work as part of a progressive multidisciplinary clinical service team. The position is primarily responsible for coordinating the collection, storage, management and distribution of clinical data for the Cancer Centre for Children (CCC) at The Children's Hospital at Westmead (CHW).

The Clinical Data Manager acts as a support person for the use and management of Oncology Patient Register Database (OPR) and the Clinical Trials Management System (CTMS). The Clinical Data Manager manages the Oncology Patient Register Database and several clinical research databases by undertaking a range of database management activities. The position performs regular queries on these databases as requested and may perform statistical analyses on the data from time to time. The data is used for multiple purposes including feasibility studies for new clinical trials, reporting of performance metrics to funding or regulatory bodies and reporting of clinical trial/research results.

The position plays an integral role in the transition of the CCC from paper- based to electronic clinical trial processes with the Advent of the new electronic medical record and electronic medication management systems. The Clinical Data Manager will also be the liaison person between the Clinical Research team of the CCC and the EMR Unit/Project Team. The position is responsible for the PowerTrials component of the EMR.

What you'll be doing

The Clinical Data Manager provides professional clinical support with an advanced working knowledge of data management, excellent communication skills and a demonstrated ability to work as part of a progressive multi-disciplinary clinical service team.

The position is primarily responsible for coordinating the collection, storage, management and distribution of clinical data for the Cancer Centre for Children (CCC) at The Children's Hospital at Westmead (CHW).
The Clinical Data Manager acts as a support person for the use and management of Oncology Patient Register Database (OPR) and the Clinical Trials Management System (CTMS).

The Clinical Data Manager manages the Oncology Patient Register Database and several clinical research databases by undertaking a range of database management activities. The position performs regular queries on these databases as requested and may perform statistical analyses on the data from time to time. The data is used for multiple purposes including feasibility studies for new clinical trials, reporting of performance metrics to funding or regulatory bodies and reporting of clinical trial/research results.

The position plays an integral role in the transition of the CCC from paper- based to electronic clinical trial processes with the Advent of the new electronic medical record and electronic medication management systems.

The Clinical Data Manager will also be the liaison person between the Clinical Research team of the CCC and the EMR Unit/Project Team. The position is responsible for the PowerTrials component of the EMR.

1. Relevant tertiary qualification in a relevant field or experience in clinical data management or a combination of both.
2. Demonstrated experience in clinical data management, familiarity with data systems (e.g. EMR CTMS), familiarity with oncology clinical trials and basic statistical analyses skills.
3. Demonstrated ability to interpret study protocols to guide data management workflows and CTMS builds
4. Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice/ICH Guidelines and all applicable regulatory requirements or guidelines pertaining to the privacy of health information.
5. Demonstrated ability to work autonomously but support team objectives through effective communication.
6. Exceptional organisational skills and accuracy in data management and ability to self-manage multiple deadlines and deliver data query requests on time with consistent accuracy.
7. Efficiency in the use of computer applications and databases (especially Microsoft Access and Excel); with basic programming knowledge.
8. Ability to problem solve, particularly at using information technology to improve process efficiencies.

For roles that require formal qualifications, please note that overseas qualifications must be assessed by the Department of Education or the relevant authority appointed by the Australian Government for skilled migration purposes

SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity - we acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service delivery to children, young people and their families and carers. We encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply. If you identify as an Indigenous Australian or as a person with a disability, please contact us if you would like some more information about our recruitment process.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network. Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application NSWHealth is committed to child safety in line with the Child Safe Standards. SCHN is committed to maintaining a child safe culture that upholds the rights of children and young people. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported, and are included in their care. Existing staff of SCHN and those seeking employment are required to prioritise the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people in their care and take action to keep them safe from harm and abuse

Applicants holding visas with working rights may be considered for temporary appointment (up to the expiry date of their visa) where no suitable local applicant is identified.

Need more information?

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Applications Close: 03/06/2025

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